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Small Town, Big Experience.

There’s something very special about this place..

You’ll sense it when you stand under the oaks at Toomer’s Corner. You’ll feel it when you’re greeted by your future classmates on the red brick sidewalks that snake through campus. You’ll know it when you hear “War Eagle” shouted across Samford Lawn.

Your campus visit to Auburn will feel both familiar and exciting: like coming home again for the first time.

Scheduling a Campus Visit

What to expect from your campus tour..

We start with a 30-minute information session, where you’ll learn about:

• Academic offerings at Auburn
• The admissions process
• Scholarships
• The Auburn community

Next, a 75-minute walking tour, led by a Student Recruiter, will focus on Auburn’s history, tradition, and student life. Don’t be surprised if current students say “hey” or “War Eagle!” as you pass. It’s in our DNA to be welcoming to all who visit campus.   

Campus Tours Important Information

• Registration is required for all campus tours
• Do not make flight reservations until after your campus tour registration is confirmed
• Self-Guided Tour Brochures will be available for walkups with no reservation

Housing tours are not a part of the general campus tour. You can register for a housing tour via this link: https://universityhousing.auburn.edu/communities/tours/

Guest Parking

Parking for Campus Tours:  

Guests must park on the Top Level Only of the  Stadium Parking Deck , in the designated Visitor Spaces, facing the stadium (Brown Signs).  Parking in any other space, or level, or any other area on campus may result in a parking ticket. No permit is required. Please allow ten minutes extra to your travel time to park and walk over to the Quad Center where your campus tour will begin.

Register for a Housing Tour

Registration is not required for housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. 

Schedule an Academic Visit

Before you get to campus for your visit, schedule time to meet with someone from your academic area. During the meeting you can ask any questions you have about your scholarly interests and learn more about the opportunities available in your major. 

Recreation and Wellness Center Tours

Walk-in Tours are available at the Recreation and Wellness Center between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you should have any questions about the Recreation and Wellness Center, please contact our office at  [email protected]  or at (334) 844-0025.

If you are unable to participate in a student-led campus tour, you may enjoy a virtual tour at any time. It provides a 360-degree view and an audio description of select areas on campus. 

Find the college or school which holds your major .

If you can’t make it during weekly and Saturday visit tour times, self-guided tours enable you to explore Auburn on your own schedule and at your own pace.

Be sure to bring a self-guided tour brochure (which includes a campus map, the best spots for photo ops and student traditions), and don’t hesitate to ask anyone on campus for help getting around.

We have limited availability for Group Tours. If you are interested, please follow this link to access guidelines for Group Tours and available dates for this semester.

Registration is required for all housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. If you have additional questions about on-campus housing, please contact our office at  (334) 844-4580  or email  [email protected] .

Weekday Tour Parking

Guest parking is on top level of the  Stadium Parking Deck  only. Parking in any other location on campus may result in a parking ticket.

Stadium Parking Deck Address: 350 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

When planning your visit please allow at least 20 minutes to park your vehicle, walk to the Quad Center and check-in at the front desk.

Below is a map of the walking path from the Stadium Parking Deck to the Quad Center for your information. Follow the Campus Tour signs from the Stadium Deck to the Quad Center.

Find Your Building – Interactive Campus Map Campus buildings can easily be located by using Auburn University’s Interactive Campus Map .

Guests With Disabilities Guests with disabilities will need a “University Parking Pass” in addition to your handicap parking tag in order to utilize on-campus handicap parking. To obtain your parking pass, please go to the South Quad Parking Deck to pick up your parking tag. There is a drive-through window you can use to pick up your pass. Please contact Parking Services if you should need more information at (334) 844-4143.

ADA Entrance for the Quad Center The ADA entrance is located on the first floor of the Quad Center . Please take the elevator to the second floor then turn left and follow the hallway around until you reach the front desk of the lobby. Parking Services If you have further questions about parking on campus, please contact Parking Services at (334) 844-4143, Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Travel Information

Nearby airports.

If you have plans to fly to Auburn, we would recommend either the  Birmingham International Airport  (Birmingham, AL) or the  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport  (Atlanta, GA). Driving time from either airport is approximately 2 hours.

Note: There is a one hour time change (Eastern Time to Central Time) when driving across the Georgia-Alabama state line.

Staying at the Auburn Family Hotels

As the first and only AAA Five Diamond hotel in Alabama, this teaching hotel provides unique opportunities for not only those who visit us but also those in our community. When you stay at The Laurel Hotel & Spa, you’re helping the next generation of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and chefs studying at the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University to become better and brighter.

Join us in a community rich in history and steeped in natural charm at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center located in downtown Auburn, Alabama. Front door to Auburn University, our AAA Four Diamond hotel is proud to be part of the Auburn Family!

Additional hotel information is also available at  www.aotourism.com .

No one tells the Auburn story better than our students, and the student recruiters do just that. Selected through a rigorous interview process, these student representatives are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The recruiters lead walking tours of the Auburn campus four times daily and are ready to provide a student's point of view of what makes Auburn a truly special place.

10 Things To Do When You Visit Auburn

The clock tower at Samford Hall plays the fight song at noon each day!

Check out the latest issue of the campus newspaper, The Auburn Plainsman.

Enjoy the Davis Arboretum on campus or go biking at Chewacla State Park or hiking at Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.

Enjoy a lemonade at Toomer’s Drugstore downtown.

Buy some school spirit at the Auburn University Bookstore.

Visit the building where your major is located.

Ask current students about life at Auburn.

Discover our Auburn athletics history by visiting the Jonathan B. Lovelace Museum & Hall of Honor in the Auburn Arena.

Visit the library to check out the resources and study lounges.

See the collections at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

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The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is constantly evolving through our instruction, research and hands-on student organizations. We encourage you to visit our campus to learn more about our programs and culture. Scheduling an on-campus visit will give us the opportunity to show you why we're consistently ranked among the best engineering programs in the country. Schedule a tour today and envision yourself as an Auburn Engineering student.

Virtual Tour

Our interactive guided tour provides users immersive, 3-D views inside the college's main buildings, as well as information on its degree programs and research.

Visit Engineering

Please register to schedule your virtual or in-person engineering visit by clicking the button below.

If you are interested in a 9th-12th grade field visit, please email [email protected]

General Information

Additional questions, future student questions.

Contact Recruitment Team

(334) 844-7897    [email protected]

K-12 Outreach Questions?

Contact Outreach Team

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Education and Outreach

The Auburn University Museum of Natural History is dedicated to serving our community through education and outreach. Some of the ways in which we do so are by educating people of all ages about our flora and fauna and its importance, by bringing program participants in contact with Alabama’s vast biodiversity, and empowering Alabamians to help champion its conservation.  To these ends, museum staff participate in various education and outreach programs here on campus and throughout the state!  

Programs must be booked at least two weeks in advance. To book a program or get more information about our programs, please contact  Michelle Simpson , our AUMNH Outreach Coordinator. 

Mobile Museum Programs

Bring the museum to you.

The Mobile Museum is great for community events and classroom programs. Our educators can set up mobile exhibits at events, bring our Animal Ambassadors (live animals), and facilitate programs in a classroom or community center.  You can choose from one of our preset programs or the AUMNH outreach educators can design one to fit your needs! Programs are 45-60 minutes and include any materials needed. 

This service is available to schools/communities located within a 20-mile radius of Auburn University. Standard mileage rates apply for programs past 20-miles (65.5 cents/mile in 2023). 

CLASSROOM PROGRAM

$75.00 – #30 student maximum Add on programs* $25.00 *must be same day 

COMMUNITY OR LIBRARY PROGRAM

$100 Small group program – #30 participants maximum $175 Large Group Program – more than 30 participants 

EVENTS: TRAVELING EXHIBITS WITH LIVE ANIMALS

$250.00 for 4 hours $500.00 for 8 hours

Field Trips

Want to visit the museum and tour the collections? AUMNH can tour private groups through the behind the scenes of our collection for up to 25 people. The tour lasts between 60-90 minutes and discusses biodiversity and the importance of museums or can be customized to fit your classroom needs. Recommended for students 7 years and older. Option to add a program to your AUMNH tour, see above for pricing.

If your group is larger than 25, we recommend a joint field trip with the  Davis Arboretum . A two-hour field trip includes a tour of the Arboretum, an activity or game, and part of the AUMNH mobile collections, both specimens and live animals (subject to weather). We focus on Alabama biodiversity, plants, animals, and nature or can customize to fit your classroom needs. Joint field trips with the Arboretum are located outside and our weather policy for programs held at the Arboretum is to cancel if the chance of rain is 40% or higher with the decision made the day before the program.

