Welcome to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's First E-Newsletter
Dean's Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's E-Newsletter. As dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, it is my hope that this newsletter will serve as a dynamic vehicle to keep alumni and friends like yourself informed of the people, places and things that make Auburn Engineering so special. Our initial plans call for mailing the newsletter to you on bi-monthly basis, which will allow us to keep you abreast of developments in a timely manner. As we move along with our electronic communication program, we may want to change the frequency of our mail outs, or to add special mail outs to announce one-time or recurring events on and off campus that are of interest. You will be able to move on and off the mail list by clicking on the link at the bottom of this email.
Groundbreaking Planned for AU Transportation Technology Center
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby and his wife Dr. Annette Shelby recently joined a crowd of more than 150 Auburn University administrators, faculty, staff, students and friends to break ground for Phase I of the $108 million Transportation Technology Center at Auburn University.
Garcia Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan and AU President's Award
In a ceremony at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, Caesar Garcia, a senior in mechanical engineering, received the 2005 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and the President's Award for engineering.
Gilbert Receives ASEE Award
Juan Gilbert, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, received the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2005 Minorities in Engineering Award at a recognition banquet held during the group's annual conference in Oregon.
Lall Receives Research Grant from NSF
Pradeep Lall of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research the shock and vibration reliability of electronic and MEMS packaging.
Grant Funds Heart Failure Research UAB, AU to Collaborate in $18 M Grant
Tom Denney of the electrical and computer engineering faculty will collaborate with researchers in Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to form a Specialized Center of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR). The center, based at UAB, is funded for five years by an $18 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (HNLBI).
Harris Named BMEP Director
Shirley Scott-Harris, interim director of the BellSouth Minority Engineering Program (BMEP) and academic advisor for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has been named the program's director, according to Engineering Dean Larry Benefield.
Awards Reception Held for Alumni, Faculty and Students
Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering recently honored students, faculty and alumni at a ceremony and reception at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center.
2005 Donor Day
This year's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Annual Donor day was held at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National. The day's events kicked off with a luncheon for scholarship donors and the students that have benefited from their generosity.
Visit Us on the Web
We have a new look! Last year the College of Engineering overhauled its web presence - look, navigation and content. We invite you to log on to www.eng.auburn.edu and check out our new site.
Please let us know what you think of the changes by filling out our short survey at www.eng.auburn.edu/websurvey. Your name will be entered into a pool of names for a drawing to win a Samuel Ginn College of Engineering polo shirt.
Watch Our Progress
Check out our web cans and follow the renovation of Ross Hall and the construction of the new Transportation Technology Center.
Check Out Our E-Gear
Visit our on-line Engineering Spirit Store for the latest College of Engineering clothing and gift items. Log on to www.eng.auburn.edu/spiritstore. Or you can call us at 334.844.4804.
Give to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Giving to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering just got easier. Use our new secure on-line giving form at www.eng.auburn.edu/givenow to make your gift today!
