Auburn Engineering secures record $117.7 million in FY24 research funding - 11/11/24 7:00 AM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.

Auburn established as leading force in ever-evolving AI world - 10/29/24 7:30 AM

The artificial intelligence realm is as transformative as any industry these days, and Auburn University is emerging as a leading force in that space.

McCrary Institute releases presidential transition task force report - 10/22/24 1:10 PM

The McCrary Institute released a report that outlines a series of cyber defense recommendations toward enhancing the nation's cyber resilience while maintaining a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world.

Engineering faculty members among those to be recognized by university - 10/15/24 10:30 AM

Nima Shamsaei, Panagiotis Mistriotis and Hari Narayanan among 19 distinguished faculty members from nine colleges across campus to be honored for their exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and the broader community.

Auburn Makersfest submissions due Oct. 18 - 10/8/24 3:00 PM

Auburn Makersfest 2024 is offering $2,000 in prize money to any Auburn student who has developed a product, written a song, or composed a poem – anything that was created – during a competition meant to stimulate creative thinking.

Auburn researchers are on the front lines to help prevent cyberattacks - 10/1/24 8:00 AM

October marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month, designated by the federal government for public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

Auburn Engineering undergraduate programs ranked No. 30 nationally - 9/24/24 7:20 AM

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

McCrary Institute appoints senior defense, policy executives - 9/23/24 7:30 AM

Craig M. Whittinghill, a U.S. Navy veteran of 29 years, was named deputy director for applied research and services and Kyle D. Klein, who served on Capitol Hill in a variety of senior policy roles for 12 years, was named deputy director for policy and partnerships.

Film series explains how AI in movies is applicable to daily life - 9/20/24 10:00 AM

Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the movies, then learn from Auburn University experts, who will serve as discussion leaders.

#GINNing Podcast: Parker Thompson Can't Lose - 9/20/24 8:00 AM

Parker Lewis couldn't lose. And neither can Parker Thompson. From touring Würzburg to securing the World Wide Web, this Cybersecurity Engineering grad student has synchronized his swatch for success. 

CDCR to host engineering career fair in September - 9/16/24 10:00 AM

The Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) office will host an annual engineering career fair Sept. 23 and 26 in Brown-Kopel Grand Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Software developed by assistant professor in CSSE part of $3.5M NIH grant - 9/4/24 10:15 AM

Haynes Heaton and collaborators hope to change the standard of care for leukemia patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.

Four engineering faculty members named Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellows - 9/3/24 9:00 AM

The Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellowship recognizes and rewards junior faculty who receive prestigious young investigator awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER, Department of Defense, Department of Energy or National Institute of Health Young Investigator awards.

Artificial intelligence fall lecture series kicks off Friday, Sept. 6 - 8/30/24 9:00 AM

Auburn University’s official artificial intelligence initiative, AI@AU, will host a series of Friday fall lectures – beginning, Sept. 6, from guest speakers representing academia and industry.

Cyber Fire Puzzles provides challenges for tomorrow's cyber defenders - 8/26/24 9:00 AM

Cyber Fire Puzzles, a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity challenge created by the U.S. Department of Energy and run at Auburn by Los Alamos National Laboratory, offered almost 60 students the opportunity to track would-be hackers via sequences and software clues on Aug. 24-25.

Hendrix named associate dean for undergrad studies and program assessment - 7/17/24 12:40 PM

Dean Hendrix has been named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment for Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Mario Eden, dean of engineering.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs No. 31 among public institutions - 6/18/24 7:40 AM

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 5 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, again, No. 1 in the state.

CSSE undergraduate programs director leads project to expand AI education - 6/17/24 8:00 AM

Two new artificial intelligence-focused classes will be open to all Auburn University students beginning in Spring 2025

Faculty member named to governor's council - 6/13/24 3:00 PM

Daniela Marghitu will apply 27-plus years of experience to help form strategies and policies geared to develop a unified state vision for computer science education.

Auburn expands support for advanced manufacturing - 6/11/24 9:00 AM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will create an Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing Laboratory to specifically foster workforce development, interdisciplinary collaboration and industry-relevant research and innovation aimed broadly at advanced manufacturing.

Assistant professor in CSSE part of cyber workforce development program - 6/11/24 8:00 AM

Akond Rahman is Auburn's principal investigator on a consortium designed to provide students with extra cybersecurity training in preparation for potential Department of Defense-related careers.

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.

Assistant professor in CSSE elevated to IEEE Senior Member status - 5/28/24 8:25 AM

NSF CAREER Award-winner Sathyanarayanan Aakur has served as an IEEE area chair and associate editor, focusing research on computer vision, natural language processing and visual understanding.

National cyber director headlines McCrary Institute special event - 5/23/24 12:35 PM

Transparent, accountable and evolving. That’s how White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. described the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan at a special forum Wednesday in Washington, D.C., hosted by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security.

McCrary Institute to host national cyber director in livestreamed event - 5/17/24 1:30 PM

White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., will discuss the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan on a special livestreamed event Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. CDT, presented by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff tours Auburn Engineering - 5/3/24 2:30 PM

Adm. Christopher W. Grady, who as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, toured prominent Auburn University engineering research centers in advance of his Friday address at Auburn's NROTC commissioning ceremony, at which he will serve as commissioning officer.