FIELD TRIPS

$5 per person, teachers/chaperones are free 10:1 Student:Adult Ratio Required

Public Tours

First Wednesdays As a research and education museum, the AUMNH does not house public collection space. In order to provide opportunities for the public to visit the museum and learn about the collections, free public tours are held the first Wednesday of each month. Register for the next  First Wednesday tour here .

Open House Auburn fans explore the AUMNH collections before partaking in another Auburn victory on the gridiron. In a growing tradition, the museum opens its doors to the public during a football weekend. Visitors are granted access to the collections and museum staff are present to answer any questions that they may have. Check back for 2024 dates in the fall!

Summer Camp

Curious Curators Why do we have natural history museums? Why are they important? How do they grow? From field to museum, campers will explore our local biodiversity, make collections, and learn how to curate them. We will explore swamps, streams, forests, and grasslands for plants and animals and even some fossils. Campers will have a new appreciation for the diversity of the region and the scientists that study it.

2024 DATES:

June 10-14 for rising 4th and 5th graders June 24-28 for rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders

In conjunction with the College of Sciences and Mathematics STEM Outreach Science Matters Summer Academy. Learn more, including information about registration,  here.

Wehle Field Days

Field Trips to Wehle Nature Center Available to schools in Bullock County, Alabama, or surrounding counties – Barbour, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, or Russell County. Field Day programs are half day field trips to the  Wehle Nature Center  in Midway, Al. Geared toward 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students, they consist of science and art modules, focusing on learning about protecting the natural world! Thanks to the Robert G. Wehle Charitable Trust, the field trips are available at no cost! Limited space available, first come first serve. A 10:1 Student:Adult Ratio is required! Please contact our outreach coordinator,  Michelle Simpson , to set up a Field Day at Wehle. 

Teacher Professional Development

STEER Student-Teacher Education in Ecological Research (STEER) is a summer fellowship program that trains teachers and students to implement the scientific method using ecology-based studies so that teachers can better engage their students in the process of science. Learn more about  STEER here.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON! 

Other education and outreach programs.

Merit Badge University Each March the museum participates in Alpha Phi Omega’s Merit Badge University.  Boy Scouts spend the day at the museum learning about Amphibians and Reptiles while earning their Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge.

FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training Workshops The AUMNH is home to a chapter of FrogWatch USA. FrogWatch USA is a national citizen science program where volunteers collect crucial data on when and where frogs are calling. Participation is open to everyone and no prior experience or expertise is required. To participate, volunteers must attend a volunteer training workshop and commit to learning the calls of our local frogs. To learn more about FrogWatch, visit our  citizen science  page or the  AUMNH FrogWatch USA Chapter  page.

Destination STEM Each year the AUMNH participates in COSAM’s Destination STEM Day. Destination STEM is an interactive experience where middle and high school students considering careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! The event gives students a chance to learn about our campus, our programs and the incredible opportunities offered through Auburn’s COSAM. In 2023, over 900 students had the opportunity to chat one-on-one with AU students and faculty and experience interactive exhibits.

Sustainability Picnic A great time was had by all at the 2023 Sustainability Picnic where students had the chance to connect with student groups, programs, and opportunities that make a difference. There was live music, food and door prizes. We loved seeing all the students and showing of some of our amazing animal ambassador like Blue our Indigo snake.

Other AUMNH Education Outreach Participants Our House Auburn Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) Calloway Gardens Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center Cub Scouts Fresh Air Family Girl Scouts of Alabama Green Gables 4-H Club Alabama Forestry Association Auburn University SPARKS Program Kiwanis Club City of Auburn Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Birmingham Water Works And More!

Instructionally-Aligned Field Trips

In partnership with Model Teaching, an industry leader in supporting educators, this course will teach you the four components of planning for an effective field trip, the methods to ensure your content standards are integrated into the field trip, and ideas for engagement through the experience. Model Teaching's Mission is to improve student performance by directly supporting teachers with quality content and resources. You will know exactly what you need to do before, during, and after the field trip to ensure it is effective, impactful, and aligned with your class lessons.

Requirements

This teacher professional development course will teach you how to design an impactful field trip for your students that is purposeful and well-aligned with specific classroom concepts. You will learn about the essential components required to plan a field trip and how to ensure you provide meaningful activities for your students. The course provides practical examples and ideas across grade levels, and you will leave with a field trip planning template to assist you in building an excellent, rigorous, and instructionally appropriate field trip experience.

• The video and article will provide you with a rationale for how you can structure field trips to match your classroom instruction. You will learn the four components of the field trip planning process and the three strong qualities of an effective field trip. The course also includes some "Reflect or Discuss" prompts to help you connect with the course content and ends with a "Try This Task" to guide you explicitly on how you might implement the ideas into the classroom.
• You will answer questions related to instructionally aligned field trips. Quizzes are automatically scored and provide feedback on answer choice rationale.
• The reflection prompt requires you to plan for use of the "try this task" by either reflecting on the content yourself or discussing them with the colleague. You will then discuss a new concept you can attempt to implement in the future based on something you learned in the course.
• This short statement helps you reflect on your ideas and assess whether you might be successful in your implementation.
• Additional content suggestions are provided to enhance and expand your understanding of instructionally aligned field trips.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Editing of a Microsoft Word document is required in this course. You may use a free version of Microsoft Word Online, or Google Docs if you do not have Microsoft Office installed on your computer. Model Teaching can provide support for this.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

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GEOL 1100 DYNAMIC EARTH (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Science Core. General physical geology. Survey of the important minerals and rocks. Origin and classification of geologic structures, earthquakes, and landforms. Study of geologic maps. Credit will not be given for both GEOL 1100 and GEOL 3150.

GEOL 1107 HONORS DYNAMIC EARTH (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. Honors College. General physical geology for Honors students and for Geology majors. Topics similar to GEOL 1110 but covered in greater depth. Science Core.

GEOL 1110 EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 . Science Core. Physical and biological history of the Earth, with emphasis on the interaction between life, the atmosphere, rocks, and oceans.

GEOL 1117 HONORS EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 . Physical and biological history of the Earth, with emphasis on the interaction between life, the atmosphere, rocks, and oceans. For Honors students and Geology majors. Science Core.

GEOL 2000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1) LEC. 1. Introduction to career opportunities in the Geosciences; goal selection and charting a pathway to success as a professional. Includes writing skills, research and funding opportunities, internships, creation of resumes and ePortfolios, and job applications.

GEOL 2010 MINERALOGY AND OPTICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY (5) LEC. 4. LAB. 2. Physical and chemical properties of minerals, classification and roles with emphasis on natural systems, materials science, health, and environment. Credit will not be given for both GEOL 2010 and GEOL 2013.

GEOL 2050 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2010 or GEOL 2013. Principles and processes of igneous and metamorphic activity in a plate tectonic and petrologic context. Description, classification and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.

GEOL 2100 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 . Emphasis on geology as an environmental science; applied geology, geological hazards and environmental regulations as applied to geologic environmental remediation.

GEOL 3060 LUNAR AND PLANETARY GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 . Departmental approval. Geology of the planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Origin of the solar system. Space exploration. Impact cratering.

GEOL 3200 INTRODUCTION TO PALEOBIOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1110 or GEOL 1113 or GEOL 1117 . The nature of the fossil record, applications of that data to geological and biological questions with emphasis on the concepts using examples from all biotic groups.

GEOL 3300 EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION OF THE DINOSAURIA (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 . Departmental approval. Survey of the dinosaurs, their evolution and extinction. Southeastern U.S. dinosaurs.

GEOL 3400 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2050 . Fundamentals of rock deformation. The mechanics of rock flow, fracture, and folding. Geometric techniques of structural analysis.

GEOL 3650 FIELD CAMP (6) LEC. 1. LAB. 10. Pr. GEOL 3400 . Instruments and methods used in geological field mapping, interpretation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and deformational analysis. Summer only.

GEOL 4010 SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2050 . Departmental approval. Detailed description and classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks with emphasis on interpretation of origins, transport histories, depositional environments and diagnetic histories.

GEOL 4110 STRATIGRAPHY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4010 . Departmental approval. Description and correlation of layered earth materials. Synthesis and interpretation of stratigraphic correlations. North American Stratigraphic Code. History and theory of stratigraphy.

