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Auburn ISE grad leads defense systems at Amerex

11/5/25 8:15 AM

From missile defense systems to fire suppression technologies, Auburn University industrial and systems engineering alumnus Conner Feemster has built a career focused on making complex systems safer and more effective.

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ISE professor awarded Toyota grant for vehicle interface study

9/11/25 10:10 AM

Missie Smith, assistant professor in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the Center for Occupational Safety, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention, has been awarded a nearly $100K research grant from Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) to study the attentional demands of in-vehicle interfaces.

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ISE doctoral student recognized as Ergonomic Practitioner of the Year

5/5/25 3:45 PM

A doctoral student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering was recently recognized with the Ergonomic Practitioner of the Year Award at the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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ISE alumnus publishes book to guide future engineers

12/17/24 2:50 PM

Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) alumnus John Rogers has released a new book, “A Career Worth Engineering,” aimed at helping engineering students transition into the professional world.

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Auburn ISE expands human factors expertise with new faculty addition

9/17/24 10:30 AM

The Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has welcomed Missie Smith as its newest faculty member. Smith joins the Center for Occupational Safety, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention (OSEIP) as an assistant professor, continuing her research in human factors.

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Six ISE doctoral students awarded ASSP Foundation Scholarships

8/27/24 10:15 AM

Since 1990, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in academic scholarships and professional education grants to occupational safety and health students and professionals working toward their educational goals. This year, six doctoral students in the Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) have been awarded these scholarships, totaling $32,000.

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Huntsville workshops inspire innovation, problem-solving

8/1/24 11:45 AM

The Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) recently held two unique workshops at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. The workshops focused on problem-solving, innovation and cognitive engineering.

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David named associate dean for research

5/29/24 7:45 AM

Allan David has been named associate dean for research for Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Dean Mario Eden.

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Alumnus credits ISE faculty for Army career success

5/21/24 3:35 PM

Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) alumnus Brandon Daugherty credits the ISE faculty for preparing him for his career as the director of safety for the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM).

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Maghsoodloo Assistantship awarded to ISE doctoral student

3/14/24 2:10 PM

Industrial and systems engineering doctoral student Savannah Maples has been awarded the annual Dr. Saeed Maghsoodloo Assistantship. The assistantship acknowledges and rewards the valuable role that graduate teaching assistants (GTA) play in the Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE).