#GINNing Podcast: Floyd the Racer
7/3/25 9:00 AM
Mechanical engineering sophomore Eliana Floyd grew up watching racing with her dad. She's been into cars for as long as she can remember. So, for her, just standing in pit lane would have made the hours in the Makerspace designing, cutting and clamping panels, bleeding brakes and slapping duct tape on the frame worth it. But to actually win a race — a national championship — at Talladega? That was more electric than the car itself.
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.
Mechanical engineering doctoral student wows national tribology conference with electrical erosion research
6/27/25 4:00 PM
When it comes to better understanding and mitigating the causes of electrical erosion now regularly reported in electric vehicles (EVs), the leading tribology program in the nation has a new poster boy.
Industrial design, engineering students’ collaboration leads to groundbreaking medical device
6/25/25 8:00 AM
Students from Auburn’s Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design programs are solving real-life problems, and they recently witnessed the public unveiling of an innovative new surgical device they helped create.
#GINNing Podcast: Miss Autonomous
6/6/25 11:49 AM
The latest episode of the best podcast in higher education features a mechanical engineering doctoral student whose name over her past four years has practically become synonymous with autonomous — GAVLAB great, Stephanie Meyer.
Mechanical engineering graduate’s latest award reflects Auburn’s reputation as “Tribology U.”
5/29/25 9:00 AM
Jack Janik's career in the science of friction, wear and lubrication — tribology — didn't need any more traction. But the former Auburn mechanical engineering standout still just coasted to yet another kudo.
Defense, Auburn, Defense: Athletics-inspired Auburn Engineering startup expanding to support military
5/21/25 3:00 PM
A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield.
Auburn mechanical engineering graduate makes university history with dual thesis and dissertation awards
5/20/25 2:00 PM
Kyle Castellano enrolled at Auburn for graduate work in mechanical engineering hoping to keep pace with the university's rigorous academic standards. Two degrees later, it's officially safe to say that he succeeded — and set a new standard in the process.
NCAME hosts technology leaders for specialty workshop on advanced manufacturing
5/19/25 2:40 PM
Top minds recently convened at Auburn University for a series of conversations on how to overcome obstacles to the wider adoption of advanced manufacturing.
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducts Class of 2030
4/30/25 2:55 PM
The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducted seven new members during its annual spring meeting in April in the Brown-Kopel Center.
Auburn senior design team sets record in national naval engineering race
4/29/25 1:00 PM
Henry Kendall isn't just saying it because that's what you say when you're an Auburn student. He's saying it because it's true. He was asked about what went into his team placing first in the American Society of Naval Engineers' annual Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition in Virginia Beach, and he answered. The secret to Auburn's speed? Auburn's Creed.
Engineered to win: Auburn iRacing team evolves from fledgling student organization into powerhouse
4/22/25 11:00 AM
Auburn University’s official iRacing team has evolved from a fledgling student organization three years ago to one that’s putting Auburn Engineering alumni into important positions within the professional racing industry.
Fueled by passion, students volunteer to help member of the Auburn Family
4/17/25 10:00 AM
A group of Auburn Engineering students rushed to help an Auburn Family member to develop a custom brace to combat dropped head syndrome.
AUBE Lab director to research beginnings of biomechanics during six-month stint as Museo Galileo Visiting Professor
4/15/25 2:20 PM
Michael Zabala, Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is taking his interest in mining the beginnings of biomechanics for what it can provide the field's future to the next level.
Eight Auburn Engineering faculty members named to 2025 promotion, tenure list
4/15/25 8:00 AM
Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan announced the names of faculty awarded promotion and tenure for 2025.
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.
Researchers part of $887K FTA project to optimize efficiency on zero emission bus materials
3/21/25 1:55 PM
Auburn Engineering researchers on the project are Bryan Beckingham (principal investigator) and co-PIs Cassandra Porter, Michael Howard, Lauren Beckingham, Mark Hoffman and Christian Brodbeck.
