Education Articles

Auburn Engineering faculty collaborating on COVID-19 sensing device

Special to theOpelika Observer An assistant professor in the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a biosensor that will rapidly detect COVID-19. COVID-19 belongs to a family...

Auburn Engineering faculty collaborating on COVID-19 sensing device

Special to the Opelika Observer An assistant professor in the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a biosensor that will rapidly detect COVID-19. COVID-19 belongs to a family...

Extension economist offers reassurances about meat supplies

By Maggie LawrenceSpecial to theOpelika Observer Smithfield Foods has closed a major pork processing facility in South Dakota, causing concern about meat supplies and possible shortages among consumers, industry professionals and political pundits.An economist with...

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center remains open to the public

Special to theOpelika Observer The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center remains open to the public, a time we can use to reconnect with the natural world. The preserve is open dawn to dusk, and no bike riding, dogs or smoking is allowed on the premises.Please respect...