The Experiential Education and Engagement Center encourages and supports undergraduate research and creativity. We have been charged by the Provost with administering funding for undergraduate research and creativity and are working towards this goal by providing mini-grants for faculty research or creative activity that involves undergraduate students. Review of proposals will be done by sub-groups of the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity advisory group. For more information, including guidelines and proposal cover sheet, click the button below.

The invasive vine kudzu is a familiar sight across Alabama. Students Rachel Davenport, Braxton Talbot, and Brittney Smith are currently working on a kudzu-related research project with Dr. Claudia Stein in the AUM Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences. They are testing the effect of a strain of bacteria that live in the roots of kudzu on the growth rates of different crops such as corn and beans seen here.

During the Summer of 2023, Kelsey LeMaster, a student pursuing a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design, created a series of eight vinyl graphics for the Office of Central Advising’s new suite illustrating various ways that AUM students engage with the University.

The panels and accompanying placard have been installed in the Central Advising Office located in Taylor Center room 145.

To encourage undergraduate students to participate in research and/or internships, the Office of the Provost is sponsoring a (1)-credit hour tuition scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship:

• Students must be registered for an approved internship or directed undergraduate research course.
• If you are not registered for a course or are not sure how to locate one, reply to this email or contact your advisor.
• Tuesday, January 16th, is the last day to add a course.
• You may apply for the scholarship once per semester
• You may receive the scholarship up to two times; once for an internship course and once for a research course).
• This scholarship does not apply to courses required as part of the student’s major program, such as the College of Education, Social Work in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Please note: Incorrect or incomplete information on the application can delay the award or exclude you from eligibility, so double-check your responses before submitting. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2023.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Finder is an easy way for all STEM students to access opportunities and participate in research programs. These programs are committed to promoting equity and equal opportunity in STEM fields. Opportunities for graduate students are also available.

The Research Club is a student organization aimed at increasing contributions to both graduate and undergraduate research at AUM.

·        Encourages members to explore and increase knowledge within the field of research in its many contexts.

·        Matches student's research interests with faculty research programs.

·        Members will write research papers with faculty and/or thesis presentations.

·        Students in all disciplines are welcome.

If you are interested in joining the club or would like additional information, please contact Professor Donald Amoroso at damoroso@aum.edu. 

As we continue to foster a culture of research and collaboration at AUM, the newly founded Research Club and Experiential Education and Engagement Center are excited to invite you to participate in a Research Flash Talks event on Tuesday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall Lobby. 

The Research Flash Talks will consist of the Goodwyn Hall lobby full of people sharing with students at individual tables in a speed-dating format. Every 10 minutes, we will let people know it is time to rotate. This event is targeted at providing students with information about research opportunities, connect faculty and students with mutual research interests, and spark interdisciplinary collaborations. Please let us know if you'd like a meal or a table by Friday, November 3rd.

This semester, we have 64 peer mentors mentoring 93 courses. These mentors help students in classes they have already successfully completed. Mentors help students with coursework, lead class discussions, and help students find campus resources.

Hello, my name is Jackson and I’m a sophomore at AUM and an EEEC peer mentor. Before attending AUM, I was overseas in the Army, stationed in Grafenwöhr, Germany. I have traveled to over a dozen and a half countries. I stepped outside of my comfort zone by communicating with people who did not know English, which within itself was very difficult. Over the course of three and a half years, I earned the rank of Sergeant. As a sergeant, I had to effectively communicate with my peers and subordinates every day to get our job completed. As a peer mentor, I’m looking forward to guiding everyone in the right direction for whomever may need it. After graduating, I plan on commissioning back into the Army and afterward go into politics. 

Starting in 2023-2024, AUM’s faculty, staff, and students are eligible for recognition for their Community Engaged work. These designations and awards will recognize AUM’s many contributions to our local and River Region communities. Apply by March 1^st for recognition in the April ceremony. The application will be available on November 15th and can be accessed by clicking the button below.

On October 18^th, 29 community partners and campus clubs and organizations shared service-learning and community engagement opportunities in which the AUM community could participate. 

Friday, October 27, approximately 40 faculty, staff, and students served at Shady Street. If you’d like to get involved with the community and to help contribute to a previously neglected area of northern Montgomery, join us Friday, November 17, 2023. Volunteers will meet at Taylor Center, leaving campus at 9 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m. each day. Participants should bring water and wear close-toed shoes.

This semester, several AUM peer mentors established the Service and Leadership Club (SLC). The purpose of the club is to promote and provide accountable service and awareness of issues on a community, national, and global level; develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationship between the community and university; and be a resource to students, faculty, staff, student organizations and projects, and community partners looking to do such work with Auburn University at Montgomery. All full-time, part-time, graduate, undergraduate, and alumni students as regular members and faculty and staff as associate members are eligible for membership. For more information or to join, please email aum.slc@aum.edu. 

C.H.A.N.G.E., Young Men on A Mission and TyTalks, 501c3, and other community members and organizations – including AUM’s Service and Leadership Club and UNIV Student Success Program- collaborated to host a Coat Drive and Trunk or Treat event on October 25, 2023, from 6pm-8pm. Organizations and community members handed out candy to neighborhood children and donated gently used coats that will be distributed to unhoused individuals at a later date. Club Treasurer Emilee McCracken organized the event and donated several coats for the cause. UNIV lecturer Dr. Djuana Duncombe-Paden’s students were in attendance and helped hand out candy. Follow this link for more information and additional opportunities to serve: https://changealabama.org/

Click the buttons below to view different service-learning and community engagement opportunities during the fall semester. Opportunities range from Shady Street to Selma’s National Voting Rights Museum. Additionally, if you are interested in participating in other community engagement opportunities, please reach out to our center.

The Experiential Education and Engagement Center has tools and equipment stored in a shared shed for faculty, staff, and students to use when working on AUM or community projects. We ask that those who utilize the tools to treat them with care, return them from where they were borrowed, and ensure the shed is locked. For more information, including of available equipment, please contact us: eeec@aum.edu. 

This semester, the Experiential Education and Engagement Center has held several faculty development sessions related to experiential education, such as Research Funding Opportunities, Utilizing Peer Mentors, SMART Scholarships for STEM majors, and Forage Virtual Experience Programs. Join us for one or both of the remaining opportunities for Fall 2023:

• November 8 (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.): Experiential Learning with the Student Opportunity Center facilitated by Dawn McKell. Location: Zoom 
• November 10 (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.): Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Mini-Grants. Join us for coffee, doughnuts, and discussion with other faculty who have received awards for projects. Location: 114 Administration Building

If there are workshops you would like for us to host, please let us know: eeec@aum.edu. 

As we continue to look for ways to expand experiential learning opportunities, please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about experiential education at AUM. Your feedback is critical to future programming, funding, and increased support from our center.