Where Discovery Meets Responsibility
What if your lab could reduce waste, improve efficiency, save resources, and be recognized as a leader in sustainable research?
That is exactly what TIGERSpaces Labs is designed to do.
Developed by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Facilities Management and Risk Management and Safety, TIGERSpaces Labs is Auburn’s Sustainable Laboratory recognition program. The program helps laboratories work smarter, waste less, and strengthen responsible stewardship while supporting the groundbreaking research happening across campus.
TIGERSpaces Labs is the first installment of the broader TIGERSpaces initiative, which will grow to include offices, classrooms, residence halls, and centers as Auburn continues to embed responsible stewardship across every corner of campus.
The time has come for participants to join our first-ever cohort!
As one of the inaugural TIGERSpaces Labs, your team will have the opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable research at Auburn University. These founding participants will be recognized as pioneers who helped define what responsible laboratory operations look like on our campus.
This is more than a recognition program. It is an opportunity to take meaningful action and demonstrate how research excellence and resource stewardship can go hand in hand.
Why Join TIGERSpaces Labs?
When you participate in TIGERSpaces Labs, you are not doing it alone. The Office of Sustainability will be there every step of the way, providing resources, guidance, and support to help your lab succeed.
Participating laboratories can benefit from:
- Funding opportunities and rebate programs
- Specialty recycling services
- Access to a Glassware Reuse Program
- Freezer maintenance support
- Research into sustainable lab practices Sustainability
- Training and educational opportunities
- Grant proposal template language
- Peer networking lunches and community-building events
- Custom communications and outreach support
- Campus recognition and increased visibility
Whether your lab is already implementing sustainable practices or just beginning the journey, TIGERSpaces Labs provides the framework to help you identify opportunities, set achievable goals, and celebrate progress.
Help Lead the Way
The challenges facing our world require innovative thinking and responsible action. Research laboratories are uniquely positioned to drive that change.
If you are interested in tackling innovative goals, extending responsible stewardship, and helping to create a more sustainable future, we invite you to take advantage of this exciting new opportunity.
Join the first cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs and become part of a growing community committed to making Auburn’s research enterprise stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.
Ready to get started? Visit the TIGERSpaces Labs webpage to learn more and apply today.
Written by Sarah Reilein.
