Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact.

Through powerful partnerships, world-class talent and cutting-edge facilities, we're turning ideas into solutions that drive innovation, fuel economic growth and have transformative impact across Alabama and beyond.

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Leading in Cyber Research
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.
Groundbreaking Research
Our work improves health, builds resilient communities, makes the world safer, and advances next-generation tech solutions, such as AI and automation.

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Powerful Partnerships

We forge partnerships with established industry leaders, dynamic startups, fellow research institutions and the public sector to accelerate innovation. We focus those combined efforts on real-world problems.

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Entrepreneurial Impact

We help entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into successful ventures with essential tools and mentorship. Our incubators, accelerator programs and startup ecosystem empower innovators to redefine the future of business and technology.

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Latest Research Stories
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Auburn animal science team travels to Kenya

The Animal Science and Forages team is making an impact not only in Alabama but increasingly on a global scale through their research and outreach efforts.

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Human Systems Integration Center rebrands to reflect people-centered work

Auburn Engineering’s Human Systems Integration Center has adopted a new name to better reflect its people-centered research, education and outreach while preserving its mission.

Stepping Up: Auburn materials engineers make nanophotonics breakthrough

Researchers in Auburn's Materials Research and Education Center are revolutionizing the discipline of nanophotonics one small step at a time — literally.

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Expanding opportunity and innovation in Auburn’s Honors College

The Honors College is increasing its commitment to academic innovation and faculty engagement through the Honor Your Teaching Fellowship program.

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Science Communication Workshop Series builds skills with impact

The Biggio Center's Science Communication Workshop Series gives faculty and researchers practical tools to share their work with clarity, creativity and impact.

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Auburn’s commitment to community care

Through outreach, compassion and innovation, Auburn is helping Alabama’s families live healthier and happier lives.