The Department of Geosciences marked five decades of accomplishments with an open house, tours and much more. Learn about this anniversary celebration in the December message from Dean Giordano.

Last weekend, the South’s BEST Robotics Championship transformed students into stars at Auburn University’s Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. Find out more from students that participated in this year’s event and check out the video.

Congratulations to two outstanding COSAM faculty for being honored with the AAAS Distinction. “I am extremely proud that Ken Halanych and Stewart Schneller are being recognized as 2018 AAAS Fellows,” explains Dean Nicholas Giordano. “This prestigious lifetime distinction affirms the level of high-quality research and commitment in Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics.” Read more about these lifetime achievements.  

Michigan State University professor Dr. Angela Wilson, who is also the former director of the chemistry division of the National Science Foundation, presented “Thermochemical and Spectroscopic Properties Across the Periodic Table” at a Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s colloquium. 

Looking for Auburn Azaleas? The Donald E. Davis Arboretum has a limited supply available for purchase this Friday from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Find out more about these great gifts for anyone in the family.

“In most of the classes that I’m in, we look at case studies or cross-examine people who have made wonderful and tremendous contributions to the world of science,” he said. “To be surrounded by those kind of people, or just to learn about them, I think it’s very humbling and inspiring. Now I have perspective on what I want to do and hopefully I can make a difference like they did and contribute to the world of science. It’s generally been an exciting experience to be a COSAM student.” Read more about Daniel Udochi and how he wants to give back to his home country.