Graduate School honors 28 students from Auburn Engineering - 4/30/24 9:45 AM

More than 20 engineering graduate students were recognized at the annual Auburn University Graduate School awards ceremony, Friday, April 26, in the Melton Student Center Ballroom.

Auburn Engineering among co-sponsors at STEM state fair - 4/29/24 12:00 PM

More than 220 sixth- through 12th-graders answered these questions – and more — via poster presentations on April 13, and competed for nearly $15,000 in prizes, at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair at Auburn University.

Assistant professor awarded summer faculty fellowship in Germany - 4/19/24 11:00 AM

Santu Karmaker will spend three months with peer researchers at the Technical University Daormstadt.

McCrary Institute and ORNL partner on first regional cybersecurity center - 4/18/24 10:00 AM

Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security was awarded a $10 million Department of Energy grant in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to create a pilot regional cybersecurity research and operations center to protect the electric power grid against cyber attacks.

Auburn Engineering to offer new artificial intelligence programs - 4/10/24 10:05 AM

New programs include a master’s degree in AI engineering, graduate certificate in AI engineering and undergraduate certificate in AI engineering.

Auburn Engineering faculty named to 2024 promotion, tenure list - 4/8/24 1:00 PM

Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan recently announced the names of faculty awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2024, including 19 faculty in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

Remote, long-distance preparation no problem for Tiger Cage finalists - 3/25/24 10:30 AM

Engineering online graduate students Holli Michaels and Courtney Montague co-founded AbGlo and are among six teams competing in Friday's Tiger Cage final round

Makerspace manager, software engineering student create web app for E-Day - 3/22/24 1:55 PM

Garon Griffiths, Auburn Engineering Makerspace manager, and Matthew Clegg, a sophomore in software engineering, utilized the latest computer software tools to create a painless web application to make Feb. 23rd’s E-Day registration and data collection simpler than before for the 3,371 registered visitors.

College Board leans on expertise of computer science faculty - 3/18/24 8:15 AM

Daniela Marghitu has been appointed to the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A Development Committee.

#GINNing Podcast: Release the Hackin' - 3/8/24 12:00 PM

When it comes to hacking, Emily Kimbrell ain't slacking. Listen to this former aspiring cinematographer turned white hat wunderkind (and undergraduate software engineering research fellow) discuss how Auburn is routing her career — and the largest hackathon in Alabama.

McCrary Institute at Auburn University announces new podcast - 2/28/24 10:00 AM

The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security announced today the rollout of a new podcast, part of the institute’s new strategic plan to make the research institute a destination for all things related to cybersecurity.

Three engineering teams earn positions in March 29 Tiger Cage final round - 2/26/24 12:35 PM

Auburn Engineering students have been part of eight Tiger Cage-winning teams in the competition's first nine years.

Two computer science students recognized for undergraduate research - 2/20/24 9:00 AM

Matthew Freestone and Hugh Williams were considered as Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers by the Computer Research Association.

Proposed course will develop accessible and assistive computing systems - 2/15/24 9:00 AM

Daniela Marghitu's proposed course, “Designing and Developing Accessible and Assistive Computing Systems, Concepts, and Skills,” open to junior and senior CSSE students, could take flight by 2025.

Sixteen Auburn Engineering students to compete in Tiger Cage semifinals - 2/14/24 9:00 AM

In the Tiger Cage’s 10th rendition, teams selected for the March 29 final round will compete for $80,000 in startup capital, with $25,000 going to the overall winner.

AI@AU kicks off six weeks of spring AI forums on Feb. 9 - 2/1/24 1:10 PM

Artificial intelligence experts from universities across the South will offer insight and answer questions when Auburn University’s Spring 2024 AI@AU forum kicks off a six-week series beginning Friday, Feb. 9.

#GINNing Podcast: Pitching Mechanics - 1/26/24 2:00 PM

When it comes to subjects like heat transfer, let's just say computer science and software engineering freshman Cameron Tilly's 90+ mile per hour fastball already has him a little ahead of the game.

Auburn Online Computer Science degree ranked No. 1 by Best Colleges - 1/25/24 4:15 PM

Best Colleges, an online organization which annually recognizes national institutions, listed Auburn above all others when its 2024 rankings were released on January 23.

Registration under way for AUSome Science in 60 Seconds - 1/19/24 2:30 PM

Last spring’s AUsome Science in 60 Seconds research pitch competition was so successful, Auburn Engineering is hosting it again.

Assistant professor in CSSE named associate editor at top-tier AI journal - 1/12/24 11:45 AM

Pan He will play a vital role in the editorial decisions at IEEE's Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems

#GINNing Podcast: Quantum Credentials - 12/14/23 12:00 AM

After cracking his parents' password as a boy in Jordan, Farah Kandah, associate professor in computer science and software engineering, thankfully decided to use his knack for hacks on as force for good. These days, that's taking the form of quantum computing education and mentoring the Auburn Ethical Hacking Club.

ACRC the focal point for academic security research at Auburn University - 12/6/23 10:00 AM

The Auburn Cyber Research Center blends skills, needs from a variety of engineering disciplines, creates cyber research for the betterment of industry, society

#GINNing Podcast: Aupperle's Opportunities - 11/24/23 8:00 AM

Listen to software engineering senior Trevor Aupperle reflect on his college choice — and ponder his Prime potential — on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.