The science of earth's most valuable resources

Water, soil and plant life may seem simple on the surface, but they are woven throughout human civilization. These are the elements we as scientists work with every day. We work to build healthier communities, a cleaner environment — and even some of best athletic playing surfaces on the planet. Join us to see how.

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Our undergraduate and graduate programs use the latest in advanced scientific methods and technologies to ensure healthier soils, sustainable farming practices, a cleaner environment and vibrant, resilient turfgrass systems.
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Research and Innovation
Auburn earns $6 million NSF grant to translate research into impact

Auburn University has received a $6 million, four-year award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to help researchers move promising discoveries toward practical applications through startups, industry partnerships, technology licensing and other pathways.

Matt Waters in his research lab holding up a sediment core from Lago Coba.
Research and Innovation
Mercury and the Maya

Matt Waters wasn't digging for clues about the decline of the Maya civilization. But his team's unexpected discovery in ancient lakes could add an important new layer to the conversation.

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Academics
Auburn celebrates new STEM+Ag Complex

Auburn University marked the debut of its $224 million STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex on Oct. 23, officially opening the doors to the largest academic construction project in university history and a transformational new hub for teaching, research and innovation.

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