GEOL 4210 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 3400 . The origin, distribution and classification of mineral deposits formed by igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes. Introduction of methods of exploration and development.

GEOL 4260 INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 and GEOL 2050 . Principles governing the distribution of major, minor and trace elements within the earth; differentiation of elements due to geologic processes and the hydrosphere.

GEOL 4300 GEODYNAMICS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. GEOL 3400 and ( MATH 1620 or MATH 1623 or MATH 1627 ) and PHYS 1510 . Structure and dynamics of the earth deduced from seismology, gravity, heat flow and magnetism.

GEOL 4740 SENIOR SEMINAR (2) SEM. 2. Geology majors with upperclass standing. Individual research by geoscience undergraduates is coupled with improved written and oral communication skills along with resume and ePortfolio development. May count either GEOL 4740 or GEOG 4740 .

GEOL 4920 INTERNSHIP (1-3) INT. SU. Geology majors with upper-class standing (juniors or seniors). An opportunity to apply classroom experience to a real job setting. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

GEOL 4930 DIRECTED STUDIES IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-3) AAB. Departmental approval. Directed studies in areas of geology not covered by an existing course or to supplement knowledge gained from an existing course. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

GEOL 4970 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (1-4) ST1. Instruction and discussion of selected topics in geosciences. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

GEOL 4980 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS (1-3) IND. Departmental approval. Active participation in original research under supervision of a senior investigator. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

GEOL 5060 INTRODUCTION TO MICROPALEONTOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 3200 and ( BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1037 ). A survey of major groups of fossils small enough to require a microscope for their study. Foraminifera, radiolaria, and ostracodes are emphasized; minor groups of interest include conodonts, diatoms, dinoflagellates, acritarchs, and chitinozoans. Includes laboratory, discussion sessions, and field work.

GEOL 5100 HYDROGEOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. ( GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 ) and CHEM 1030 and ( MATH 1610 or MATH 1613 or MATH 1617 ) and PHYS 1500 . Departmental approval. Fundamentals of groundwater flow in porous media, hydrodynamic dispersion, determination of aquifer properties and geological aspects of groundwater occurrences.

GEOL 5220 GEOMORPHOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 1. Study of the origin of landforms with emphasis on the geologic processes and structures that generate the landforms and applications of landform analysis. Two all-day weekend trips are required. Two one-hour classes and one two-hour laboratory per week.

GEOL 5300 BASIN ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. P/C GEOL 4010 . Study of analytical techniques of sedimentary basin fills, including thermal history, litho and biofacies analyses, depositional systems, subsurface logs, seismic reflection, provenance history, evolution, sedimentation and subsidence history.

GEOL 5440 ELECTRON MICROPROBE ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 1. Pr. CHEM 1040 and PHYS 1510 . Instruction in the theory and application of EMPA (electron microprobe analysis) and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). The course provides an understanding the EMPA as a research tool for evaluating the composition and structure of a wide range of materials.

GEOL 5500 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. GEOL 4010 . Coverage of petroleum source rocks, migration, reservoir rock characters, and trapping mechanics. Overview of exploration methods including well-log analysis and seismic interpretation.

GEOL 5600 APPLIED GEOPHYSICS (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. ( GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 or GEOL 3150) and ( MATH 1620 or MATH 1623 or MATH 1627 ) and PHYS 1510 . Departmental approval. Overview of geophysical methods with applications to resource, tectonic and environmental analyses. Seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, electrical and electromagnetic methods will be included.

GEOL 5840 CLIMATE CHANGE AND SOCIETY (3) LEC. 3. The science of Earth’s changing climate, the societal influences on climate change, as well as the expected impacts based on the collected scientific evidence. Analyzes key aspects of climate science, the drivers of climate change, Earth’s climate trends, the evidence of climate change, the predicted future climate scenarios, the expected impacts, and the array of possible response options.

GEOL 6060 INTRODUCTION TO MICROPALEONTOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. LAB. 1. A survey of major groups of fossils small enough to require a microscope for their study. Foraminifera, radiolaria, and ostracodes are emphasized; minor groups of interest include conodonts, diatoms, dinoflagellates, acritarchs, and chitinozoans. Includes laboratory, discussion sessions, and field work.

GEOL 6100 HYDROGEOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. ( GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 ) and CHEM 1030 and ( MATH 1610 or MATH 1613 or MATH 1617 ) and PHYS 1500 . Departmental approval. Fundamentals of groundwater flow in porous media, hydrodynamic dispersion, determination of aquifer properties and geological aspects of groundwater occurrences.

GEOL 6220 GEOMORPHOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 1. Study of origin of landforms with emphasis on geologic processes and structures that generate landforms; includes the applications of landform analysis. May count either GEOL 6220 or GEOG 6220 .

GEOL 6300 BASIN ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4010 . Departmental approval. Study of analytical techniques of sedimentary basin fills, including thermal history, litho and biofacies analyses, depositional systems, subsurface logs, seismic reflection, provenance history, evolution, sedimentation and subsidence history.

GEOL 6400 PRINCIPLES OF EARTH SCIENCE (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Departmental approval. A special course for in-service and future teachers only. Internal and surficial geologic processes, meteorology and oceanography.

GEOL 6440 ELECTRON MICROPROBE ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 1. Pr. CHEM 1040 and PHYS 1510 . Instruction to theory and application of EMPA (electron microprobe analysis) and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). Provides an understanding of EMPA as a research tool for evaluating composition and structure of wide range of materials. GEOL 5440 or GEOL 6440 .

GEOL 6500 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. P/C GEOL 4010 . Geology/Geography graduate students who took GEOL 4010 ("P/C"). Coverage of petroleum source rocks, migration, reservoir rock characters, and trapping mechanics. Overview of exploration methods including well-log analysis and seismic interpretation.

GEOL 6600 APPLIED GEOPHYSICS (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 2. Pr. ( GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1107 or GEOL 3150) and ( MATH 1620 or MATH 1623 or MATH 1627 ) and PHYS 1510 . Departmental approval. Overview of geophysical methods with applications to resource, tectonic and environmental analyses. Seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, electrical and electromagnetic methods will be included.

GEOL 6840 CLIMATE CHANGE AND SOCIETY (3) LEC. 3. The course will investigate the science of Earth’s changing climate, the societal influences on climate change, as well as the expected impacts based on the collected scientific evidence. Analysis of peer-reviewed literature on the key aspects of climate science, the drivers of climate change, Earth’s climate trends, the evidence of climate change, predicted future climate scenarios, expected impacts, and the array of possible societal response options to prevent/mitigate the consequences of anthropogenic climate change. The class will have a strong component of discussion of literature and foundational knowledge as well as reflection on what students have learned and the implications of this knowledge for their areas of interest and generally for their lives.

GEOL 7100 GEOCOMMUNICATION (3) LEC. 3. Departmental approval. Instruction and practice in written and oral communication skills necessary for a successful career in the geosciences; emphasis on preparation of scientific articles, technical reports, abstracts, and thesis; preparation and delivery of oral presentations.

GEOL 7170 IMPACT AND PLANETARY GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. GEOL 1100 and GEOL 1110 . Study of impact craters and their formation. Identification of impact crates. Role of impacts in planetary evolution and in evolution and extinction of life on Earth. Study of rocky and icy geologic surface terrains and their geologic processes.

GEOL 7200 TECTONICS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2050 and GEOL 4010 . Departmental approval. Emphasis will be placed on plate tectonics and driving forces, evolution of collisional, transform and extensional systems, and dynamic indicators of past and current tectonic processes.

GEOL 7250 GROUNDWATER HYDROGEOLOGIC MODELING (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 6100 . Departmental approval. Overview of groundwater modeling techniques with environmental and geologic applications. Interaction of geology and subsurface groundwater flow. Basin hydrology modeling. Practical experience in computer simulations of subsurface hydrogeologic processes.

GEOL 7260 AQUEOUS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. CHEM 1040 and GEOL 2050 . Departmental approval. Study of water-rock reactions that control the chemical composition of groundwater; aqueous geochemistry of trace elements; groundwater pollution, remediation and geomic robiology.

GEOL 7300 CYCLES THROUGH EARTH HISTORY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4100 and GEOL 4260 . Discussion of the fundamental processes controlling sedimentary cycles at different physical, biotic, and temporal scales.

GEOL 7400 ADVANCED ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4210 . Departmental approval. The practical and theoretical aspects of economic geology as applied to exploration and development of natural resources.

