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COSAM offers new forensics track option

COSAM offers new forensics track option

COSAM Today — Published: 08/15/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Students interested in a career in forensics can now pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry with an option in forensics that includes hands-on experience with an internship through the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS).

Department of Geosciences student conducts research at the Smithsonian Institution about the pers...

Department of Geosciences student conducts research at the Smithsonian Institution about the pers...

COSAM Today — Published: 08/09/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Steph Courtney seeks to make an impact in climate change through her research. This spring, she worked for two weeks at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in the "Deep Time" exhibit hall using eye-tracking glasses, asking in-person questions about exhibits and giving visitors paper surveys to complete.

COSAM Graduation Marshal seeks to advance the field of medicine as an academic surgeon

COSAM Graduation Marshal seeks to advance the field of medicine as an academic surgeon

COSAM Today — Published: 07/29/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt J.P. Gibson will represent the College of Sciences and Mathematics, or COSAM, at the summer commencement ceremony as the college's Graduation Marshal. A native of Chilton County, he will proudly carry the COSAM flag into the graduation ceremony.

Two Auburn mathematicians travel to Mexico to develop partnership with the Autonomous University ...

Two Auburn mathematicians travel to Mexico to develop partnership with the Autonomous University ...

COSAM Today — Published: 07/26/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Nedret Billor, Coordinator of Statistics and Data Science Programs, Professor of statistics at Auburn University, and Yanzhao Cao, the Don Logan Endowed Chair of Mathematics, Professor, Graduate Program Officer, and Associate Chair at Auburn University, traveled to the Autonomous University of Coahuila, or UAdeC, in May 2022 to initiate conversations about opportunities for academic collaboration as well as joint research projects between the two academic institutions.

Auburn alumna is the first geosciences graduate to receive prestigious Southeastern National Asso...

Auburn alumna is the first geosciences graduate to receive prestigious Southeastern National Asso...

COSAM Today — Published: 07/19/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Amanda Savrda, an Earth and Environmental Science Teacher at Auburn High School, earned a bachelor's degree in geology and a master's in secondary science education from Auburn University. She is the first graduate with a degree from the Department of Geosciences to receive the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award from the National Association of Geosciences Teachers, or NAGT.

Auburn chemistry alumna part of highly competitive 2022 class of Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral F...

Auburn chemistry alumna part of highly competitive 2022 class of Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral F...

COSAM Today — Published: 07/05/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt For Alex Bredar, independent research has driven her to reach new heights. Bredar was selected as part of the 2022 class of Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellows in Chemical Sciences from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.

First-year Auburn students excel in first-time research course

First-year Auburn students excel in first-time research course

COSAM Today — Published: 06/21/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Not many research opportunities are available to first-year undergraduate students. However, a pilot class in spring 2022 BIOL 1021 - CURE: The Principles of Biology Lab has proven that the new college students can excel in both the classroom and in the laboratory.

Grant from the Mathematical Association of America adds up to increase a student's positive math ...

Grant from the Mathematical Association of America adds up to increase a student's positive math ...

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics — Published: 06/14/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Melinda Lanius is the recipient of a Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant entitled "Promoting Success in Mathematical Enrichment through Graduate Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Pre-Service Teacher Training" from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Through this project, Lanius will provide hands-on outreach educational activities to local middle and high school students.

COSAM Talks - Melinda Lanius, Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant Recipient - COSAM Talks

COSAM Talks - Melinda Lanius, Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant Recipient - COSAM Talks

COSAM Talks — Melinda Lanius is the recipient of a Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant to support "Promoting Success in Mathematical Enrichment through Graduate Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Pre-Service Teach Training" from the Mathematical Association of America (MMA). In this episode, Lanius discusses how her educational outreach will positively impact local middle and high school students.

Auburn University unveils 82 million-year-old dinosaur egg for public display

Auburn University unveils 82 million-year-old dinosaur egg for public display

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics — Thanks to a newly unveiled museum exhibit, visitors to Auburn University can travel back in time 82 million years. Millions of years ago, a fragile dinosaur egg approximately 2 inches long washed out to sea and was protected in layers of sediment for an incredible journey.

Rand-Fleming, one of 10 students selected in the nation for science advocacy training, seeks to i...

Rand-Fleming, one of 10 students selected in the nation for science advocacy training, seeks to i...

COSAM Today — Published: 05/31/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Chelsea Rand-Fleming, a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is one of 10 delegates across the entire nation who has been selected for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology's 2022 Advocacy Training Program, or ATP.

COSAM honors students and faculty at Honors Convocation Ceremony

COSAM honors students and faculty at Honors Convocation Ceremony

COSAM Today — Published: 05/18/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt The College of Sciences and Mathematics, or COSAM, celebrated students and faculty at the 2021-2022 Honors Convocation held on April 23 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Auburn chemist seeks to find evidence-based issues and solutions of doctoral education through NS...

Auburn chemist seeks to find evidence-based issues and solutions of doctoral education through NS...

