Computer Science and Software Engineering News

Graduate Engineering Research Showcase winner Tori Phillips, left, with Maria Auad, the college's associate dean for graduate studies and faculty development.

Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase - 4/8/25 10:25 AM

More than 150 students participated in the 12th Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, held April 3 in the Brown-Kopel Center.

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 6 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, once again, No. 1 in the state.

Graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News rankings - 4/8/25 7:46 AM

U.S. News and World Report, which ranks graduate programs nationally each spring, designated Auburn Engineering No. 33 among public institutions when its annual list was released Tuesday, April 8.

McCrary Institute names deputy director and chief communications officer - 4/7/25 10:00 AM

As the McCrary Institute’s first Chief Communications Officer, she will lead the communications and media strategy for the institute’s growing media platforms and embolden its reputation as a nationally-recognized cyber-focused policy and research institute.

Vincent Visser, left, pitched Polar Docks, while Liam Heary, pitched Planet of Snacks.

Auburn Engineering students combine to win $30,000 in Tiger Cage - 4/2/25 9:40 AM

Liam Heary, a sophomore in computer science and software engineering, and Vincent Visser, a sophomore in industrial and systems engineering, won second and fourth place, respectively, in the university's largest student entrepreneurship event

Akond Rahman has published almost 30 research papers on configuration scripts since 2018.

CSSE assistant professor to deliver keynote address at ICSE - 3/27/25 9:25 AM

Akond Rahman wants to bring greater attention to security vulnerabilities in configuration scripts and foster collaboration between academia and industry to ensure that security research has a tangible impact.

Carson Easterling, a junior in electrical and computer engineering, explains power systems laboratory equipment and their functions to guests.

Auburn training the next generation of cybersecurity experts - 3/26/25 7:50 AM

The Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity technologies to protect critical infrastructure from outside threats — and it’s using the expertise of Auburn students to help carry out the mission.

Snack boxes are available for 32 countries at $29.99 per box.

CSSE sophomore offers ‘a little taste of home' - 3/25/25 7:45 AM

Planet of Snacks distributes snack boxes covering favorites from 32 countries.

Liam Heary, a sophomore in computer science and software engineering, Liam Heary answers a judge's question during the Tiger Cage semifinals.

#GINNing Podcast: Computer Science, Candy and Culture - 3/21/25 10:41 AM

Next up on the best podcast in higher education? CSSE sophomore Liam Heary, who hopes his sweet and salty startup Planet of Snacks has the lucky charms necessary to secure the pot of gold in the Tiger Cage Student Business Idea Competition.

The AU-CAICE will build upon the foundation laid by the former Auburn Cyber Research Center (ACRC) and advance the legacy of ACRC's pioneering work.

New research center combines AI, cybersecurity - 3/20/25 11:30 AM

The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering is dedicated to uncovering pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.

CAE-R designations are granted to regionally accredited, degree-awarding four-year institutions, Department of Defense schools or PhD-granting military academies.

Auburn one of 11 U.S. institutions to hold three CAE designations - 3/17/25 11:00 AM

Auburn has been re-designated through 2030 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency.

#GINNing Podcast: Sathvik Prahadeeswaran - 3/7/25 11:00 AM

Senior computer science and software engineering major Sathvik Prahadeeswaran discusses his engineering journey — past, present and future — on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.

Two Auburn Engineering students reach Tiger Cage final round - 3/3/25 12:35 PM

Vince Visser (industrial and systems engineering) and Liam Heary (computer science and software engineering) will compete, with others, in the March 28 final round.

Presentations will be made on Fridays March 7, March 14, April 11 and April 25.

Auburn Engineering to host AI lecture series beginning March 7 - 2/24/25 2:20 PM

Four artificial intelligence experts from industry and academia will offer deeper insight into the emerging technology and its best practices through a lecture series, presented by Auburn University’s AI@AU initiative.

Auburn professor elected to the National Academy of Engineering - 2/17/25 1:00 PM

Alice E. Smith, the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as part of its Class of 2025.

New Engineering Global Programs opportunity takes students to New Zealand - 2/17/25 9:00 AM

A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.

Three Auburn Engineering students advance to Tiger Cage pitch competition - 2/5/25 7:40 AM

The semifinal round will be Feb. 28 in Horton-Hardgrave Hall.

From left, Logan Bolton, Owen Strength and Luke Robinson.

Three students in CSSE recognized by CRA for outstanding research - 2/4/25 4:05 PM

Owen Strength, Logan Bolton and Luke Robinson were recognized by the Computing Research Association.

Jonathan Pettus has been named executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute. [Credit: UAH]

Pettus named executive director of Applied Research Institute - 1/28/25 3:30 PM

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 among U.S. News online graduate programs - 1/21/25 7:30 AM

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

#GINNing Podcast: The Many Hats of Haynes Heaton - 1/10/25 8:30 AM

Assistant computer science professor by day, computational biologist by day, medical doctor by day — Haynes Heaton does it all. Great news for Auburn. Bad news for leukemia.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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