GEOL 7410 GEOLOGY OF ORGANIC MATTER (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4010 and GEOL 4110 . Departmental approval. The origins, classifications, taphonomy of organic matter, modern and ancient processes and environments of deposition of organic-rich strata, including hydrocarbon- source rocks and coals. Laboratory and field trips required.

GEOL 7450 MINERAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. CHEM 1040 and GEOL 2050 . Overview of geology and geographic distribution of mineral resources; economic aspects affecting their extraction; environmental impacts and cost of mineral resource extraction.

GEOL 7500 PALEOCLIMATOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Explores how Earth's climate has evolved dynamically over time, varying within restricted boundaries that allowed life to exist and evolve. Explores interactions among Earth's surface abiotic and biotic components, and includes plate tectonics, atmospheric chemistry and physics, and ocean productivity.

GEOL 7550 ADVANCED GEOPHYSICAL METHODS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 6600 . Departmental approval. Advanced treatment of geophysical methods, data interpretation and modeling. Applications to resource development and environmental assessments will be explored, with emphasis on seismic methods.

GEOL 7600 PETROLOGY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2050 and GEOL 4010 . Departmental approval. The description, classification, formative processes, and petrologic interpretation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

GEOL 7610 STRUCTURAL AND METAMORPHIC ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 2050 and GEOL 3400 and GEOL 3650 . Quantitative analysis of dynamic, kinematic and chemical responses of rocks and minerals to crustal movements and dynamo thermal metamorphism.

GEOL 7650 FACIES ANALYSIS AND SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 2. Pr. GEOL 4010 and GEOL 4110 . Departmental approval. Systematic analysis of modern and ancient deposition facies, and their interpretation in a sequence stratigrahic context. Laboratory and field trips required.

GEOL 7700 ANALYTICAL ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 2. LAB. 1. Pr. CHEM 1040 or PHYS 1510 or MATH 1620 . Biweekly lectures will teach the theory and principles of isotope geochemistry and mass spectrometry, leading to applications in geoscience research. Lab sessions and problem sets will support lectures and emphasize work with various mass spectrometers in the Department of Geosciences.

GEOL 7930 DIRECTED STUDIES (1-3) LEC. 3. Departmental approval. Directed studies. May incorporate literature, field and/or laboratory research in any proportion. Subject matter and credit hours shall be determined by student and directing faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

GEOL 7980 CAPSTONE PROJECT (1-3) LEC. SU. Literature, field and/or laboratory research directed towards completion of capstone project required for non-thesis option. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

GEOL 7990 RESEARCH AND THESIS (1-10) MST. Departmental Approval. Course may be repeated with change in topics.

GEOL 8900 DIRECTED STUDY (1-6) IND. 3. Provides exposure to discipline-specific research procedures in Earth System Science. Students will work closely with their mentors to explore an Earth-system problem through directed readings, literature searches, field work, laboratory experimentation, and quantitative analysis. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

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Auburn University Athletics

XC/Track 6/14/2024 2:36:00 PM

Tharp wins USATF U20 Outdoor Championships title in 110m hurdles

EUGENE, Oregon - Auburn freshman Ja'Kobe Tharp claimed the USATF U20 Championships title in the 110m hurdles Thursday in Eugene, Oregon at the historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.

Tharp clocked a personal best of 13.12, which earned him a spot on Team USA to compete in the World Athletics U20 Championships, August 27-31 in Lima, Peru.

Last week, Tharp competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where he was the runner-up in the event, crossing the line in 13.20.

The Rockvale, Tennessee native will participate in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials later this month in the 110m hurdles with hopes of qualifying for Team USA. Trials will take place June 21-30 in Eugene. The first round of the men's 110m hurdles begins on June 24 at 7:05 p.m. CST.

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Ja'Kobe Tharp

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Administration & Faculty

Lacey Armstrong

Executive Director Joseph S. Bruno Endowed Chair

I grew up in Nampa, Idaho, USA and attended Auburn University where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and completed the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy Program in 2009. I went on to complete the U.S. Military-Baylor University Graduate Program in Nutrition and U.S. Army Dietetic Internship. The emphasis of my graduate studies was on heart health of U.S. Military Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, DC. During my eight-year military career as a Registered Dietitian and Army Officer my work shifted to injury prevention, performance and sports nutrition in Airborne Soldiers and improving the nutrition environment for military families. I was fortunate to serve my final tour of duty in the country I fell in love with as an undergrad, at the U.S. Army base in Vicenza, Italy. I know firsthand the impact an international academic experience can have on developing confidence, problem solving, leadership, professional and interpersonal skills. My aim in the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy Program is to empower students to become thoughtful, culturally intelligent leaders in increasingly diverse careers and communities. It is an honor to walk with tomorrow’s global leaders and change agents on this unique educational journey in beautiful Ariccia, Italy and beyond.

Maurizio Antonini

Resident Director

I was born in Rome on December 29th, 1965 and grew up in Ariccia. Italy. I studied at the Scientific Lyceum Vailati in Genzano and then completed my studies in England where I graduated at the London College for Communications in International Business. I then obtained other specific industry diplomas such as the LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the IAA (International Advertising Association), and the CDT diploma (College for the Distributive Trades). I then worked in the communication and advertising industry with the Lowe Group, then in branding with Landor Associates in London, and later with FutureBrand and TrueBrand in New York and San Francisco. Today, I continue to consult with one of Italy’s leading branding companies, InArea. I have personally led international projects with clients such as South African Airways, Telecom Italia, ENI, FIAT, Credit Suisse and American Express. I live in Rome and am married to Rossella de Venuto with whom I have three children Mario, Bruce, and Vega. I have a passion for sailing and travel, and I love photography and cinema. Since 1995, I have managed Interlinea, a company based in Rome that focuses on the production of cultural events, art-oriented programs, and educational programs, as well as, community and corporate communications. My passion for art and my love for my hometown of Ariccia led me to be an advisor to the Museum of Baroque of the Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia. Through this association, I have served as the Resident Director of the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program since 2002, coordinating the Italian aspects of the Program, as well as lecturing on a variety of topics related to Italy and its culture. I also serve on the Dean's Advisory Board for the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University..

Cinzia Bracalente

Program Facilitator

I was born on July 18, 1980. After qualifying as a Programmer in 1999, I spent several months in Galway, Ireland, where I worked and studied to improve my language skills. After this experience, I developed a strong interest in traveling and exploring different cultures and countries. Since 2002, I have been working as a tour leader, leading groups to various destinations both in Italy and around the world for Italian and international companies. I speak fluent English and Spanish and my interests are traveling, music, art, and good food. In 2008, I began a collaboration with the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program, first as an Assistant and then as the Program Facilitator. In this role, I oversee all of the needs and activities related to the residence and classroom areas in the Chigi Palace and I also accompany the students on field trips. I provide logistical support, practical help, and information to both students and faculty program-related needs while living in Italy.

Roberta Londi

Program Coordinator

I was born on November 5, 1977 and raised in Genzano di Roma, Italy. In 2002, I spent a period of research in the United Kingdom at the University of London Senate House Library and at the Tate Gallery, focusing on William Blake’s Art and Poetry. In 2003, I finished my studies and graduated from the Second University of Rome “Tor Vergata” with a University Degree in English Language, Art and Literature. My thesis, “William Blake and the Political Prophecies, The French Revolution, and Europe: a Prophecy”, received a perfect score of 110/110. One of my passions is art and since 1999, I have been a Docent at the Baroque Museum of the Palazzo Chigi, located in Ariccia. As an expert in Baroque Art, I have led tours for visitors from Italy, England, and America. In 2003, I began working with Interlinea in the role of Program Coordinator for the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy Program. My role is that of organizing the delivery of the academic objectives of the Program and providing logistical support for all of the arrangements required for the Program’s numerous field trips. I also provide lectures on the history and significance of the European Grand Tour and assist students with travel advice and bookings for relatives and friends coming to visit them while they are studying in Italy.

Become a Master Naturalist

Join a state-wide volunteer network by becoming a maryland master naturalist, how do i become a maryland master naturalist.

Application to the Maryland Master Naturalist Program is made through individual Host Sites (see Volunteer Training Region links below). Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, have transportation to training classes/field trips and volunteer service activities, and be available to complete the 60-hour training as well as volunteer 40 hours per year. Applicants must show an interest in natural resources and be able to read, write and comprehend the information presented in the training sessions. Applicants must be able to interact with and communicate that information to the general public. The Master Naturalist trainee must pass a final exam in order to volunteer in the program.

