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Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) alumnus John Rogers has released a new book, “A Career Worth Engineering,” aimed at helping engineering students transition into the professional world.
Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
He’s fresh off a win at the 2024 SEC Machining Competition in Starkville, working through several pitch competitions en route to Tiger Cage, majoring in industrial and systems engineering, minoring in business engineering technology, and working for the weekend at Auburn Engineering's renowned Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems.
Opera Tech, a medical technology startup led by Auburn University junior Wells Renkens, recently earned fourth place at the 2024 Halloween Business Idea Pitch Competition. The event featured 23 teams representing seven colleges on campus.
Auburn University’s Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) recently clinched first place in the 3rd Annual Project MFG SEC Machining Competition, held at Mississippi State University.
From high kicks to high efficiency, from the dance line to the supply line, Nyah Dedeaux does it all.
Middle schoolers from the Huntsville Learning Center’s STREAM Team recently received a firsthand look at the world of manufacturing, thanks to the Bird Inc. program hosted by the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS).
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.
Edward Huang, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Alice Smith, The Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor, in industrial and systems engineering, aim to create a new approach using deep learning to better understand DTO patterns in opioid supply chains.
Thomas Lester's creation features a user-friendly, side-mounted push point which activates interior heating. Interior temperatures can reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit, while insulation protects users from burning.
Curls, rows, flies and pulldowns are cornerstones in many workout routines, but what if each could be performed with one machine? Wills Crook, a senior in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) with a minor in Business Engineering Technology, and a team of six undergraduate engineering and business students developed the Infinity Flex, a modifiable cable attachment for a multitude of upper body exercises.
Two years ago, Maddy McCutchin, a recent industrial and systems engineering (ISE) graduate, had her academic path reshaped by a fortunate meeting.
Carlos Rabat, a graduate student in data engineering, has been honored as the 2024 JT Black Lean Engineering Student of the Year. The prestigious award, named in memory of renowned Lean Manufacturing expert JT Black, was presented by Tom Devall, director of auto manufacturing initiatives in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE).
Listen to industrial and systems engineering senior Wills Crook discuss his Auburn-born aspirations on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.
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.
Every summer, Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) offers students a chance to expand their educational and professional perspectives through study abroad programs in Spain and Germany.
Is there some sort of hocus pocus behind ISE junior and student leader superstar Phedra Peter's fervid focus? Is it just work — hard work? Find out on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.
Hannah Patterson, a senior in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), spent her summer interning at PepsiCo Beverages in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she made a significant impact as a supply chain intern.
The Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) recently welcomed Christian Zamiela as an assistant research professor.
Three Auburn University professors have been awarded a nearly $400K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance Lean Manufacturing education.
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 Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has welcomed Missie Smith as its newest faculty member. Smith joins the Center for Occupational Safety, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention (OSEIP) as an assistant professor, continuing her research in human factors.
Edward Huang, associate professor in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), has been invited to serve as an associate editor for Advanced Engineering Informatics (ADVEI), a highly regarded peer-reviewed journal.
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.
Aleksandr Vinel, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at Auburn University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant. Vinel will spend the Spring 2025 semester teaching and collaborating at Bilkent University in Turkey.
With a nearly $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Rapid Response Research (RAPID) program, Auburn faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Education recently completed the first summer camp aimed at empowering students from underserved communities.
Since 1990, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in academic scholarships and professional education grants to occupational safety and health students and professionals working toward their educational goals. This year, six doctoral students in the Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) have been awarded these scholarships, totaling $32,000.
From Sand Mountain to American Water, from commencement stages to the New York Times business pages, 1981 industrial engineering graduate Susan Story's legacy of leadership is as dynamic as they come.
The Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) recently held two unique workshops at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. The workshops focused on problem-solving, innovation and cognitive engineering.
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.
Mathew Reed, a principal human factors engineer for Northrop Grumman, credits his education in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) from Auburn University for preparing him well for his career.
Two doctoral students in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering recently studied abroad in Norway for a semester.
Dan O’Leary, an instructor for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), was recently recognized with the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Outstanding Faculty Award.
Auburn University's Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) dedicates itself to serving small- and medium-sized manufacturers throughout the southeastern United States.
Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 5 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, again, No. 1 in the state.
The Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management at Auburn University prepares engineering and business students for product innovation and business models worldwide.
The Auburn University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) recently hosted an industry roundtable discussion to identify best practices for establishing a company’s operational excellence organization and culture.
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.
The Auburn Alumni Association honored its 2024 class of Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients at a special ceremony on June 8. The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor distinguished members of the Auburn Family for extraordinary accomplishments in their personal and professional lives, as well as dedication to the university. Noteworthy recent graduates in the midst of their careers are recognized with the Young Alumni Achievement Award.
An International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) student chapter has recently been established at Auburn University to provide engineering students with more opportunities for professional growth, networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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.
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) alumnus Brandon Daugherty credits the ISE faculty for preparing him for his career as the director of safety for the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM).
Armed with a $1.7 million project from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to revive the Bird Inc. program created by Cranston in 1996 to widen students’ worldviews to possible manufacturing jobs available after finishing high school, ICAMS looks to visit more than 28,000 sixth-grade students in Alabama throughout the next two years.
More than 30 Honda Alabama Auto Plant employees recently visited Auburn University’s campus to participate in Lean Manufacturing training hosted by Industrial and Systems Engineering’s (ISE) Tiger Motors Lab.
The Auburn University Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management recently hosted a meet and greet event for new students entering the Business-Engineering-Technology (B-E-T) minor program.
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.
The ISE Department concluded spring semester with its annual Senior Design competition, which coincided with the spring Alumni Council meeting. It was an opportunity for alumni to interact with students and offer professional feedback.
For his efforts in maintaining a creative and inclusive environment for engineering students, Branden Farmer, student services coordinator for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, was recently recognized with the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Staff Champion for the Student Experience award.
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.
