Welcome to the College of Sciences and Mathematics
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Charles Savrda |
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Chris Rodger |
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Rodger Named Associate Dean for Research in the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) Chris Rodger, the C. Harry Knowles Professor for Research in Mathematical Instruction has been named associate dean of Research and Graduate Studies for the College he has served for over 25 years. Recipient of a wide range of awards and accolades, including the 2006 Scharnagel Professorship for teaching, research and outreach, the 2008 Auburn University Outreach Award and the Hall Medal by the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications, Rodger holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Sydney, Australia, and a doctorate from the University of Reading, England. At Auburn, Rodger has received numerous grants for his outreach work and was among the six principal investigators for a $9 million National Science Foundation grant for “Team Math.” As associate dean, Rodger will lead continued efforts to assist faculty on grant and contract opportunities, proposal development, and maintain grant and contract records for the College. Starting in the new position January 1, 2011, Rodger will also promote and develop multidisciplinary research initiatives across Auburn's campus. |
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Lawrence C. Wit |
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As the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, I have the privilege of associating with Auburn's most treasured resource--its students. As an Auburn student you will have the opportunity to have a world class education. Through associations with our dedicated faculty, our staff, and other students you will have ample opportunity to become a truly educated person. Our former students have had enormous success whether that be as an astronaut, a CEO, a health professional, or a scholar. Let me encourage you to use the advising resources that are available at this site and in our office. If there is any way that I can make the Auburn experience better for you, do not hesitate to ask. |
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Mary Lou Ewald |
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As Outreach Director for COSAM, I coordinate programs, such as Science Olympiad, Science in Motion, and Y.E.S., designed to enhance K-12 student interest and knowledge in fields of science and mathematics. Additionally, many of our outreach programs, such as Alabama Operation Chemistry and Physics, Pasco Institute, and GAVRT, focus on K-12 teacher training and enrichment. It is our mission to not only increase student interest in science and math careers, but also to promote the level of science and technological literacy needed by all citizens for day-to-day living and decision making in the new millennium. The College of Sciences and Mathematics is highly committed to local, regional, statewide, and national science and math outreach efforts. For program specifics, please consult the COSAM Outreach web page. |
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Tin-Yau Tam |
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As the Director of Assessment and Planning, I coordinate the development of the comprehensive short term and long term plans for the College and, for this purpose, serve as liaison between the departments and the College office and between the College office and the University administration. I also direct the assessment of these plans and use the assessments to recommend how the plans can be modified to meet changing university and college goals and objectives. The current College plans can be found at here. I also managed the College's preparation for the SACS reaffirmation visit to the university in 2003. In this role, I worked with the departmental coordinators, the Dean's office and the university coordinating committee. |
