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The report lays out policy options for how the federal government can incentivize cybersecurity on the part of the private sector by rewarding proactive security practices and investments.

McCrary Institute releases policy brief on the economics of cyber attacks - 12/17/24 8:00 AM

The report demonstrates the reality that, in the current threat landscape, the economics of cyberattacks favor the attackers and how a smart refocusing of federal cyber policies could tilt this benefit towards the defender.

Ruha Tacey, a 2012 Auburn chemical engineering graduate who has gone viral on social media as a STEM advocating influencer, served as the keynote speaker for this year's MADE@AU event.

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience - 12/6/24 9:30 AM

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
Students competing at CyberForce included, from left, Marshall Nelson, Jonathan Story, Hemant Sherawat, Matthew Pepe, Luke Robinson and Walker McGilvary.

Ethical Hacking Club members participate in national cyber competitions - 12/4/24 10:30 AM

Eleven Auburn Engineering students turned hypothetical, real-life scenarios into learning opportunities at CyberForce, Nov. 8-9 in St. Charles, Illinois, and in the National Cyber League, a remote event held Nov. 8-10.
From left, Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis.

Three Auburn Engineering faculty recognized by university - 11/18/24 2:40 PM

Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis were recognized at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

CSSE graduate student wins Eisenhower Fellowship from FHWA - 11/14/24 10:45 AM

Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

Auburn Engineering has now increased its annual new research awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018, when the college brought in $29 million.

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.
Nearly 1,000 faculty and graduate students are already utilizing AI in their instruction.

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.
The report underscores the importance of building a skilled cybersecurity workforce through expanded educational programs and flexible employment arrangements, calling for a balanced, holistic approach toward emerging technologies, ensuring innovation while safeguarding national security.

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.
Auburn University recognizes faculty for their exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and the broader community.

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

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.

The McCrary Institute, based at Auburn University with additional centers in Washington, D.C., and Huntsville, seeks practical solutions to pressing challenges in the areas of cyber and critical infrastructure security.

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

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.
Parker Thompson

#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. 
Phoebe Judkins, a student in civil and environmental engineering, talks with employers during a career fair hosted by the College of Engineering’s Career Development and Corporate Relations office in October 2023.

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.

Haynes Heaton and collaborators were awarded a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health for their project, "A Compass for Those With Relapsed Leukemia After Transplants."

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.
From left: Sathya Aakur, Brendon Allen, Davide Guzzetti and Tin Nguyen.

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.
The lecture series can be viewed in-person or online.

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.

In its sixth iteration at Auburn University, Cyber Fire Puzzles took almost 60 students on a journey through binaries and malicious programs, giving them the opportunity to develop skills for tracking would-be hackers via sequences and software clues.

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.

Dean Hendrix assumes the position of associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment effective Aug. 1.

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’s graduate programs continued its upward trajectory in the annual rankings among public institutions, climbing 10 spots in the past five years.

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.
Vishalini Ramnath is principal investigator on the project, "The A3 Initiative: Advancing AI Literacy for Alabama's Students," which earned the Alabama Commission on Higher Education's AI Culture Grant.

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
Daniela Marghitu was appointed on June 6 to the Governor's Advisory Council for Computer Science Education.

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.
man types on an advanced manufacturing machine

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.
Akond Rahman will join peer researchers at North Carolina A&T, Kennesaw State and Tuskegee University on the project, "A Virtual Institute for Cyber Research and Experiential Education."

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, who joined the Auburn faculty in 2012, has served as an assistant professor, associate professor and was recently promoted to the rank of full professor.

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.
Sathyanarayanan "Sathya" Aakur joined the Auburn faculty in summer 2023.

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 Harry Coker Jr., left, discusses the updated National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan with McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo.

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.
Harry Coker was confirmed as national cyber director Dec. 23, 2023.

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.
Dean Mario Eden (left) meets with Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a tour of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence inside Auburn University's Gavin Engineering Research Lab.

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.
Pictured is the Shelby Center for Engineering Technology on Auburn's campus.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
The center, officially named the Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (SERC3), will bring together experts from the private sector, academia and government to share information and generate innovative real-world solutions to protect the nation’s power grid and other key sectors.

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.

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

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 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.

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.
Holli Michaels and Courtney Montague, with California health club owner Marianne Madsen, co-founded AbGlo.

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
Design and Innovation Center manager Garon Griffiths, left, with software engineering sophomore Matthew Clegg.

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.
Daniela Marghitu previously served on two College Board AP Computer Science committees.

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.
Emily Kimbrell

#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.
The release comes on the heels of the announcement of new senior fellows at the institute, who include experts in artificial intelligence, cybercrime, cloud computing, ransomware, infrastructure resiliency, national security and other expertise. They include former deputy directors of the NSA and FBI as well as executives at the Walt Disney Company and Google.

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.
The 10th annual Tiger Cage final round will be Friday, March 29.

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.
Hugh Williams, left, and Matthew Freestone research natural language processing.

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.
Daniela Marghitu hopes the pilot course, open to juniors and seniors in computer science and software engineering, will take flight by 2025.

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.
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.

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.

Each presentation can be viewed live in Shelby 3129, via Zoom or on-demand.

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.
Cameron Tilly

#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's online undergraduate computer science program enrolls 176 students from 34 states.

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.

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