NSF backs Auburn-led research into rewriting rules of metallic materials
3/30/26 2:00 PM
Structured metals can be really strong at high temperature — a good thing. Or they can be somewhat pliable at room temperature — also a good thing. But they can't be both. That's just how the game is played... for now.
Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace
2/13/26 12:50 PM
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a world-class laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing that will also expand the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.
Tiny Steps, Big Discovery: Auburn materials engineers make high-profile breakthrough in nanophotonics
2/5/26 8:00 AM
Researchers in Auburn's Materials Research and Education Center are revolutionizing the discipline of nanophotonics one small step at a time — literally.
Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings
1/27/26 7:20 AM
The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.
American Chemical Society funds Auburn materials engineering research into ‘holy grail of catalysis’
1/5/26 11:00 AM
Assistant materials engineering professor Konstantin Klyukin is after the holy grail.
Students' awesome research ideas celebrated at college's third AUSome Science in 60 Seconds
11/3/25 10:00 AM
Presented by the Council of Engineering Graduate Students, AUSome Science in 60 Seconds tasked students to create videos and explain their projects in one minute or less.
Auburn’s Grand Engineering Challenges combines fun and learning for K-6th grade students
10/15/25 3:00 PM
Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted more than 220 K-6th grade students Tuesday, Oct. 14, as part of its Grand Engineering Challenges event.
Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
9/12/25 9:15 AM
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact
NSF funds Auburn materials engineering research into combining light and matter
8/25/25 10:00 AM
The National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research (DMR) has awarded Siyuan Dai, associate professor and Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellow in the Department of Materials Engineering, a $600,000 grant to explore ways of fusing light and matter that are literally opening new dimensions in nano-optics.
Auburn Engineering researchers advance to Stage 2 of NIH/NCATS Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge
8/18/25 8:00 AM
Zihe Gao and Pengyu Chen created a cutting-edge imaging method for cancer detection that advanced to Stage 2 of the NIH/NCATS Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge.
#GINNing Podcast: All We Do Is Chen
8/15/25 12:00 AM
In the field of rapid immunodiagnostics, one name lights up the sensors more than any other — Pengyu Chen.
Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s namesake and family commit $30 million to scholarships
7/30/25 4:30 PM
The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history.
NSF highlights Auburn’s leading research in biomedical sensor technology
7/24/25 1:00 PM
The NSF's confidence in Pengyu Chen's transformative research into rapid immunodiagnostics was well-placed.
Auburn mechanical engineering doctoral student spending summer developing flying cars
7/8/25 2:00 PM
They promised us flying cars. Ehsan Vaghefi is trying to hold them to it.
College launches novel internet tool designed to foster research collaboration across multiple disciplines
7/3/25 8:15 AM
AUSME is a searchable, artificial intelligence-powered tool that transforms how researchers discover one another, form collaborations and pursue complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.
Graduate School dean named as chair of Department of Mechanical Engineering
6/30/25 12:55 PM
George Flowers has been named as the new chair of Auburn University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, according to an announcement by Mario Eden, dean of engineering.
Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase with study on hydraulic redistribution
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 graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News and World Report 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.
#GINNing Podcast: @KrazyKlementine
4/3/25 3:00 PM
This double-degreed Auburn engineering apostle extraordinaire is supporting the team and living the dream.
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.
Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville
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.
#GINNing Podcast: The Right Material
1/24/25 4:00 PM
From the woods of Columbiana to the Costa da Caparica, junior Anna Carter is living the dream, Birdsonging her away around this great material world of ours one extra engineering mile at a time.
Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots
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.
Auburn materials engineering students have MXene research down to a fine art
1/10/25 9:00 AM
At this rate, Auburn may need to open its own "NanoArt" museum. Because the Department of Materials Engineering just keeps churning out masterpieces.
Auburn selected for NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program
11/20/18 12:45 PM
Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has been approved as a participating institution of the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program.
Winners from 2018 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase announced
10/25/18 8:12 AM
Seventeen Auburn Engineering graduate students were honored for their research endeavors at the Graduate Engineering Research Showcase.
Glynn Cavin selected as director of Auburn Engineering Online and Continuing Education
9/21/18 7:00 AM
Glynn Cavin has assumed the role of director for Auburn Engineering Online and Continuing Education. As director, Cavin will oversee the long-range planning and manage the day-to-day activities of the graduate online program and continuing education office.
5 Auburn engineers awarded statewide graduate research fellowship
8/31/18 3:12 PM
Alabama EPSCoR's graduate scholars initiative aims to keep the top graduate students in engineering and science in Alabama and bolster the state’s research in emerging technologies.
Sen. Shelby announces $3M for additive manufacturing research at Auburn University
8/31/18 12:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby announced Aug. 22 that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, awarded $3,087,090 to Auburn University for research and the development of techniques to improve the additive manufacturing industry.
