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Research

A distinguished team of iRACE researchers—specializing in branding, consumer psychology, fashion, retail, and artificial intelligence technology—advances innovation in retail and consumer experiences.

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In collaboration with government, industry, and community partners, we combine academic rigor with practical insight to enhance consumer decision-making, improve retail performance, and foster innovation in shopping environments.

Academy-Industry R&D Collaboration Opportunities

iRACE Research Brainstorming Sessions©

Does your company or industry have an unsolved question or problem which you would like the academia to delve into? Request for a free research brainstorming session with iRACE faculty and graduate student researchers! This informal, yet stimulating, online or offline brainstorming session may plant a seed for innovations leading to a giant step closer to your desired solution!

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For more info, email The iRACE Initiative.

iRACE Student Projects

We welcome a real-world industry-sponsored class project or  individual student project! Projects grounded in practical implications widen the horizon of future retail professionals, while benefiting the industry sponsors with perspectives of young generations.  

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For inquires on sponsoring a student project, please email The iRACE Initiative.

iRACE Hackathon© for Research and Development

We welcome corporate sponsorship for hackathons to tackle industry-identified problems. Throw an iRACE Hackathon© and be surprised by how Auburn students from diverse disciplines put their brains and ethos together to generate out-of-the-box solutions.    

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For info, email The iRACE Initiative.

iRACE Research and Consulting Services

Are you interested in consulting leading consumer scientists on a specific retail or consumer experience problem/issue your organization is facing and generate proprietary insights and solutions for it ? If yes, the iRACE Research and Consulting Services are here to assist you!

 

For inquiries on costs and procedures, please email The iRACE Initiative.

iRACE Research Areas

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