Maryland Master Naturalist Program trainees are selected by the training program Host Site(s) as suitable volunteers based on their applications, references, and interviews. Once accepted into the program, there is a $250 fee due at the start of the training to cover the cost of materials. 

Individuals accepted into the Maryland Master Naturalist Program receive 52 hours of instruction, including hands-on activities and demonstrations, indoors and out. The course also includes at least 8 hours of a field trip or trips to a different site, for a total of 60 hours of instruction and field programming.

All classes and field trip(s) are taught by experts in the subject. The curriculum includes:

Introduction to Maryland Natural History Flora and Fauna: Identification, Behavior and Taxonomy Fundamental Ecological Principles How Humans Affect the Landscape The Science of Science Teaching and Interpretation 

See the Master Naturalist  Policies and Guidelines  to learn more about training to become a Master Naturalist.

For more information: Contact  Joy Rafey  at   [email protected]  or 410-531-0534

University of Maryland Extension programs are available to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

If you need assistance to participate in an activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension at [email protected] or 410-531-0534 at least two (2) weeks prior to the activity start date.

Training Regions of Maryland

For our training purposes, we divide Maryland into three physiographic regions. The areas differ in their geographic features, plants, and animals. Applicants should choose a training course in the region where they plan to do volunteer work as a Master Naturalist.

TRAININGS in the Coastal Plain Region

The Coastal Plain Region is the farthest to the east and includes all the low-lying areas from the shores of the bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Eastern Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester, Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties are all in our Coastal Plain Region, along with the eastern part of Baltimore City.

Listed below are current Master Naturalist Volunteer Trainings and the Host Sites that offer Master Naturalist Volunteer Trainings throughout the year.  Please review this listing to see what Host Sites participate in the Maryland Master Naturalist Program in this region and when they typically offer training (i.e., time of year, days of the week, time of day, etc).  

Applications are only being accepted by OPEN programs as noted below.  To apply for admission to a training, please contact the Host Site and request an application or use their online application link if one is provided. If a Host Site interests you but their training is not currently open, please email the Host Site contact for more information about upcoming trainings at that Host Site.

The cost of the training is $250 per person upon acceptance into the training. Do not send payment with your application.

If you would like to learn more about how your facility/organization could become a Host Site, please contact Joy Rafey at  [email protected]  

Open/Upcoming/Active Trainings

MD DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (MdDNR)  (Anne Arundel County) http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Education/MDNaturalistTraining.aspx Host Site Contact:  Paula Becker,  [email protected]   Dates:  February 14 - May 15, 2024 Days:  Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm with some Saturday field trips TRAINING CONCLUDED

AMERICAN CHESTNUT LAND TRUST (ACLT),  Prince Frederick, MD (Calvert County) http://acltweb.org/ Host Site Contact:  Autumn Phillips-Lewis,  [email protected]   Dates:  March 4 - June 17, 2024 Days:  Monday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm with some Saturday field trips NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

ADKINS ARBORETUM,  Ridgely, MD (Caroline County) with  Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, and ShoreRivers http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/  and   https://www.adkinsarboretum.org/programs_events/adult-programs/maryland-master-naturalist-training.html Host Site Contact:  Jenny Houghton,  [email protected]   Dates:  March 20 - December 18, 2025 Days:  3rd Thursday of each month, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm with some Saturday field trips APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED beginning APRIL 1 2024:  Click HERE  for imformation and application

Host Sites (listed alphabetically by primary Host Site name) if a Host Site interests you, please email the contact listed below to inquire about future Master Naturalist trainings:

NOTE:  Timeframes are approximate and based on past Master Naturalist trainings and are SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Adkins Arboretum,  Ridgely, MD (Caroline County) with  Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, and ShoreRivers http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/ ,  http://pickering.audubon.org/, https://phillipswharf.org/,  and  https://www.shorerivers.org/ Host Site Contact:  Jenny Houghton,  [email protected]   DO NOT CONTACT UNTIL MARCH 2024 Timeframe:  March thru December NO 2024 TRAINING; 2025 class applications will become available in spring, 2024, and more information will be listed above Meets Monthly:  all day one weekday per month with some Saturday field trips

American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT),  Prince Frederick, MD (Calvert County) http://acltweb.org/ Host Site Contact:  Autumn Phillips-Lewis,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  February thru June Meets Weekly:  Monday evenings with some Saturday field trips

Anacostia Watershed Society,  Bladensburg, MD (Prince George's County) http://www.anacostiaws.org/  and  https://www.anacostiaws.org/what-we-do/education/adult-education/master-naturalist-program.html Host Site Contact:  Jamie Craven,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  September thru August the following year Meets Monthly:  all day one Saturday per month

Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks  (Baltimore County) Nature, Environment, and Agricultural Centers https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation/programs/nature-area/ Host Site Contact:  Breena Doyle,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  September thru November Meets Weekly:  All day Saturdays

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge,  Cambridge, MD (Dorchester County) http://friendsofblackwater.org/ Host Site Contact:  Sue Fischer (Friends of Blackwater),  [email protected] Timeframe:  September thru December Meets Weekly:  all day Thursdays with some Saturday field trips

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center,  Grasonville, MD (Queen Anne's County) http://www.bayrestoration.org/  Host Site Contact:  TBA  Timeframe:  September thru December Meets Weekly:  all day Wednesdays with some Saturday field trips

Elms Environmental Education Center, Dameron, MD (St. Mary's County) http://elms.smcps.org    Host Site Contact:   [email protected] Timeframe:  February thru June every 3 years - next training in 2026 Meets Weekly:  Tuesday evenings with some Saturday field trips

Gunpowder Falls & North Point State Parks  (Baltimore County and Harford County) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx   Host Site Contact: TBA   Timeframe: September thru November SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY Meets Weekly: all day Mondays with some Saturday field trips

Marshy Point Nature Center/Cromwell Valley Park,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County)  http://www.marshypoint.org/  and  http://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/  Host Site Contacts:  Ben Porter,  [email protected]  (Marshy Point NC) , and Brina Doyle,  [email protected]  ( Cromwell Valley Park) Timeframe:  September thru November Meets Weekly:  all day Saturdays

MD Department of Natural Resources  (Anne Arundel County) http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Education/MDNaturalistTraining.aspx Host Site Contact:  Paula Becker,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  February thru May in even numbered years Meets Weekly:  Wednesday evenings with some Saturday field trips

Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center,  Nanjemoy, MD (Charles County)   https://nceec-ccboe.weebly.com/ Host Site Contact:  Mike Callahan,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  March thru June Meets Weekly:  Tuesday & Thursday evenings with some Saturday field trips

Patuxent River Park,  Upper Marlboro, MD (Prince George's County) http://www.patuxentriverpark.com Host Site Contact:  [email protected] Timeframe:  February thru June SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY Meets Weekly:  Thursday evenings with some Saturday field trips

TRAININGS in the Piedmont Region

The Piedmont Region is more centrally located in the State of Maryland and is crossed by rivers descending toward the Chesapeake Bay. Eastern Frederick, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Baltimore and western Cecil Counties are in the Piedmont, along with the western part of Baltimore City.

If you would like to learn more about how your facility/organization could become a Host Site, please contact Joy Rafey at  [email protected]

HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY, Woodstock, MD (Howard County) https://www.howardnature.org/  and  https://www.howardnature.org/master-naturalist/ Host Site Contact:  Teddy Driscoll,  [email protected] Dates:  January 9 - March 5, 2024 Days:  Tuesdays, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm TRAINING CONCLUDED

MONTGOMERY PARKS  (Montgomery County) https://montgomeryparks.org/master-naturalist-program/ Host Site Contact:  Jackie Raiford,  [email protected] Dates:  March 22 - May 10, 2024 Days:  Fridays, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, plus online units and field trips TRAINING CONCLUDED

LAKE ROLAND PARK & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County) http://lakeroland.org/ Host Site Contact:  Lauren Isaacs,  [email protected] Dates:  April 1 -  June 3, 2024 Days:  Mondays, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, with some Saturday field trips TRAINING CONCLUDED

CYLBURN ARBORETUM, Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City)| https://cylburn.org/master-naturalist-course-at-cylburn-arboretum/ Host Site Contact:  Erika Castillo,  [email protected]   Dates:  September 3 - November 19, 2024 Days:  Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS April 2 - May 15, 2024:  Click HERE for information and application

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK NATURE CENTER , Walkersville, MD (Frederick County)  https://www.recreater.com/294/Fountain-Rock-Park-Nature-Center  Host Site Contact: Kelly Ketzenberger,  [email protected]   Dates:  September 6 - December 6, 2024 Days:  Fridays, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:  contact  Kelly Ketzenberger,  [email protected]   for information

NATURE FORWARD,  Chevy Chase, MD (Montgomery County) https://natureforward.org/  and  https://natureforward.org/master-naturalist/ Host Site Contact:  P eihan Orestes, Volunteer Coordinator,   [email protected] Dates:  October 1, 2024  thru June 3, 2025 Days:  First & Third Tuesdays of the Month, 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm ACCEEPTING APPLICATIONS until JULY 15, 2024:  Click HERE to apply

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum,  Catonsville, MD (Baltimore County) https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/mostpopular/banneker/index.html Host Site Contact:  TBA Timeframe:  March thru May Meets Weekly:  all day Mondays with some Saturday field trips

Carrie Murray Nature Center,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City) http://www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org/ Host Site Contact:  Sarah Lank, [email protected] or  [email protected] Timeframe:  May thru October or August thru December Meets Weekly:  Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings

Carroll County Nature Centers: Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch Nature Center/Piney Run Nature Center (Carroll County) Hashawha/Bear Branch:  https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/recreation-parks/places-to-go/hashawha-environmental-center-bear-branch-nature-center/  Piney Run:  https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/recreation-parks/places-to-go/piney-run-park/  Host Site Contacts:   Dawn Harry,  [email protected]  (Hashawha EC & Bear Branch NC) Gianina Porter, [email protected]  (Piney Run NC) Timeframe:  March - July Meets Monthly:  all day Sundays with some Saturday field trips

Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City)| https://cylburn.org/master-naturalist-course-at-cylburn-arboretum/ Host Site Contact:  Erika Castillo,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  September - November Meets Weekly:  all day Tuesdays

Fountain Rock Park Nature Center , Walkersville, MD (Frederick County)  https://www.recreater.com/294/Fountain-Rock-Park-Nature-Center  Host Site Contact: Kelly Ketzenberger,  [email protected]   Timeframe:  September thru December Meets Weekly:  all day Fridays with some Saturday field trips

Goucher College,  Towson, MD (Baltimore County) https://www.goucher.edu/environmental-sustainability/ Host Site Contact:  TBA Timeframe:  February thru April Meets Weekly:  all day Saturdays

Gunpowder Falls & North Point State Parks  (Baltimore County and Harford County) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx   Host Site Contact: TBA Timeframe: September thru November SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY Meets Weekly: all day Mondays with some Saturday field trips

Howard County Conservancy  (Howard County) https://www.howardnature.org/ Host Site Contact:  Teddy Driscoll,  [email protected] Timeframe:  January thru March Meets Weekly:  all day Tuesdays with some Saturday field trips

Lake Roland Park & Environmental Education Center,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County) http://lakeroland.org/ Host Site Contact:  Lauren Isaacs,  [email protected] Timeframe:  March/April thru May/June Meets Weekly:  all day Mondays with some Saturday field trips

Marshy Point Nature Center/Cromwell Valley Park,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County)  http://www.marshypoint.org/  and  http://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/  Host Site Contacts:  Ben Porter,  [email protected]  (Marshy Pont NC) , and Brina Doyle,  [email protected]  (Cromwell Valley Park) Timeframe:  September thru November Meets Weekly:  all day Saturdays

Montgomery Parks  (Montgomery County) https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-trails/nature-centers/ Host Site Contact:  Jackie Raiford,  [email protected]  (please do not email until early 2024) Timeframe:  March thru May Meets Weekly:  all day Wednesdays with some Saturday field trips NOTE:  NO PROGRAMMING UNTIL 2024

Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society),  Chevy Chase, MD (Montgomery County) https://natureforward.org/  and  https://natureforward.org/program/master-naturalist/ Host Site Contact:  P eihan Orestes, Volunteer Coordinator,   [email protected] Timeframe:  October thru May Meets Bi-weekly:  Tuesday afternoons

Oregon Ridge Nature Center,  Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County) http://www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org Host Site Contact:  Jessica Jeannetta,  [email protected] Timeframe:  March thru May Meets Weekly:  all day Mondays with some Saturday field trips

Robinson Nature Center   (Howard County) https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Robinson Host Site Contact:  TBA, call  410-313-0400 for more information Timeframe:  March thru May in odd-numbered years Meets Weekly:  all day Tuesdays with some Saturday field trips

TRAININGS in the Mountain Region

The Mountain Region consists of western Maryland and is characterized by the Appalachian Plateaus, Ridge and Valley, and Blue Ridge provinces of the state. This region includes Garrett, Allegany, Washington and western Frederick Counties.

Open/Upcoming/Active Trainings:

DEEP CREEK LAKE STATE PARK,  Swanton, MD   (Garrett County) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/deepcreek.aspx Host Site Contact: Cricket Smith,  c [email protected] Dates:  September 11 - November 13, 2024 Days:  Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:  contact Cricket Smith,  c [email protected]  for more information

Cunningham Falls State Park,  Thurmont, MD   (Frederick County) http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/cunningham.aspx Host Site Contact:  TBA Timeframe:  approx. 10-12 weeks in either Spring or Autumn but not for the forseeable future due to staffing levels

Deep Creek Lake State Park,  Swanton, MD   (Garrett County) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/deepcreek.aspx Host Site Contact: Cricket Smith,  c [email protected] Timeframe:  Autumn Days:  all day Wednesdays

Why I Went to the Woods - and Into the Maryland Master Naturalist Program - a video by Chris Lancette (Audubon Naturalist Society, class of 2020)

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Field Trips are an important component of learning at Auburn University. They often significantly enhance the content of a course by providing information that is difficult to convey in a laboratory or classroom setting. Advanced planning can help minimize risk exposures to faculty, staff, students, and Auburn University associated with field trips. The following information is designed to serve as a guide to assist Auburn University faculty and staff in making a judicious effort to ensure a safe educational experience for students participating in field trips under their guidance. This information is intended to supplement and enhance any existing college, school, or department guidelines or procedures. In the absence of department guidelines or procedures, these guidelines serve as a framework for field trip management.

A field trip is defined as a University supervised educational or instructional journey or excursion away from the Auburn University campus, whether or not in University vehicles, that is organized and/or sponsored by a department or unit of the University, or by a faculty member or other authorized employee of the University, that is related to an approved academic program or area of study, serves an academic purpose, and involves participation by one or more students.

“Field Trip” as referenced here does not apply to international travel (contact the Office of International Programs for assistance). It is not intended to include internships, practicums, co-operative education, service learning, field research, volunteer activity not part of a University program, study abroad, on-campus excursions, out of classroom laboratory experiences of a routine nature, and travel by university athletic teams and related personnel pursuant to approved policies of the Athletics Department.

Field trip participants may include University faculty, staff, and students connected with the academic course. Other participation requires an academic purpose and departmental approval.

PLEASE NOTE: This information is intended to assist those individuals tasked with the planning and successful execution of university supervised field trips. However, each trip is unique and these guidelines do not address all scenarios that field trip participants, or their leaders could face. Departments and/or field trip leaders should contact Risk Management and Safety for general guidance during the planning process for each specific trip.

