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Auburn University Board of Trustees approves Applied Research Institute

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a proposal Friday to form an Applied Research Institute that will represent an aggregation and culmination of various defense, aerospace, national security and biotech efforts at Auburn University. The proposed institute will serve as a hub to coordinate, organize and market these many efforts to Auburn's external constituents.
#GINNing Podcast: The President of Auburn University

Chris Roberts, newly selected president of Auburn University and former dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, finally said yes to the best podcast in all of higher education. Find out how it went below, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts by searching #GINNing.
Woltoszes surprise former dean with Grand Atrium renaming

Walt and Ginger Woltosz are among the university’s most ardent and dedicated supporters, so it was no surprise to everyone when they gave $5 million to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to support the construction and programming of the Brown-Kopel Student Achievement Center. Well, almost everyone.
Interdisciplinary faculty team aims to expand plastic recycling options with NSF award

An interdisciplinary faculty team aims to expand the portfolio of recyclable plastics with their research into multilayer plastics, which make up the majority of food-packaging material.
Auburn Engineering staff, Biggio Center steer transition to remote courses

Auburn Engineering faculty and staff and the Biggio Center played a Herculean role in moving more than 800 courses online using resources such as Canvas, Zoom and Panopto.

LISTEN: Dean Roberts talks engineering on the Auburn Network

Christopher B. Roberts, dean of engineering, joined Auburn Network host Andy Burcham on Saturday, Nov. 23, prior to the Tigers' 52-0 victory over Samford to discuss the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering as part of the network’s Academic Spotlight.