Computer Science and Software Engineering News

Panel will urge developers to incorporate cybersecurity measures early - 8/18/22 8:04 AM
Auburn University and the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security will host a special online event Tuesday, featuring leaders from the energy, private and government sectors to discuss the new National Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy, released by the Department of Energy.

AU signs memorandum of understanding with Los Alamos National Laboratory - 7/28/22 8:00 AM
With a focus on cyber and critical infrastructure security, AI, and data analytics, the MOU will primarily involve the Auburn Cyber Research Center and the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, along with relevant faculty from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

Professor in ECE earns $175k NSF grant to optimize device performance - 6/29/22 9:00 AM
Sadi Mehdi proposes the use of magnetic random-access memory will speed and increase processing power of cell phones and GPUs, which are often slowed by the increasing presence of deep learning programs

Auburn Engineering, Air University form partnership - 6/15/22 9:00 AM
The partnership is designed to develop an environment promotes unique opportunities for students and faculty to participate in Air Force-related research, while enhancing STEM-related education and research

Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence students awarded fellowships - 6/6/22 10:55 AM
Four Auburn CIEE members received the GEM Fellowship, an award designed to promote graduate opportunities for minority students.

David named acting associate dean for research - 6/1/22 11:45 AM
Allan David has been named as the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s acting associate dean for research.

Student in CSSE earns EPSCoR graduate research scholar award - 6/1/22 8:10 AM
Hai Phan, a fourth-year graduate student, is praised for his research on facial recognition

College unveils the Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence - 5/19/22 3:00 PM
Auburn Engineering wrapped up its year-long 25th anniversary campaign celebration of the Engineering Academic Excellence Program (AEP) with a gala reception and dinner held at the Hotel at Auburn University on Saturday and unveiled the program's new name - The Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence.

CSSE manager of academic programs named Auburn Employee of the Year - 4/26/22 7:38 AM
Clint Lovelace one of four employees campus-wide to earn the distinguished, annual honor

Engineering grad students, faculty recognized at annual Graduate Awards - 4/21/22 2:18 PM
Ten Auburn Engineering students and two faculty members were among dozens of award recipients at the 2022 Graduate Awards Brunch, hosted by the Auburn University Graduate School and the Graduate Student Council.

College hosting engineering spirit week events - 4/20/22 12:50 PM
Auburn Engineering's bi-annual spirit week returns April 25-29 on the Gavin Garden in front of the Brown-Kopel Center.

Program designed to improve STEM education in rural Alabama schools - 4/14/22 7:00 AM
Auburn was awarded $589,889 for the university's first National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Teachers project, designed to engage teachers and students from rural and underserved areas of Alabama in cutting-edge STEM technology.

Taylor named interim dean - 4/5/22 2:00 PM
Steve Taylor has been named interim dean of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Interim Provost Vini Nathan. Taylor will begin serving in this new role effective immediately. He succeeds Chris Roberts, who was named as Auburn University’s 21st president in February.

AI research leads CSSE assistant professor to NSF CAREER Award - 3/30/22 10:15 AM
Anh Nguyen awarded $460,736 to explore new means of improving artificial intelligence and open state's first K-6 AI club.

Engineering showcase brings hundreds to Huntsville - 3/30/22 8:00 AM
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering successfully completed its mission Tuesday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. More than 150 graduate students and faculty from all departments traveled to the Rocket City for the Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, presenting their posters in Davidson Center for Space Exploration to members of the Huntsville community and Auburn Engineering alumni.

Faculty invited to register for SEC AI conference - 3/29/22 11:25 AM
As part of a new consortium designed to advance the role of artificial intelligence in teaching and research, the Southeastern Conference is inviting faculty from its institutions to participate in the first Mini-Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Curriculum on Friday, April 8, via Zoom.

$2 million investment will create AI initiative at Auburn - 3/29/22 10:00 AM
The initiative – which plans to achieve proposed milestones by 2024 – sets Auburn University apart as the artificial intelligence center for education and innovation.

Computer science and software alumnus part of winning Tiger Cage team - 3/25/22 3:28 PM
Emmett Deen co-founded IGNTE with business administration student Jacob Cordero. Together, they created a platform that helps live-streamers ... and won $30.000.

Two CSSE teams among Friday's Tiger Cage pitch competition finalists - 3/21/22 7:35 AM
Software development within gaming and streaming platforms is the focus for two teams, but can they win the hearts of 11 industry professional judges as they compete for a share of $54,000 in early-stage startup capital?

Auburn Engineering faculty named to 2022 promotion, tenure list - 3/17/22 2:00 PM
Numerous Auburn Engineering faculty were included on the provost's list of those who were awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2022.

Conflict in Ukraine, sanctions imposed on Russia increase cyber threat - 3/9/22 10:00 AM
Frank Cilluffo says the time to prepare for a cyber attack to the U.S. homeland is now

Open forums announced for Samuel Ginn College of Engineering interim dean - 3/4/22 10:00 AM
Members of the campus community are encourage to attend forums, Monday, March 14, one at 10 a.m. and another at 1 p.m., at the Brown-Kopel Student Achievement Center Grand Hall or via Zoom.

Four CSSE students among Tiger Cage finalists - 2/28/22 11:00 AM
Jesse Stewart, Brooke Hopton-Jones, Sydney Pham and Emmett Deen, representing two teams, were among students from four teams selected to advance to the March 25 Tiger Cage final round.

Graduate student passionate about inspiring women to pursue their dreams - 2/22/22 10:25 AM
Sanjana Ruhani Tammim was selected to attend the prestigious Computing Research Association Grad Cohort for Women.

