Tara Richardson
Decatur, Ala.
Doctoral student
Polymer and Fiber Engineering

Tara Richardson likes a small town atmosphere. When visiting Auburn University, she was welcomed by the friendly faces and decided that it was the place for her. read more >>

David Branscomb
Sheffield, Ala.
Doctoral student
Polymer and Fiber Engineering

David Branscomb was attracted to Auburn University because of its reputation for being the top engineering school in the state. He also liked its proximity to his hometown. "Auburn offered the best of both worlds," says David. "It allowed me to be close to my family, while attending a great university." read more >>

Jackie Hundley
Auburn, Ala.
Doctoral student
Computer Science and Software Engineering

When her children reached middle school, Auburn alum Jackie Hundley began teaching at Charleston Southern and decided that she wanted to continue teaching on a university level. To do that, she needed a doctoral degree. She also knew that Auburn was the place to go because of its outstanding engineering program. read more >>

Mary Robbins
Dayton, Ohio
Doctoral student
Civil Engineering

Mary Robbins first became interested in civil engineering after an expo at her high school showcasing about different engineering disciplines. The project that interested her the most dealt with research on foundations for earthquake prone regions. "It just seemed so practical to me, which made it interesting," says Mary. read more >>

Kirn Cramer
The Woodlands, Texas
Doctoral student
Materials Engineering

While searching for the right university to get her undergraduate education, Kirn Cramer visited Auburn University. She immediately noticed the beautiful campus and the friendliness of the faculty and students. She toured the College of Engineering, already knowing her major would be materials engineering. read more >>

Kyle Lynch
Huntsville, Ala.
Masters student
Aerospace Engineering

For master's student in aerospace engineering, Kyle Lynch, one visit to Auburn University was enough to convince him that Auburn was the place to pursue his interest in engineering. "I loved the town, the school and the overwhelmingly friendly people," says Kyle. "I am extremely pleased with the choice I made." read more >>

Benjamin Byard
Morristown, Tenn.
Doctoral student
Civil Engineering

Doctoral student Ben Byard likes small towns. After spending time in the work place in Atlanta, Byard knew he wanted to earn his doctorate at an institution that was a leader in concrete technology and that offered a break from the hustle bustle of Atlanta. "Auburn rated high in both of those area. When I visited Auburn, I found the home town feel and the cutting-edge structural concrete laboratory I was looking for." read more >>

Moses Davis
White Hall, Ala.
Masters student
Industrial and Systems Engineering

Moses Davis got a sense of the Auburn family before he became an industrial and systems engineering graduate student at Auburn. While working at NASA during an undergraduate internship, Moses met Auburn alum Charles Shivers. Shivers encouraged him to attend graduate school at Auburn and got him in contact with Bonnie Wilson, recruiter for engineering. read more >>

Katherine Petty
Huntsville, Ala.
Masters student
Civil Engineering

After receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, Katie Petty wanted to continue her engineering education at a university closer to her hometown. She had visited Auburn a few times as an undergraduate and felt drawn to the university and its people. read more >>

Jason Welstead
Elkhorn, Neb.
Doctoral student
Aerospace Engineering

When applying to graduate schools, Jason Welstead was attracted to Auburn University because of its interest in having him on board. The aerospace engineering graduate recruiter and faculty members took the time to respond quickly to his questions and then followed up with an attractive financial package. "I just felt as though they actually wanted me to attend, as opposed to other schools that just expected me to show up," says Jason. read more >>

Emily Doucette
Pearl River, La.
Doctoral student
Aerospace Engineering

It was love at first site. Emily Doucette first visited Auburn with her parents as a high school student. She loved the campus and were impressed with the Samuel Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's reputation. read more >>

Nancy Bissinger
New Orleans, La.
Masters student
Industrial and Systems Engineering

Nancy Bissinger has strong ties to Auburn. Her father graduated from Auburn with a degree in veterinary medicine and she was born while he was in school. Those ties brought her back to Auburn in 1969 when she was searching for a school to earn her undergraduate degree. A visit to Auburn’s math department cemented the decision. There she found the type of learning environment that she needed to succeed. read more >>

Zach Reid
Pawleys Island, SC
Masters student
Aerospace Engineering

After completing his undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia, Zach Reid chose to pursue a graduate education in the field at Auburn University because of its reputation as a high-quality engineering school in the southeast that offered a small town atmosphere. read more >>