Auburn University professors discuss vaccine hesitancy, stress importance of inoculation

As the COVID-19 global pandemic persists and the country slowly inches its way toward herd immunity, many Americans remain reluctant to get the vaccine and demand for the much sought-after inoculation has waned in recent weeks. Everything from skepticism, personal beliefs, a “wait and see” mentality and even misinformation have contributed to the waning of numbers of those signing up to get the vaccine.

Auburn University professors Joanna Sztuba-Solinska, Spencer Durham and Danilea Werner weighed in on the topic, giving their thoughts about what the rest of the spring and summer may look like as the second year of the pandemic marches on.

ConnectingCOSAM: Tips from a graduate student in the Department of Physics for the GDE

ConnectingCOSAM is a new series of articles that offers COSAM students advice from COSAM students. In this first article, Thomas Deskins shares tips, resources and advice about the Graduate Doctoral Exam (GDE) in the Department of Physics. 

Auburn University's Marine Biology Club

For Auburn University students that have an interest in the ocean and marine life, no matter your major, Marine Biology Club President Avery Von Eiff invites you to join the Marine Biology Club.

The club meets once per month during which a guest speaker, usually a professor, discusses current research or topics related to the ocean or marine biology. The club also hosts trips once per month that include visits to aquariums, kayaking, swimming with manatees, a visit to Jekyll Island and the sea turtle rehab center, and more.

A conservation with Mark Liles

Mark Liles is the Marguerite Scharnagel Endowed Professor in biological sciences at Auburn, Co-founder and President of Varigen Biosciences Corporation, and a central member of The Park community. Earlier this year, Professor Liles chatted with CONVERGE about his research activity--particularly the applied research that has been successfully commercialized. Our conversation was the story behind the story, touching on lessons-learned and the need to connect not only with colleagues in other disciplines, but with stakeholders as well. 

Jordan Harshman participates in webinar for the American Chemical Society

Jordan Harshman, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will be part of a panel for a webinar by the American Chemical Society titled, "Preparing Students for Collaborative Work Beyond Graduation" occurring on Thursday, April 15 at 2 p.m. EST.

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