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In early 2025, Auburn University was re-designated through 2030 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency — making our university one of only 11 institutions nationally to hold CAE-R designations for cyber operations, cyber defense and cyber research.
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Latest Research Stories
Chandana Mitra adjusts a sensor attached to a pole beneath an umbrella during an outdoor heat experiment.
Use an umbrella — rain or shine

Auburn climatologist Dr. Chandana Mitra explores how a simple umbrella can reduce heat exposure during Alabama's hottest months.

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Auburn advances control strategies to protect region's forests

Auburn University has completed the initial phase of its brown spot needle blight (BSNB) research study, delivering actionable results to industry that will help tame the proliferation of the needle blight now decimating pine forests across the southeast.

Auburn variety trials reveal best strawberry cultivars for producers

Since 2024, Auburn researchers have been conducting in-field trials at the outlying units of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station where they study old and new strawberry varieties.

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Oliver elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, has been elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

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Auburn mathematician finds the patterns behind life

Chinedu Anthony Eleh's path from Nigeria to Auburn shows how mathematics can turn data and medical imaging into tools for better cancer care.

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Everything Auburn Podcast: Geo Explorer Auburn

Geo Explorer Auburn is gearing up to ignite curiosity and deliver hands on STEM learning to thousands of students as part of America's 250th celebration. Department of Geosciences chair Tim Hawthorne and curriculum director Amanda Savrda join the Everything Auburn Podcast to share how a thirty-five foot used RV transformed into the world's largest mobile geoscience lab — and why they're driving it coast to coast this summer.