About IDEAS

The Industry Design Experience for Auburn Students (IDEAS) program—a collaboration between the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and leading private companies—offers Auburn Engineering undergraduates hands-on experience through groundbreaking, real-world projects.

Since 2019, more than 150 students have benefited from the IDEAS program while maintaining full-time academic enrollment. Partner companies, in turn, gain access to top-tier engineering services from Auburn's best and brightest.

For questions or more information, please contact the IDEAS Program Administrator  Samantha Allbrook.

Partnership Benefits

Students Gain:

  • Valuable engineering work experience
  • Competitive pay
  • Full-time degree continuation
  • Multi-semester work opportunities
  • Real company operations experience
  • Dedicated secure workspace on campus

Industries Gain:

  • Pipeline for potential full-time employees
  • Access to talented, eager students
  • Engineering services at pre-professional rates
  • Hands-on, real-world experience for students
  • Flexible position offerings year-round
  • Partnership with Auburn University