Florida State University College of Human Sciences

Auburn University RFID Lab making an impact around the globe and in the stadium

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

"Data from large quantities of products or items can be summarized all at once, recording literally hundreds of items in just seconds," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab.

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  • "Data from large quantities of products or items can be summarized all at once, recording literally hundreds of items in just seconds," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab.
  • "We have approximately 100 Auburn students working in the lab and gaining valuable experience prior to entering the workforce," Patton said.
  • The RFID Lab also helps Auburn Athletics do an inventory of RFID-tagged gear and clothing.
  • Millions of the RFID tags are helping everywhere thanks to Auburn's RFID Lab and its research.

Auburn University launches 2022 PSA, spotlighting how Auburn advances student success through experiential learning

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has launched its 2022 public service announcement, or PSA, spotlighting how it is advancingstudent success through experiential learning.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has launched its 2022 public service announcement, or PSA, spotlighting how it is advancingstudent success through experiential learning.
  • "As our PSA states, what makes Auburn so special is hard to put into words," said John Morris, Auburn's senior vice president for Advancement.
  • Our students are learning the lessons that lead to success and the betterment of our community and beyond."
  • For more information aboutthe many ways in which Auburn is leading student success and what makes the Auburn experience so special, visit auburn.edu .

'End Child Hunger in Alabama' provides county-by-county food guide resources

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The Hunger Solutions Institute in Auburn's College of Human Sciences, in turn, developed the End Child Hunger in Alabama, or ECHA, County Food Guide to support the growing number of Alabama households facing food insecurity.

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  • The Hunger Solutions Institute in Auburn's College of Human Sciences, in turn, developed the End Child Hunger in Alabama, or ECHA, County Food Guide to support the growing number of Alabama households facing food insecurity.
  • The food guide provides information about food resources through an interactive map of Alabama counties, which are clickable to access the listings of food resources in each county.
  • The Hunger Solutions Institute started End Child Hunger in Alabama, its first initiative, in 2013 as a statewide effort to move Alabama into the top 25% nationally in child food security.
  • The End Child Hunger in Alabama County Food Guide was one of seven programs recognized before Auburn home football games this season.