NSF ranks Auburn University among top U.S. research institutions - 2/17/22 1:15 PM
Auburn University is ranked in the top 11% of U.S. research institutions, coming in at No. 100 among 915 universities, according to the National Science Foundation’s recent Higher Education Research and Development Survey. Auburn also was highly ranked nationally in a number of specific fields of research, including No. 54 in engineering.

Four engineering teams reach Tiger Cage semifinals - 2/14/22 12:05 PM
Engineering students have won six of the first seven Tiger Cage Student Business Pitch Competitions.
Software engineering alumnus to co-narrate National Geographic special - 2/3/22 11:00 AM
Auburn Engineering alumnus is a sixth-generation descendant

Auburn Engineering No. 17 in latest graduate online programs ranking - 1/25/22 7:00 AM
College's online graduate program earns Top 25 ranking for sixth-consecutive year

#GINNing Podcast: Rah! Rah! Raj! - 12/27/21 12:03 AM
We needed a Cupola Engineering Ambassador superstar. And we got him. Enjoy this conversation with software engineering senior Raj Patel.

Fall commencement exercises to take place in Jordan-Hare Stadium - 12/6/21 1:05 PM
Auburn University’s fall commencement exercises will take place in Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 10-11, contingent on weather and current health and safety guidelines.

#GINNing Podcast: The Count of Monte Crypto - 11/12/21 12:01 PM
low Card chief technology officer Justin Poiroux used his Auburn computer science and software engineering experience to corner the crypto currency exchange market on the world's second largest continent in just a few years, a feat impressive enough to recently secure $15M in Series A Funding from venture capital funds like Peter "PayPal" Thiel's Valar Ventures.

Student earns trip to prestigious conference, Google mentorship program - 11/12/21 12:00 PM
Mousumi Akter had the opportunity to network and learn from prominent female computer scientists across the world during the annual Grace Hopper Celebration and was selected for the Google CS Research Mentorship Program.
Three engineering professors among AU Faculty Award winners - 11/11/21 12:00 PM
Adit Singh, Fai Foster Dai, and Dongye Zhao, were recognized for outstanding achievements in outreach and graduate faculty leadership, respectively.

CSSE scholar earns ASTM International Young Professor Award - 11/9/21 1:00 PM
Mark Yampolskiy is a decorated researcher in the field of Additive Manufacturing Security who recently helped organize ASTM’s new working group on Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing Security.

College hosting Engineering Spirit Week - 11/4/21 3:43 PM
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering kicks off a week of student-centered events with Spirit Week, Nov. 8-12.

Engineering students place second, fourth in Halloween Pitch Competition - 11/2/21 8:00 AM
Wesley Lowman and Christopher Howell combined to win $2,000 in the third annual Auburn University Halloween Pitch Competition on Friday, Oct. 29.

Professor awarded grant to help prevent additive manufacturing sabotage - 10/21/21 8:00 AM
Mark Yampolskiy, assistant professor in computer science and software engineering, believes a side-channel-based approach to detection could prevent sabotage attacks within 3D printed, additively manufactured components

Cyber experts discuss importance of public, private partnerships - 10/19/21 3:00 PM
Leading cyber security experts weigh in on utilizing public data to help protect national cyber infrastructure
Auburn to host senior DHS, FBI and NSA cybersecurity officials - 10/14/21 4:00 PM
Four of the nation’s most senior cybersecurity officials will gather Tuesday, Oct. 19, during an event hosted by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security to discuss the next generation of public/private cybersecurity partnerships.

Senior in ECE named Frank Vandegrift Co-op Student of the Year for 2021 - 10/7/21 9:00 AM
Justin Tran is a testament to why the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s cooperative education (CO-OP) program should be strongly considered by undergraduates desiring hands-on experience before entering the workforce.

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 10 with college’s highest awards - 9/27/21 12:30 PM
Nine outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime employee of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 24, by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council for their distinguished professional careers. These alumni include six who were recognized as Distinguished Auburn Engineers, three as Outstanding Young Auburn Engineers and the college’s former assistant dean of student services for his Superior Service.

Cyber Fire Challenge provides real-world, code-cracking experience - 9/2/21 12:50 PM
Thirty-five Samuel Ginn College of Engineering students and two Alabama National Guard members signed up to crack cryptic codes, discovered cyber anomalies, and investigate for potential malware during the third Cyber Fire Puzzles Cyber Security Challenge.

Exploration into wireless machine learning results in NSF grant - 8/19/21 8:00 AM
Xiaowen Gong, assistant professor in electrical engineering, awarded $220,000 grant to study wireless federated learning in order to achieve collaborative intelligence.

Professor awarded grant to study experiences of Black women in computing - 8/18/21 7:00 AM
Jakita Thomas, associate professor in computer science and software engineering, earns $160,235 grant and fellowship at Constellations Center for Equity in Computing

NSF awards $320,000 grant toward wireless research - 8/10/21 7:00 AM
Shiwen Mao, professor in electrical and computer engineering, seeks means to provide sufficient data in order to train complex machine learning models for wireless technology research

NSF appoints CSSE faculty member to serve on EPSCoR committee - 7/29/21 8:00 AM
Daniela Marghitu will assist the NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in financially-challenged states.

Cybersecurity the focus of conversation with space command chief - 7/21/21 9:00 AM
Gen. James Dickinson, commander of the U.S. Space Command, will discuss his top priorities on the cyber and space security with McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo on Tuesday, carried live on YouTube

#GINNing Podcast: Assistant ECE professor talks White House citation - 7/9/21 12:00 PM
Assistant electrical and computer engineering professor Ujjwal Guinn is picking up good citations.

5 Auburn engineers named to 2021 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll - 6/25/21 12:15 PM
Five Auburn Engineering students are included among the 96 Auburn student-athletes named to the Southeastern Conference's 2021 Spring Academic Honor Roll.
