Auburn University Geosciences Department

Wrapping up a great first day of class with Auburn University Geosciences Department and Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics.

Thanks to everyone who grabbed a quick donut on the way to class — we loved meeting you, sharing directions, and building excitement for the STEM+Ag Complex.

Here’s to an awesome semester, Auburn Family. War Eagle! 🦅

And yes… Stan the Dino is still hungry. Keep an eye out for another pop‑event with popsicles…coming soon. You never know where Stan might show up on campus with free Geo knowledge and treats. 🌞🦖🧤

We travel everywhere to share the love of geosciences! All across Alabama. That’s the land grant mission in motion. War Eagle! 🦅

Today’s fall department retreat showcased the strength and innovation of our Auburn University Geosciences Department faculty and staff. The energy, bold ideas, and collaborative spirit made it clear our best days are ahead of us.

Our time at the Kreher Nature Preserve gave us space to walk, talk, connect, and think deeply as a team about the year ahead, all while surrounded by the beauty of our naturwal world. With our move to the new STEM+Ag Complex, our momentum is unmistakable.

We’re ready for fall semester and excited to welcome our students back on Monday.

War Eagle 🦅

🦖🍩 Welcome Back, Auburn GEO & COSAM Family! 🌎

250 donuts. One dinosaur. Endless opportunities with Geosciences.

Join us anytime for a few minutes on Monday from 10:00-11:30 AM for a welcome-back and wayfinding pop-up event outside the Geosciences spaces in the new STEM+Ag Complex. Look for Stan the Dinosaur, the Geosciences tent, and 250 FREE donuts available while supplies last!

Our Department Chair & Main Office Staff will be there to help you navigate the building, find your favorite GEO faculty and lab spaces, and learn more about Geosciences programs, research, outreach, and career opportunities.
✅ Grab a free donut
✅ Find GEO faculty and lab spaces
✅ Take a selfie with Stan the Dinosaur
✅ Meet Geosciences faculty, staff, and students
✅ Explore majors, minors, research, and outreach opportunities

Start the semester with a sweet treat, discover your way around the STEM+Ag Complex, and see what’s new in the Department of Geosciences.

See you all, Monday morning. War Eagle! Bonus points if you bring a pal from somewhere outside of GEO. This will be the first of many additional outreach and engagement events this year to raise our on-campus profile now that we in the core of main campus.🧡

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics Auburn University Geosciences Department

Welcome to the Next Era of Auburn Geosciences. Today we hosted or orientation and welcome (back) for new and returning graduate students across our Geosciences graduate programs. The future of science is in this room and they are ready to rock it! War Eagle! 🦅

Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics Auburn University Auburn University Geosciences Department

2026 CaGIS Student Research Scholarship.
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is one of the leading professional organizations in cartography and GIScience. It supports research, education, and innovation in mapping and geographic information science, serves as the U.S. representative to the International Cartographic Association (ICA), and has recognized outstanding graduate student researchers through its annual Student Research Scholarship program since 2013.
Looking through the list of scholarship recipients and their advisors since the program began in 2013, I believe I am the first student from Auburn University's Department of Geosciences to receive this honor. It is truly a privilege to represent Auburn Geosciences on this distinguished list of awardees. The official list of award winners and advisor names is available here:
https://cartogis.org/awards/students/
Artat's LinkedIn post -
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/artatbinali_cagis-giscience-cartography-activity-7480467656911855616-Q51k?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAoMMkMB0DYX3lNetedbHBo2tQD8ru2E_d4

#cagis #giscience #cartography #remotesensing #geospatial #climateresearch #phd #auburnuniversity #research #scholarship | Artat Ali I am honored and grateful to share that I have been selected as a recipient of the 2026 CaGIS Student Research Scholarship from the Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS)! CaGIS is one of the leading professional organizations in Cartography and GIScience, supporting excellence in ge...

https://wire.auburn.edu/content/ocm/2026/07/271300-brandon-ryan-weather.php

Earth system science graduate turns football Saturdays into research that puts fans first Earth system science graduate Brandon Ryan spent four years studying how extreme heat affects fans at outdoor sporting events. His research at Jordan-Hare Stadium turned football Saturdays into an opportunity to explore practical ways to improve fan safety, while his time at Auburn helped him grow a...

Congratulations to Michael Agbozo for completing 3 years of the GIS Fellowship with the City of Auburn. A luncheon was held July 23rd to celebrate Michael’s outstanding service in the Fellowship. Incoming graduate student Mamta Kadel will be taking over the GIS Fellowship position on August 15th.

Join the Auburn University Geoscience Department, alongside other sustainability-minded groups, at the 2026 AU Sustainability Picnic on Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum! This annual event brings together over 400 students, faculty, and community members who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. Discover how majoring in Geosciences or pursuing a PhD in Earth System Science can position you at the forefront of addressing critical environmental challenges, from climate change and natural hazards to resource management and sustainability science. Chat with current students and explore how you can turn your concern for the planet into a meaningful career.

📸 Highlights from UCGIS annual meeting 2026! Congratulations to Zam Khattak for receiving the UCGIS Travel Award! An amazing first year with presentations at both AAG and UCGIS – what an incredible start. 🎉