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Academics
NASA recognizes excellence in aerospace research

Six Auburn University students have been selected to receive Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships from the NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a competitive program that supports students pursuing careers in aerospace, engineering and STEM research. The ASGC program strengthens NASA’s future workforce by recognizing academic excellence, research potential and a commitment to community outreach across Alabama.

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Prospective students get a hands-on look at creative careers

For a group of high school students across eight states, a summer camp in Auburn University's College of Human Sciences provided more than a glimpse into college life — it offered a clearer vision of their future.

Research and Innovation
Auburn entrepreneurial ecosystem, The Park, grows to 240 acres

An expansion of Auburn's Research Park will help facilitate the development of additional technology innovation infrastructure, including the recently announced Advanced Manufacturing Research District. The approved growth brings The Park’s total size to just over 240 acres.

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