Established in 1856, Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier comprehensive land, sea, and space grant institutions with a dynamic 150-year history of strong commitment to instruction, research, and outreach. Auburn University is located in the family friendly town of Auburn, Alabama, with a population of 50,000, a renowned school system and nationally recognized medical center. Auburn is located approximately 50 miles from Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, and 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, geographically providing a moderate climate with easy access to both beach and mountain recreational facilities. Auburn is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report ratings of America’s Best Colleges, recently ranking in the Top 55 public universities. The University’s main campus enrollment is over 30,000 students, including roughly 24,600 undergraduates and almost 6,000 graduate students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,450 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. The Auburn Department of Chemical Engineering is consistently ranked among the top 30 graduate programs...

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