Hear from Christy F. Landes at the Schneller Frontiers Lecture on Nov. 16

Please join us for this year’s Schneller Frontiers Lecture where Christy Landes from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne will deliver her talk titled Towards predictive protein separations: Imaging protein dynamics at nanoscale interfaces. The lecture is scheduled for Nov. 16 at 3:45 PM in SCC 115. Prof. Landes is co-hosted by Paul Ohno and Chris Grieco, assistant professors, from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Catherine Kenny wins SCORE’s Terry Marbut Excellence in Robotics Teaching Award

“Robotics can make a huge difference in the life of a student,” said Jennifer Spencer, assistant director of the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education, or SCORE. “This year’s recipient of the Terry Marbut Excellence in Robotics Teaching Award is an example of what an incredible difference a teacher made with her excitement and dedication for her robotics team.”

One of her students who participated in her robotics team moved to another state with his family.

“His new robotics team lacked the same passion and drive that he had with his previous teacher and coach, Catherine Kenny,” said Spencer.

What happened next shows the pivotal role that robotics plays in the lives of our students.

“Due to his passion and deep respect for his coach and team, he convinced his family to move back to his school for his senior year to participate with his original team,” explained Spencer.

Learning Assistant Program: October Newsletter

Check out this month's Auburn University Learning Assistant Program newsletter. Learn more about upcoming information sessions for students that are interested in becoming a LA! Don't miss the LA Faculty Spotlight, Scott Bowling, and the LA Student Spotlight, Will Beams.

Gameday physics event captivates tailgaters

Minds were enriched and children and parents alike were fascinated by the Gameday Physics event hosted by the Auburn Physics Department and COSAM Outreach on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Academic and Classroom Learning Complex (ACLC). The event brought the wonders of physics to the public prior to gameday kickoff through a series of interactive exhibits and demonstrations. 

Demonstrators drew families to the event with a liquid nitrogen ice cream stand and the smell of popcorn, but visitors were pleasantly surprised to find fascinating exhibits inside the ACLC. More than 500 attendees of all ages explored 12 hands-on physics activities showcasing fundamental physics principles.

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