Auburn team receives grant to improve STEM education in the Southeast
8/21/18 12:00 AM
An Auburn University team has been awarded a $650,000 three-year grant to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. engineering in the Southeast.
New graduate programs offer get-ahead solutions through online learning
7/27/18 9:00 AM
Auburn Engineering Online and Continuing Education is bringing the classroom to you. Students now have fingertip access to earn an engineering graduate degree from the comfort of home, work or anywhere. In addition to the ease and convenience of going back to school, the program now offers two new graduate degrees that appeal to any professional working in the engineering industry – the Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering Management.
Auburn, partner organizations sign agreements for additive research centers
7/23/18 4:29 PM
Auburn University, ASTM International and other partner organizations on Monday celebrated the launch of two new centers of excellence in additive manufacturing aimed at accelerating research and development, standardization and innovation in that field, also known as 3-D printing.
Auburn University making Alabama ‘go-to place’ for additive technologies
7/13/18 1:02 PM
Auburn University is moving toward its goal of being a leader in game-changing additive manufacturing technology. It’s making strategic investments to broaden its capabilities and building partnerships with influential organizations.
Auburn invests $5 million in new groundbreaking research
6/21/18 12:00 AM
Auburn research teams are tackling local and global challenges ranging from housing affordability to advanced manufacturing of medical implants, thanks to a new $5 million investment in 11 groundbreaking projects designed to deliver practical, life-changing solutions.
Tommy Britt named Auburn's outstanding materials engineering student
6/7/18 8:00 PM
Tommy Britt, ’18 materials engineering, will be completing his graduate education at Carnegie Mellon University before pursuing a career in industry and eventually academia.
Additive manufacturing experts, policy makers convening in Auburn this week
5/14/18 12:00 AM
Researchers and policy makers from across the United States are meeting at Auburn University on Tuesday and Wednesday to chart a path forward for the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Auburn University's roadmap to additive manufacturing education
4/13/18 9:00 AM
Auburn University's new Certificate in Additive Manufacturing is creating a pipeline of engineers specifically trained in additive technology for this rapidly growing sector of the manufacturing industry.
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducts new class during spring meeting
4/9/18 12:04 AM
The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducted seven new members to the group during its annual spring meeting April 6-7 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
President Leath announces plan to hire 500 tenure-track faculty
3/29/18 12:00 PM
Auburn University President Steven Leath has announced plans to hire 500 tenure-track faculty by 2022 targeting a broad range of research and scholarly disciplines at the leading land-grant university.
Auburn Engineering selected by NASA, ASTM International for partnerships in additive manufacturing
3/19/18 9:00 AM
NASA and ASTM International, a global standards organization, have partnered with Auburn University to form two new research centers in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing.
Auburn 100+ Women Strong is engineering careers for students
3/9/18 8:00 AM
Since its inception in 2014, Auburn Engineering's 100+ Women Strong program has been a driving force for the college's efforts to recruit, retain and reward women in engineering.
Biosystems, Materials Engineering faculty honored with university's highest award
3/1/18 12:00 AM
Auburn University recognized faculty members with the university's highest honors at the Faculty Awards ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The awards honor some of the institution’s most innovative teachers, researchers and scholars for their unique and distinguished contributions to the university’s mission.
A degree fit for your needs and your timeline
2/8/18 12:00 AM
Technology is rapidly evolving every day. In our fast-paced world, industry professionals are balancing work and life demands while also seeking additional training and education to be successful in their field. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is doing its part to match these demands through its online educational offerings.
Auburn President Leath visits Huntsville, talks industry and research partnerships
1/11/18 3:00 PM
Auburn University President Steven Leath visited Huntsville on Tuesday to speak to its engineering community and see first-hand Auburn's extensive involvement at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
Auburn University expands research engagement with state, regional and national partners
12/1/17 10:00 AM
Auburn University President Steven Leath has launched a new research and development program to drive collaboration with leading businesses, industries and government agencies.
Winners from 2017 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase announced
11/10/17 2:00 PM
Auburn Engineering graduate students from across the college highlighted their research endeavors at the 2017 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Welcome to the new age of 3-D printing
9/5/17 8:00 AM
Auburn Engineering researchers in the Laboratory for Fatigue and Additive Manufacturing Excellence are advancing additive technology through their research in mechanical fatigue and failure analysis.
Beidaghi receives consortium's junior faculty enhancement award
6/12/17 10:00 AM
Majid Beidaghi, assistant professor of materials engineering, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, given annually by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities consortium, or ORAU.
GE chooses Auburn for advanced education program in 3-D printing
6/1/17 3:00 PM
GE has chosen Auburn University as one of only eight universities from around the world to participate in the GE Additive Education Program.
Andrew Forbes chosen as Outstanding Materials Engineering Student
4/11/17 4:00 PM
Andrew Forbes, senior in materials engineering, has been selected as the 2017 outstanding student for the materials engineering program.