Thursday, December 20, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.
| New AU projects underway | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 2:20 AM 711236579 |
| Abstract: | ... 19, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT Construction is such a constant at Auburn University, it should be no surprise that two new projects started this week when the ... |
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| County, Auburn agree on road plan | |
| Source: | AL.com (AL) [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 7:39 AM 711410542 |
| Abstract: | ... and pave over them, county officials said. After Auburn University officials nixed initial plans in September to fill 3.6 acres of wetlands to build the ... |
| Notes: | This story describes how AU protected wetlands, included in land it sold to Baldwin County, by imposing restrictions on the construction of a stretch of bridge to ensure the wetlands were not filled in and paved over. AU's John Mouton is quoted in the story. |
| ALABAMA VOICES: Finding alternatives | |
| Byline: | Justin Saia |
| Source: | Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 6:46 AM 711389968 |
| Abstract: | ... institutions around the state should be celebrated. Researchers at Auburn University, the University of Alabama and other institutions are devoted to leading the nationwide charge ... |
| Notes: | "Alabama Voices," in today's issue of the Montgomery Advertiser, was contributed by an Auburn University student. AU initiatives cited in this column include the Auburn University Sustainability Initiative; AU's Natural Resources Management and Development Institute; Tiger Transit's switch to biodiesel fuel; research at AU on algae as a renewable energy source; studies by the AU departments of Architecture and Finance on companies' employing "green" strategies; and studies at AU of how global temperatures affect the habitat location of North American birds. |
| Wheat Prices Soar | |
| Source: | WBHM (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 12:32 AM 711189322 |
| Abstract: | ... all gonna be a mess if it does!" Auburn University extension specialist Tim Reed says if farmers don't make good money off this wheat crop ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University extension specialist Tim Reed is quoted in this story about the effects of drought and other climate factors on crops. |
| LEDs get public's green light for holidays | |
| Source: | USA Today (NAT) circ: 2,576,000 |
| Indexed At: | 12/19/07 11:14 PM 711150739 |
| Abstract: | ... It's the same principle behind a toaster, notes Auburn University electrical engineering ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University electrical engineering professor Mark Nelms is quoted in this story about how LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are used holiday decorations. |
| Developers say green projects are worth their weight in gold | |
| Source: | South Florida Business Journal (FL) circ: 8,300 |
| Indexed At: | 12/19/07 9:00 PM 711110805 |
| Abstract: | ... Co. building downtown, which is now home to Auburn University's Urban Studio. Related News * [Birmingham] * [Birmingham] * [Birmingham] * [Birmingham] * [Birmingham] ... |
| Notes: | In this story from the Birmingham Business Journal about how builders and business owners increasingly see "going green" and the concept of sustainability as desirable, AU's Urban Studio in Birmingham is mentioned as being housed in a recycled commercial building. |
| HOUSE OMNIBUS BILL WOULD EXTEND '02 FARM BILL TO MID-MARCH | |
| Source: | Friends & Family (AL) circ: 345,000 |
| Indexed At: | 12/18/07 2:27 PM 710109125 |
| Abstract: | ... also includes $1.875 million for food safety research at Auburn University. According to Shelby's office, $1.062 million will go toward fish vaccine and microbe research ... |
| Notes: | This story includes mention of funding that will go to Auburn University for several kinds of projects. |
| Advanced Thermal Solutions ... | |
| Source: | Advanced Packaging (NAT) |
| Indexed At: | 12/18/07 12:28 PM 710035286 |
| Abstract: | ... chapters. Other guest lecturers include: Sushil Bhavnani, Ph.D., Auburn University; Timothy Fisher, Ph.D. and Suresh Garimella Ph.D., Purdue University; Yogendra Joshi, Ph.D. and Samuel ... |
| Notes: | Experts in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences, including Auburn University's Sushil Bhavnani, will be guest lecturers at the International Workshop on Thermal Design and Management in Electronics in Bangalore, India on January 7-8, 2008. |
| Robot competition continues to garner comments | |
| Byline: | Layne Holley |
| Source: | Prattville Progress (AL) circ: 6,000 |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 4:39 AM 711318679 |
| Abstract: | ... outreach for the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University, which hosted the competition. -- Other articles: Talk Alabama Forums Click here to start ... |
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| SCHOOLS- NOLA.com | |
| Source: | New Orleans Times-Picayune & Nola.com (LA) circ: 262,000 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 12/20/07 4:31 AM 711339921 |
| Abstract: | ... at the BEST Robotics Championship held Dec. 8 at Auburn University. The RoboTigers won the National Founders' Award for robotics design excellence. 3 -- SHARE ... |
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| New vocabulary word: kakistocracy | |
| Byline: | WALTER M. KIMBROUGH |
| Source: | Orangeburg Times and Democrat (SC) circ: 17,100 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 12/19/07 5:00 AM 710563901 |
| Abstract: | ... board actions can lead to sanctions. In 2003, Auburn University was placed on probation stemming from actions of its board, which included small numbers ... |
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