Chandana Mitra elected as first AAG Fellow in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn

Chandana Mitra, an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University, has been elected as an American Association of Geographers (AAG) Fellow. AAG is a nonprofit scientific and educational society that advances the understanding, study and importance of geography and related fields. 

“Chandana is the first AU Geosciences faculty recognized by AAG for outstanding scholar accomplishment and exceptional contribution to the geography community,” said Ming-kuo Lee, chair of the Department of Geosciences. 

Bird enthusiasts can hear from an Auburn expert about bird migration on Jan. 25

More than three billion birds migrate across North America each year. Whether you are a seasoned watcher or you are just getting started and are looking for expert advice about what birds might be in your yard this spring, this is your opportunity to hear from Emma Rhodes at a Science Café on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Well Red.

Rhodes, a doctoral student in Auburn University’s Department of Biological Sciences, can help you understand more about bird migration.

“Sharing my migration knowledge and research to the public is a passion of mine,” she said. “I encourage people of all ages to come out and enjoy learning about the amazing feats of bird migration.”

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