Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.

U.S. Dept. of Energy Selects First Round of Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for Up to $114 Million in Federal Funding
Source: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune (WI) 13895
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 5:58 AM 739435842
Abstract: ... Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering at Auburn University. Cellulosic ethanol is an alternative fuel made from a wide variety of non-food plant ...
Notes: In this story, the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering at Auburn University is cited as a partner with Stora Enso in a Department of Energy-funded project. The research will build on President Bush's goal of making cellulosic ethanol cost-competitive by 2012, and will use a wide variety of feedstocks and test novel conversion technologies to provide data necessary to bring online full-size, commercial-scale biorefineries.

Follow fertilizing schedule for best pond results
Source: AL.com (AL) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 5:57 AM 739417685
Abstract: ... (P.J. Waters is an extension aquaculture assistant with Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center. Reach him at waterph@acesag. auburn.edu. Sea Grant writers may be ...
Notes: The author of this story that appeared in the Press-Register is P.J. Waters, an extension aquaculture assistant with AU's Marine Extension and Research Center.

The lowdown on tax rebates
Byline: Amy Dominello
Source: Lake Norman Navigator (NC) N/A
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 4:30 AM 739363143
Abstract: ... ignoring,” said Janice Caudill, a finance instructor at Auburn University. Click the play button below to hear advice from Dan Strain, an investment adviser ...
Notes: Janice Caudill, a finance instructor at Auburn University, is quoted as a resource for this story.

NASA names teams for student launch initiative
Source: Russellville News Democrat & Leader (KY) 6800
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 1:11 AM 739247056
Abstract: ... one mile. Participants this year include teams from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.; Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Ala.; the University of Alabama in Huntsville; ...
Notes: An AU team is one of 11 college and university teams in eight states tapped by NASA to "go for launch" in the 2007-2008 University Student Launch Initiative rocketeering challenge. Each team raises its own funds for the project and associated travel or seeks sponsorship. The project will conclude in spring 2008, when the teams will gather in Huntsville for a final launch activity.

Catching Up With the Class of 2002
Source: RedOrbit (formerly RedNova) (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 01/29/2008 10:03 AM 738745758
Abstract: ... the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Auburn University where I direct the Human Centered Computing Lab. "I also invented Applications Quest, www.ApplicationsQuest.com to ...
Notes: AU's Juan Gilbert is among the first group of "Emerging Scholars" giving an update on life since their magazine debut in January 2002 in what was then Black Issues In Higher Education. (The publication is now called Diverse Issues in Higher Education.)

Local Habitat for Humanity chapter plans to build solar-powered home
Source: TimesDaily.com (AL) 30600 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 01/28/2008 12:59 PM 738021368
Abstract: ......
Notes: Auburn University architecture students participated in this project by designing the home.