COSAM Today

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Message from the Dean: Return to on-site operations – February 8, 2021
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Message from the Dean: Return to on-site operations – February 8, 2021

In this month's message from Dean Giordano, he shares information about our return to campus.

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Interview with Chris Rodger
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Interview with Chris Rodger

Chris Rodger shared insight about his career at Auburn during an interview that includes advice for future students.

 

"When you are listening to a mathematics talk, ask yourself questions like 'What related questions might be worth studying?' and 'Are any of the techniques used applicable to my research?' When you read research papers, do it actively by asking yourself 'How would I go about proving that result?' before you start, and throughout the proofs ask 'What would I do next?' Asking good research questions is one of the last skills I see develop in graduate students, but having a successful research career can depend on honing that skill," explained Rodger. 



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Arboretum curator directly impacts conservation efforts for extremely rare oaks
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Arboretum curator directly impacts conservation efforts for extremely rare oaks

“I am proud that the Donald E. Davis Arboretum has increasingly become known for expertise in southeastern native oaks, and being able to produce contributions like this report proves it is warranted,” said Patrick Thompson, special collections curator for the Davis Arboretum, which is nationally accredited for its oaks collection.



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King appointed to the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists
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King appointed to the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists

David T. King, Jr., Professor of Geology in the Dept. of Geosciences, has been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists (ABLPG) for a term that expires in 2022. 



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