Auburn Accept Enduring $475 Million Proposal by Ohio.Details…
As of December 16, 2024, there is no publicly available information regarding Auburn University accepting a $475 million proposal from Ohio. Recent reports highlight Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering securing a record $117.7 million in new research awards and contracts for fiscal year 2024. This achievement marks a significant increase from the $29 million secured in 2018, reflecting a more than 300% growth over six years.
The college’s success is attributed to strategic initiatives, including the hiring of nearly 50 additional faculty members since 2017, which has led to an increase in research proposals and funding. In FY24, engineering faculty submitted 544 proposals requesting $458 million in research funding. Significant funding areas include Transportation and Resilient Infrastructure ($32.5 million), Advanced and Additive Manufacturing ($18.3 million), and Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems ($11.1 million).
Notable awards include a $22 million allocation from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center for research on lightweight, advanced manufacturing of structures for aviation and missile systems, and a $10 million grant from the Department of Energy for enhancing cybersecurity in the U.S. electricity sector.
These accomplishments underscore Auburn University’s commitment to advancing research that improves quality of life and fosters economic competitiveness. However, no information is available regarding a $475 million proposal from Ohio.
