Real stories. Real students. Find out why they chose Auburn Engineering — in their own words.
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Cade May

Aerospace engineering senior Cade May is using undergraduate research on FlightStream software to prepare for graduate school and a future career in the aerospace industry.

11/24/25 8:15 AM

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Addison Faggard

Auburn chemical engineering senior Addison Faggard shares how internships, career fair connections and Engineers Without Borders shaped her path and future plans.

11/14/25 10:35 AM

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Soundarya Korlapati

Computer science doctoral student Soundarya Korlapati is advancing AI and VR research while leading student initiatives across campus.

11/5/25 1:00 PM

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Megan Sharpe

Civil and environmental engineering doctoral student Megan Sharpe is developing a portable stormwater treatment device that turns dirty water into clean water.

11/5/25 12:00 PM

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Tyler Wilks

Mechanical engineering student Tyler Wilks shares how Auburn’s community, Brown-Kopel support and hands-on learning helped him succeed during his Honda internship.

11/3/25 10:00 AM

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Aidan Bosman

Civil engineering graduate researcher Aidan Bosman applies his passion for water to Auburn’s Stormwater Research Facility, working on community projects like Hickory Dickory Park restoration.

11/3/25 9:00 AM

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Olivia Dinehart

Auburn swimmer and aerospace engineering major Olivia Dinehart is balancing competition in the pool with big goals in the aerospace field and beyond.

10/27/25 1:15 PM

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Deena Sayegh

Doctoral student Deena Sayegh is applying industrial and systems engineering to improve healthcare efficiency and inspire students in the classroom.

10/27/25 1:15 PM

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Addy Lee

Auburn senior Addy Lee codes her way to success through robotics research, Makerspace innovation and leadership as a Cupola Engineering Ambassador.

10/22/25 1:45 PM

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Stanton Freeman

Civil engineering doctoral student Stanton Freeman found his perfect fit at Auburn through academic excellence, family culture and global service.

10/8/25 12:00 AM

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Stefanus Harris Putra

Aerospace doctoral student Stefanus Putra, from Indonesia, advances aircraft design in Auburn’s VSDDL, partnering with NASA and industry to shape the future of flight.

10/6/25 1:00 PM

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Mallory Holland

From Disney dreams to Miss Homecoming, Auburn engineering senior Mallory Holland celebrates her journey of family, magic and problem-solving innovation.

9/25/25 12:00 AM

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Peden Jones

Mechanical engineering master’s student Peden Jones helps lead the Kassel Hand Project, recreating a 16th-century prosthetic while teaching and conducting research.

9/23/25 2:50 PM

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Stephanie Meyer

Stephanie Meyer blends robotics and racing expertise as an Auburn doctoral student leading Autonomous Tiger Racing to victories while advancing autonomous vehicle research.

9/23/25 2:00 PM

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Margelle Kyle

Auburn junior Margelle Kyle helps future engineers as a Cupola Ambassador and designs braces for Dropped Head Syndrome, blending service with innovation.

9/22/25 12:00 AM

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Vince Visser

Auburn sophomore Vince Visser created Polar Docks, a cooling system for lake docks, earning him a spot as a finalist in the Tiger Cage competition.

9/16/25 10:30 AM

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Eliana Floyd

Eliana Floyd, a mechanical engineering sophomore, fuels her passion for racing by leading Auburn’s Greenpower USA and Formula SAE teams to victory.

9/11/25 2:35 PM

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Carolina Triboni

Carolina Triboni, a civil engineering grad student from Brazil, thrives at Auburn, blending research, leadership and community to shape her future.

9/11/25 2:03 PM

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Joah Shay

Freshman Joah Shay balances Auburn’s CEE program and walking on to the basketball team, driven by faith, community and a passion for building and teamwork.

9/10/25 10:00 AM

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Sathvik Prahadeeswaran

Auburn junior Sathvik Prahadeeswaran found community and career growth through computer science, student organizations and hands-on engineering internships.

9/5/25 9:00 AM

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Mary Ferguson

Aerospace engineering junior Mary Ferguson serves others through Engineers Without Borders and Cupola Ambassadors while pursuing her passion for aircraft propulsion.

9/4/25 11:35 AM

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Emma Grace Boyd

Former state gymnastics champion Emma Grace Boyd is balancing Auburn biosystems engineering classes with competing in the SEC, excelling in both the gym and classroom.

9/4/25 11:10 AM

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Sydney Watwood

Auburn chemical engineering student Sydney Watwood helps bring clean water to communities in need through Engineers Without Borders while pursuing a career in water studies.

9/4/25 11:00 AM

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Liam Heary

Auburn swimmer and computer science major Liam Heary is excelling in the pool, classroom and entrepreneurship, competing in the 2025 Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition.

9/4/25 10:15 AM

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Samantha Korac

Auburn sophomore Samantha Korac designs autonomous race cars and researches GPS technology through Autonomous Tiger Racing and GAVLAB.

9/3/25 4:00 PM

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Kate Handel

Kate Handel, ’23 chemical engineering, is a grad student from Memphis, a U.S. Air Force second lieutenant, and a researcher in nanomaterials for medicine.

8/13/25 10:00 AM

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Bipasyana Dhungana

Bipasyana Dhungana, from Nepal, is a graduate student in Biosystems Engineering and a research assistant in the Biological Engineering Research Lab. She is also an award winner from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

8/13/25 12:00 AM

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Avry Prewitt

Woltosz Fellow Avry Prewitt is building a legacy in civil engineering — as a grad student, Chi Epsilon VP and fall 2024 graduation marshal from Birmingham, Alabama.

5/20/25 4:00 PM

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Jenna Sapong

Jenna Sapong, a mechanical engineering sophomore, balances academics and athletics as a defender for Auburn and Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team.

5/20/25 4:00 PM

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Phedra Peter

Phedra Peter, a senior in industrial and systems engineering, leads with purpose through Auburn SGA and the National Society of Black Engineers.

5/20/25 3:00 PM

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Nyah Dedeaux

Nyah Dedeaux, a 2026 industrial and systems engineering major from Madison, Alabama, shines on Auburn Danceline with a minor in supply chain.

5/20/25 2:00 PM

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Ryan Pollard

Ryan Pollard blends mechanical engineering with neurorehab research, using brain signals to control exoskeletons — all while pursuing his passion for teaching.

5/20/25 2:00 PM

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Anna Carter  

Anna Carter, a mechanical engineering major and Birdsong Scholar, is chasing aerospace dreams while crafting jewelry in England and solving problems at Auburn.

5/20/25 1:00 PM