• Before each semester, field trip leaders should notify their Dean and/or Department Head (or their respective designee) of those courses or course sections that incorporate field trips. At a minimum, the notification should include information regarding the date, duration, location, and transportation plan for each trip. Based on the scope of the planned activities, the Dean or Department Head (or their respective designee) may request that a Hazard Assessment be completed in consultation with Risk Management & Safety.
• Early in the semester, the field trip leader should discuss with the students the schedule and activities that will take place, as well as any risks associated with the activities of the field trip. This information should be discussed again with a pre-trip orientation prior to departure. The type of field trip will dictate the level of detail needed in the orientation. Orientation materials should include the trip destination and purpose; a travel itinerary, route, rest and meal stops; lodging and transportation information; appropriate clothing, gear, or personal protective equipment; and the established rules and protocols specific to the field trip.
• Field trips should be clearly identified in the course syllabus (location, time, means of transportation, costs), and should include some reference to inherent risks associated with the activity (contact RMS for assistance with wording if necessary). If an unforeseen educational opportunity arises later in the term, the faculty member should discuss it with the class, as soon as possible.
• Prior to the field trip, field trip leaders should provide a list of participants (including faculty, staff, or other University representatives) to a designated departmental contact who would know how to reach the field trip leader during the trip if necessary. Medical Information Forms should be collected when appropriate (i.e. if a Hazard Assessment indicates higher risk activities).
• If the field trip is optional, each student must complete a Hold Harmless, Voluntary Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Form . These forms are NOT required if the field trip is a required part of the course. Students should also sign this form if they choose to deviate from the group travel plans, remain at the site after the planned activity is completed, or separate from the group. This makes it clear they are doing so of their own freewill and at their own risk.
• Whenever practical, it is recommended the field trip site be visited in advance by the field trip leader, or an appropriate university official, to evaluate and minimize, through effective planning, any risks associated with the location. Lodging premises and locations should be safe; and any safety concerns should be assessed and documented. See Hazard Assessment for assistance with site assessment.
• Field trip leaders should inform all participants that university policies for faculty, staff and students apply to field trips regardless of the location. Instructional activities and settings should be consistent with university policies including but not limited to policies on alcohol and drug use, vehicle use, student misconduct, etc. All participants are individually responsible for their personal conduct while on the trip. The University has no obligation to protect students or other participants from the legal consequences of violations of law for which they are responsible. While actively engaged in a field trip, the field trip leader may enforce the provisions of these guidelines and procedures by withdrawal or limitation of privileges, or, in the event of repeated violations, by excluding the offending student from further participation and arranging to return the student to the campus or to convey him/her to the nearest point of public transportation for return to the campus. Field trip leaders should inform participants to notify field trip leaders if any part of the instructions or activities are not understood or cannot be followed, regardless of reason.
• Depending on the scope and location of the field trip, participants should be made aware of exposures to animal or insect-borne diseases that could arise from participating in the field trip. The participants should be informed in advance of the specific risk involved and precautions that can be taken. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website is a good resource for general information ( www.cdc.gov ).

Accommodating Students with Special Needs

For students requiring special accommodations, faculty should discuss these matters with the student(s) in individual settings or notify them that they can discuss their concerns to the Office of Accessibility .

• The field trip leader should facilitate any special accommodations.
• Full consideration should be given by investigating the accessibility of the destination as well as transportation resources.
• Students with special needs related to religious and or cultural beliefs and values should be reasonably accommodated.
• Students with disabilities should always be permitted to participate in field trips and trips should be arranged in ways that reasonably accommodate them.
• Physical requirements should be clearly delineated, and students should be afforded the opportunity to complete an alternate activity in the event that participation is not feasible.

Emergency Situations and Accidents

Field trip leaders should develop an emergency response plan and know the procedures for responding in event of an emergency. The type of field trip dictates the level of emergency planning needed. Items to address in the emergency response plan include:

• All participants should know how to contact the institution from the site, find and use the first aid kit, find and use the cell phone, and what to do if separated from the group.
• In addition to the field trip leader, at least one person should be designated as a back-up to carry an emergency department phone number to notify the department on campus if an emergency has occurred.
• If the trip location is remote, it is strongly recommended that at least two persons on the trip have first aid skills, a first aid kit, and a cell phone or appropriate means of communication in the event emergency aid is needed.
• A protocol for circumstances that may necessitate the supervisor leaving the group to accompany an injured or ill student. Confirmation that cell phones will operate from the field trip site should be made in advance so that alternative arrangements can be made if needed.

In the event of an emergency, field trip leaders should attend to the injured immediately. Once the situation has been stabilized, field trip leaders can then determine what condition(s) or act(s) caused the injury or illness. The field trip leader should initiate any steps that are necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future. Things to look for are: specific sequence of events that led to the emergency situation, conditions that may have contributed to the emergency situation, and statements from eyewitnesses, if available.

Immediately call 911 in all incidents involving serious injury or death, multiple injuries, or extensive property damage. As soon as possible, contact the designated departmental emergency contact, Student Affairs, Risk Management & Safety, and Campus Safety & Security to report the situation and receive assistance. Phone numbers for these units can be found below. The Field Trip Accident/Incident Report Form can be used to record information about the details of the incident after the situation has been stabilized.

Title IX and Clery Act Crime Reporting Protocol

Most faculty and staff are designated as “Responsible Employees” under the university Title IX Policy. “Responsible Employees” must report any gender-based misconduct involving students or employees, regardless of the location, to the Title IX Coordinator promptly. All employees who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities are also designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) per the Clery Act. CSAs must report all criminal offenses that occur on properties owned or controlled by the university or a student organization to Campus Safety & Security promptly.

Victims of or witnesses to a crime should dial 911 immediately to report it to local police. If ANY alleged crime on property owned or controlled by Auburn University or a student organization is reported, victims should be encouraged to report to the police. (This is the victim’s choice). As a CSA, report what information you have immediately to Campus Safety & Security at (334) 750-9795.

If anyone becomes aware of gender-based misconduct involving students or employees, on or off campus, report as soon as possible to the Title IX Coordinator at (334) 844-4794 or auburn.edu/titleix.

Depending on the situation, reports may need to made to police, Campus Safety & Security, and Title IX coordinator.

If possible, begin and end all field trips on campus and determine transportation needs in advance. University-provided transportation (including rented vehicles and charter buses) should be used for transportation on a field trip whenever possible. Public transportation (i.e. regularly schedule trains or buses) is also an appropriate means of transportation.

University-owned and Rented Vehicles

Departments with vehicles can use them to transport students on field trips. The use of university vehicles is governed by the University Fleet Safety Policy . Anyone who operates a vehicle in conjunction with a field trip (whether owned by the University or not) should complete the Defensive Driving Training Course offered by Risk Management & Safety. Students who are 18 years of age or older and who have completed Auburn University’s Defensive Driving course are eligible to drive university vehicles for approved field trips when accompanied by the university employee conducting the field trip.

The use of 12 and l5-passenger vans is governed by the 12 and 15-Passenger Van Policy .

Any traffic or parking violations are the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle.

Use of Commercial Charter Operators

When using commercial charter operators, a contract for services should be executed through Auburn University Payment and Business Services . The department executing the contract should thoroughly review the contract, understand its requirements, negotiate acceptable terms and conditions, and agree to be bound by the terms of the contract. Contracts should be forwarded to Risk Management & Safety for assistance with vetting, insurance requirements, and indemnity/hold harmless wording.

Use of Private Vehicles (discouraged)

Students are urged to use university provided transportation if available . Students who choose instead to operate a privately-owned or commercially-rented vehicle, or to ride as a passenger in a private automobile do so of their own freewill and at their own risk. Auburn University employees should not drive students’ vehicles.

In situations where students wish to deviate from the group travel plans, such as requesting to drive their personal vehicle or make their own travel arrangements, a proper release form will indicate that they are traveling at their own risk and understand their own auto insurance is primary (contact Risk Management & Safety for assistance drafting a release). The University is not liable for physical damage to personal vehicles or medical compensation for their passengers.

If a faculty member or other university employee elects to operate a privately-owned vehicle for transportation, the vehicle owner’s policy will serve as the primary policy for liability and the sole policy for physical damage. It is advisable for the employee to confirm with their insurance agent that coverage will apply to business uses before using their personal vehicle on university business.

Students are responsible for their own medical insurance coverage for field trips just as they are while attending classes on campus. Any accident or injury that occurs to a student participating in a sanctioned field trip experience should be reported to Risk Management & Safety. Students should be reminded to carry ID and medical insurance cards at all times (see student handout).

Employees are covered by Auburn University’s On the Job Injury (OJI) program. OJI claims can be reported at the following website: https://ba.auburn.edu/rms/risk-management-insurance/report-a-claim-or-incident/

Personal Property

The University does not provide insurance coverage for students’ or other participants’ property. If personal property is lost or damaged during the trip, regardless of fault, most individual’s homeowners/tenants insurance coverage will respond. Any deductibles are the responsibility of property owner. If the property owner does not carry any homeowners/tenants insurance, then the entire amount of the damage is their responsibility. Auburn University will not pay for any loss or damage to any personal property – individuals use it at their own risk. Insurance covering personal belongings is made available through the following website and is the financial responsibility of the owner: https://ba.auburn.edu/rms/risk-management-insurance/student-employee-property-insurance/

If taking expensive university equipment off premises, please check with Risk Management & Safety to discuss insurance needs.

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Ethan Davis is not your average student.

When he realized his study abroad trip to France would overlap with the 80 th anniversary of D-Day, Davis decided to run the marathon at the Normandy Running Festival — and he was not even a runner.

“The Air Force physical fitness test is a mile-and-a-half, so that was my go-to training run,” he said. “It’s a big jump to 26.2 miles, but I knew I had to take this opportunity.”