COSAM Today — Published: 05/03/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Jordan Harshman, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is the first member of the Discipline-Based Educational Research (DBER) cluster in the College of Sciences and Mathematics to receive a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for $737,148.

COSAM Graduation Marshal measures probability preparing for a career and marching musically aroun...

COSAM Graduation Marshal measures probability preparing for a career and marching musically aroun...

COSAM Today — Published: 04/29/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Rebecca Self, the spring 2022 graduation marshal for the College of Sciences and Mathematics or COSAM, shares how the actuarial mathematics program at Auburn University prepares students for successful careers. She also discusses how she had an exceptional college experience filled with lasting memories.

COSAM postdoctoral scientist selected for first COSAM Dean's Research Award and wins 2022 Laborat...

COSAM postdoctoral scientist selected for first COSAM Dean's Research Award and wins 2022 Laborat...

COSAM Today — Published: 04/26/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt "I am extremely proud that COSAM is recognizing our growing community of postdoctoral scientists and Steve is the first recipient of the 2021-2022 Dean's Research Award for Postdoctoral Scientist," said Mark Liles, acting associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, or COSAM.

First 'Climate Event' shares importance of climate resiliency and NRT student research

First 'Climate Event' shares importance of climate resiliency and NRT student research

COSAM Today — Published: 04/19/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Auburn University's 'Climate Event' brought together faculty, staff and students throughout the state to discuss the importance and the impact of climate change. Karen McNeal, the Molette Endowed Professor in the Department of Geosciences, welcomed guests from throughout the state of Alabama to the very first "Climate Event" on March 22.

Karen McNeal named Auburn University's 2022 SEC Faculty Achievement Winner

Karen McNeal named Auburn University's 2022 SEC Faculty Achievement Winner

COSAM Today — Published: 04/10/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt For Karen McNeal, it just means more. McNeal, the William P. Molette Endowed Professor in the Department of Geosciences, is a 2022 SEC Faculty Achievement Award Winner. One of just 14 people, McNeal represents Auburn University for her outstanding work and impactful contributions to the university.

Auburn researchers receive $635,169 USDA award to understand mechanisms associated with decreased...

Auburn researchers receive $635,169 USDA award to understand mechanisms associated with decreased...

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics — Published: 03/22/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Soybeans grown with exposure to higher levels of CO 2 have higher yields but reduced amount of mineral nutrients, which then leads to less nutritious food affecting the entire food ecosystem. Seven possible hypotheses about how elevated CO 2 affect plant mineral nutrition exist but never have been tested at the same time empirically.

Maurer named Stewart W. Schneller Endowed Chair

Maurer named Stewart W. Schneller Endowed Chair

COSAM Today — Published: 03/22/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt David Maurer, professor in the Department of Physics, has been named the Stewart W. Schneller Endowed Chair through Sept. 30, 2026. The Schneller Endowed Chair was established by friends, alumni, students, and colleagues in honor of former COSAM Dean Stewart Schneller.

NSF CAREER Award recipient Brian Counterman investigates plasticity, genetic and environmental im...

NSF CAREER Award recipient Brian Counterman investigates plasticity, genetic and environmental im...

COSAM Talks — Brian Counterman from the Department of Biological Sciences conducts research asking insightful questions about the environment, genetics and mating preferences impacting the Dogface Butterfly. He is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for $1,565,641.

Brian Counterman receives $1.5 million NSF CAREER Award to investigate plasticity, genetic and en...

Brian Counterman receives $1.5 million NSF CAREER Award to investigate plasticity, genetic and en...

COSAM Today — Published: 03/15/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Brian Counterman conducts research asking insightful questions about the environment, genetics and mating preferences impacting the Dogface Butterfly. He is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for $1,565,641 for "Physiological genomics of sexually dimorphic developmental plasticity on butterfly wings."

City of Auburn and Auburn University collaborate to implement GIS advancements and applications t...

City of Auburn and Auburn University collaborate to implement GIS advancements and applications t...

COSAM Today — Published: 03/08/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt The City of Auburn and Auburn University are partnering together to create an annual fellowship to provide students with hands-on experience using practical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

R. Graham Cooks from Purdue University, this year's Kosolapoff Award Winner, speaks about mass sp...

R. Graham Cooks from Purdue University, this year's Kosolapoff Award Winner, speaks about mass sp...

COSAM Today — Published: 03/01/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Graham Cooks, the Henry B. Hass Distinguished Professor in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University, is the recipient of the Auburn University 36 th Annual G. M. Kosolapoff Award. His research involves using mass spectrometry, the science and technology of ions.

Mass spectrometers enhance COSAM's mission for transformative research

Mass spectrometers enhance COSAM's mission for transformative research

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics — Published: 02/22/2022 By: Maria Gebhardt Impactful Instrumentation: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has two new liquid chromatography mass spectrometers analyzing proteins and identifying molecules by their formulas. "Auburn University invested in robust instrumentation that offers both high performance and strong confidence for precise sample identification," said Doug Goodwin, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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