Department of Energy announces $8 million for plasma science research

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $8 million to support frontier plasma science research by DOE national laboratory researchers.

The initiative will also support research by national laboratory scientists, to be performed with the use of a range of plasma science facilities across the nation, including those at the University of California Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Auburn University, DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, and General Atomics in San Diego.

COSAM Graduation Marshal seeks to elevate the student experience for future generations

“My defining Auburn experience is how my mentors have encouraged me to explore the world of research and push myself outside of my own boundaries to take advantage of every opportunity,” explained Noah Gibson, the Fall 2020 Graduation Marshal for COSAM. “I want to give back to future generations of students and help them have an exceptional college experience like I did.”

Davis Arboretum: A Forest on The Plains

Check out this great article by Cole Sikes and Patrick Thompson featured in the fall Alabama's Treasured Forests, a publication of the Alabama Forestry Commission.

Rock-solid performance from Ella Larson from the Department of Geosciences at this year’s 3MT competition

“Ella is a first year master’s student and she did an outstanding job against seasoned doctoral students,” explained her advisor Assistant Professor Ann Ojeda in the Department of Geosciences. “Our Department is extremely proud of her presentation and her research.”

COSAM’s proven path helps 77 biomedical sciences students gain acceptance into health professions programs

“A total of 77 students who majored in biomedical sciences and participated in COSAM’s PPAC program were accepted into professional schools during the 2020 application cycle,” explained Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Robert Boyd in COSAM. “Of these 77 students, 73 entered leading medical or dental schools and 4 enrolled in optometry school programs.” 

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