On The Cover The ruby-throated hummingbird was photographed by biological sciences professor Geoffrey Hill as it passed through Auburn on a southbound migration in September 2012. Hill is the curator of the bird collection at Auburn University’s Museum of Natural History, and part of his research involves the study of feather coloration. See page 16 for a full story about the Museum of Natural History. Journey Features Associate Dean for Academic Affairs’ Message Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs’ Message A New Home for the Museum of Natural History Associate Dean for Research’s Message Department of Biological Sciences Highlight Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Highlight Department of Geology and Geography Highlight Department of Mathematics and Statistics Highlight Department of Physics Highlight Los Alamos National Laboratory |
COSAM The mission of the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics is three-fold: to teach by providing an environment that ensures excellence in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences for the purpose of preserving, interpreting, and conveying existing knowledge; to research by creating, integrating, and applying new knowledge; and to reach out to others by fostering educational exchange within the university, the Alabama community, and society as a whole. The Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics is committed to providing opportunities of inclusion for its faculty, staff and students. For more information on the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics, visit www.auburn.edu/cosam. Dean Former Interim Dean and Professor of Geology Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Director of Outreach Minority Programs Coordinator Manager of Development Development Officer Development Officer Development Coordinator Development Coordinator Editor Graphic Designer Photographers |