Second annual Geoscience Day brings students to Auburn and connects students to rewarding future careers

Future leaders in the field of geosciences had an opportunity to learn about the program, meet faculty, interact with exhibits and talk to admission representatives at the second annual Geoscience Day held on Feb. 19 in the new Academic Classrooms and Laboratory Complex.

“Geosciences is an amazing field where students can change the world,” said Ann Ojeda, assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences. “Students who pursue a career in the field of geoscience can boldly impact the world through supplying clean water, exploring mineral resources for renewable energy supplies, and creating a sustainable future.”

As students entered, they had a chance to pin a geographic location with Bonnie Bounds and Adam Payne.

“Geography can take you where you want to go and connects to every interest,” said Bounds, a lecturer in the department.

Take part in a curious journey through the plasma universe with COSAM Dean Edward Thomas

Floating dust, super-heated particles and magnetic fields are just a few of the exciting elements associated with plasmas. But what do you really know about the fourth state of matter?

Hear directly from Edward Thomas, Jr., dean of COSAM and learn all about the plasma universe. On Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:15 p.m., you can hear from an Auburn alumnus who earned his doctoral degree from the Department of Physics talk about his fascinating role leading a unique plasma science laboratory on the Auburn University campus.

“Plasmas are everywhere,” said Thomas. “From the furthest reaches of space to laboratories here on earth, plasmas are involved in everything from microelectronics manufacturing to the birth of new solar systems. Come and join us for a fun talk about the most common form of matter in the visible universe!”

Black History Month series at Auburn University's Science Café

The College of Sciences and Mathematics STEM Outreach office in conjunction with the Office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity is concluding its Science Café series in honor of Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Dean Edward Thomas will discuss charged floating dust and its role in shaping the universe. The discussion will take place at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers at 6:15 p.m.

Science Café’s four-part series during the month of February highlighted the significant contributions of Black individuals to various scientific and mathematic disciplines.

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