Davis is an Air Force ROTC student at Auburn University and has been enlisted in the Air National Guard since 2020. A rising senior, he is an economics major with a minor in aerospace engineering who hopes to fly for the Air Force when he graduates next May.

Davis comes from a military family, with both his father and grandfather having served in the Air Force. He was initially planning on becoming a commercial pilot, but when he attended orientation before his first semester at Auburn, he saw a sign about ROTC and immediately knew what he should do.

“When I realized the Air Force could pay for my training and I could fly for the country instead, I just knew it was the best path for me,” he said. “Having grown up in a military environment, I know about the selflessness that exudes from committing a career to protecting a nation.”

Davis is currently traveling with Auburn students and faculty on a Journalism-Sports Production study abroad trip focused on European sports production. The day before the June 2 race, he rented a car in Paris and drove the two-and-a-half hours to Normandy. The marathon took Davis and his fellow runners along Juno and Sword Beaches.

“There were over 80,000 British and Canadian soldiers who stormed those very beaches we got to run on,” he said. “It took about a month for them to fight the Germans and take back the city of Caen, which was one of the first areas liberated before the rest of the country.”

Davis found the race to be an interesting experience, especially when he saw several historical reenactors running the marathon.

“I saw one guy in a full WWII-era military uniform with a helmet and a backpack,” he said. “There were super cool sites and so many spectators, and it was inspiring to see all the local kids high-fiving the runners and cheering. I didn’t know what anyone was saying, but it was awesome, and it helped me keep my head up, especially at the end.” 

Davis’ personal goal was to run the 26.2 miles in under four hours, and he finished in three hours and 53 minutes — extremely impressive for someone who wasn’t a runner six months ago. Around mile 23, he started to experience leg cramps, but his determination and the support of his fellow study abroad classmates kept him going until the finish line.

“Everyone at study abroad was super supportive,” he said. “When I was waiting in the queue for the race, I had my phone out, and I started to see good luck messages in our GroupMe flooding in. I realized everyone was rooting for me, and that made me smile, so I knew I had to show out.”

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Auburn Tigers Athletic Program One of Nation's Best?

Cj errickson | jun 10, 2024.

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Since Auburn University's athletic director John Cohen assumed his role in 2022, all sports at Auburn have been near or at their best. Most recently, the men's track and field team came in second place at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon - only losing by one point to the University of Florida this past weekend. 

That performance ultimately capped off a fantastic year for the Auburn Tigers sporting programs. 

In the 2023-24 season, three Auburn programs clinched prestigious SEC titles. The journey to this success began with the men's basketball team in March, marking a significant milestone.

"We've won a few of these. I think this one is the most special." - Bruce Pearl after Auburn's win over Florida in the SEC Tournament Championship Game pic.twitter.com/IdjU1kcIVj — The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) March 17, 2024

In April, the men's golf team hoisted the SEC trophy. A few weeks ago, the team finished No. 1 in the NCAA with a national title.

Destiny fulfilled. 🏆 Congratulations to the Auburn Tigers, winners of the 2024 Division I Men’s Golf Championship! 🐅 #FeelTheJoy pic.twitter.com/vvtEgUhOeu — FootJoy (@FootJoy) June 5, 2024

Not to be outdone, the Tigers women's equestrian team has once again proven their dominance, securing their sixth consecutive title. Despite the NCAA's technical classification, they continue to compete with numerous other SEC schools, a testament to their unwavering dedication and resilience. 

Auburn sports is in prime position for more hardware in 2024-25 

While many of Auburn's programs played well this past season, there is considerable anticipation for the Tiger football program. With the retirement of Alabama's Nick Saban and the departure of Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, the SEC West is wide open for the first time in years. 

With head coach Hugh Freeze on board and a top-10 recruiting class, anything is possible for the Tiger football program this season. Having a 6-foot-3, 5-star wide receiver prospect doesn't hurt either.

We can get used to this 🍿 @CamColeman12 pic.twitter.com/u5VoeTJEpo — Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) April 8, 2024

With all the other sporting programs seeing success, Auburn can continue to be one of the most well-rounded and successful athletic programs in NCAA Division I sports.

CJ ERRICKSON

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🐊 Florida eliminates NC State

💪 Tennessee on the brink of MCWS finals

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2024 ncaa outdoor track and field championships: schedule, location, tv channels, history.

Over 250 NCAA member institutions sponsor Division I track and field teams, and each year, these teams hope to compete in the championship meet. With over 20 events for both men and women, the championship meet will cap off an exciting outdoor season. 

Here's all you need to know about the 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships.

Florida won the 2024 men's outdoor championship, its third-straight title. Arkansas won the 2024 women's outdoor championship, sweeping the indoor-outdoor titles.

➡️  Click or tap here for live updates of the championships

When are the 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships?

The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships are from Wednesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 8. Both the men's and women's championships are held simultaneously.

Where are the 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships?

The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. It will be the 15th time the outdoor championships have been held in Oregon and the first time since 2022.

You can purchase tickets to the 2024 championships here.

MORE: Here's how the outdoor track and field championships work

How to watch the 2024 NCAA DI outdoor track and field championships

The 2024 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships will air on the ESPN family of networks.

* All broadcast times and networks are subject to change. All times listed are Eastern. 

Click or tap here for the latest updates to broadcast information.

What is the schedule of events?

The NCAA announced the 2024 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships schedule of events on February 9, 2024. Below are some of the notable dates and times for events:

All times are Pacific and subject to change

Click or tap here for the schedule of events in pdf form | Live Results link

How are championship participants selected?

The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Committee will select and announce the participants for the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The top 48 declared student-athletes will be accepted into the first round competitions for each individual event. The top 24 declared relay teams will be accepted into the first round competitions for each relay event.

Combined events do not attend the first round. For combined events (Heptathlon and Decathlon), the top 24 declared student-athletes in each event based on their position on the national descending-order list will be accepted directly into the Championships. 

There are two first rounds, one for the east region and one for the west region. The qualifiers out of these two regions will compete in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

🏆:  Here are the DI track and field teams with most NCAA championships

When is the championship field selected?

The 2024 DI men and women's outdoor track and field final site selections will be announced on Tuesday, May 28.

First round selection

Qualifying performances for the 2024 first rounds can begin March 1. The qualifying window closes for every meet that isn't a conference championship on Sunday, May 12. The qualifying window closes for conference championship meets on Monday, May 13.

Athletes accepted into the first rounds will be announced on Thursday, May 16.

Click or tap here for the first round selections press release

Championship selection

Combined event athletes (heptathlon and decathlon) accepted into the championship meet will be announced on Thursday, May 16.

The top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event advance from each first round. The list of qualifiers from each event contested in the first rounds will be announced by 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 26. The final list of the championships competition participants will be announced by 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 28.

Click or tap here for the championship selections press release

When are the 2024 NCAA first rounds?

The NCAA first rounds run Wednesday, May 22 through Saturday, May 25. Both the DI men's and women's first rounds are held simultaneously.

Where are the 2024 NCAA first rounds?

The meets will be held in two locations for the east and west regions. The NCAA East first round will be located in Lexington, Kentucky, with Kentucky serving as the host school. The  NCAA West first round will be located in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Arkansas serving as the host school.

🗓: Here are the future dates and sites for DI outdoor track and field through 2026

What are the schedule of events for the first rounds?

You can find schedule of events for the 2024 NCAA East and West first rounds below:

• Location:  Lexington, Kentucky (University of Kentucky)
• Schedule of events
• Live Results
• Wednesday 6 p.m. ET
• Thursday 6 p.m. ET
• Friday 5 p.m. ET
• Saturday 5 p.m. ET

• Location:  Fayetteville, Arkansas (University of Arkansas)
• Wednesday 7 p.m. ET
• Thursday 7 p.m. ET
• Friday 6 p.m. ET
• Saturday 6 p.m. ET

What are the current outdoor track and field rankings?

Click or tap here to view the latest men's track and field USTFCCCA rankings . Click or tap here to view the latest women's track and field USTFCCA rankings . Both will be updated throughout the season.

Who are the past outdoor track and field team champions?

Here are the previous winners of the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The women's championship began in the 1982 season while the men's championship began in the 1921 season.

DI women's track and field championship history

#Participation in the championships vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions History of scoring in championships—1982-84 (15-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1); 1985-present (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1).

DI men's track and field championship history

* Unofficial championship & Participation in the championships vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions.

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