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Auburn University receives 3 state research grants for AI, fish feed projects
Tamika Williams
Tamika Williams
Sports Reporter · Columbus, GA
Tamika has over 8 years of experience covering local professional sports teams, including stints at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She holds a degree in Sports Journalism from Georgia Southern University and is passionate about promoting the local teams and athletes.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVM) - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund grants to Auburn University. The grants are part of $8.1 million awarded to Alabama institutions for projects in fields including medicine, agriculture and construction.Auburn projectsAuburn received $600,000 to develop an artificial intelligence platform to help identify post-traumatic stress disorder risks and improve resilience. The project will also provide training and knowledge-sharing for law enforcement, first responders and veterans.The university received $277,240 to research how to make artificial intelligence easier for people and organizations to use without specialized expertise.Auburn also received $387,658 to use microalgae to convert emissions from Alabama paper mills and wastewater aquaculture facilities into high-protein fish feed.Statewide awardsThe 20 grants will fund projects at four universities and one research center to spark innovation in industry and cr
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