NCAME partners with Blue Origin to improve copper printability
3/18/25 11:00 AM
When it comes to overcoming the challenges of 3D printing with copper, Blue Origin has decided to work a little orange into their research.
State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2025
3/4/25 2:30 PM
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals — including one Auburn University alumnus and an Auburn chemical engineering professor — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 22 at the Renaissance Birmingham at Ross Bridge.
Mechanical engineering senior named SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2/24/25 3:30 PM
The folks tasked with naming the SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year had it pretty easy this go round.
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.
#GINNing Podcast: Net Worth
2/14/25 9:00 AM
Mechanically minded freshman tennis talent Julie Bedard goes hard — on the court and in the classroom.
Auburn team claims autonomous racing victory at 163.6 mph
2/12/25 2:00 PM
Auburn's autonomous driving research shows no signs of slowing down.
Auburn Engineering students solving water issues domestically and abroad
2/6/25 7:55 AM
Auburn's Engineering Without Borders chapter helping residents in rural Tennessee, Guatemala and Bolivia.
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.
Auburn vision for flexible electronics future aligns with major focus of CES 2025
1/27/25 3:00 PM
Auburn University's Electronics Packaging Research Institute (EPRI) was established this past summer. Judging by the reports of wide-eyed, gizmo-giddy tech journalists covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the timing couldn't have been better.
NCAME director to deliver 2024-25 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture
1/24/25 9:15 AM
NCAME Director Nima Shamsaei, Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering, will deliver the 2024-25 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture on January 28th.
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.
#GINNing Podcast: Exoskeletons in the Closet
1/17/25 10:05 AM
Brendon Allen has some exoskeletons in his closet, and the National Science Foundation wants to find out more about them. So do we.
EPRI director Lall honored for exceptional contributions to electronics manufacturing
12/12/24 8:00 AM
Pradeep Lall, the MacFarlane Distinguished Professor and Alumni Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Director of the Auburn University Electronics Packaging Institute (EPRI), is the 2024 recipient of the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Founder’s Award. The Founder’s Award, SMTA's highest honor, recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to the electronics manufacturing industry, and to the SMTA. The award was conferred at the 40th SMTA Conference in Rosemont, Illinois.
Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
12/6/24 9:30 AM
Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
Go Emmy Go: Mechanical engineering students design adaptive toy car
12/5/24 10:30 AM
At just three days old, Emerson “Emmy” Wild had her first seizure. At three weeks old, she received a life-changing diagnosis. She had KCNT1-related epilepsy, a rare form of treatment-resistant epilepsy with around 3,000 known cases worldwide. Through her ongoing involvement on campus, mom and Auburn alumnae Alex eventually connected with the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the idea to create a customized toy that Emmy could use.
Mechanical engineering chair honored with IEEE Distinguished Service Award
11/25/24 1:55 PM
Jeff Suhling, Quina Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the William Chen Distinguished Service Award from the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society (EPS). The award annually recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the EPS through service and leadership. It was, to say the least, well deserved.
Three Auburn Engineering faculty members earn prestigious honors from 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.
#GINNing Podcast: High Kicks, High Efficiency
11/15/24 5:00 PM
From high kicks to high efficiency, from the dance line to the supply line, Nyah Dedeaux does it all.
Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor in collaboration with the NCAME team to develop robot for efficient utility line installation
11/12/24 8:00 AM
Ali Khosravi, assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering, teams up with NCAME to design a robot that can attach to a conduit, run it underground and resurface for another use.
Auburn Engineering secures record $117.7 million in new research awards and contracts for FY24
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.
Innovation developed by Auburn Engineering startup making noise on the gridiron
11/5/24 9:00 AM
If you find yourself going hoarse more frequently this fall, there's a reason. Auburn Engineering.
#GINNing Podcast: The Marine
11/1/24 9:00 AM
From the mountains of Nevada to the doors of Wiggins Hall, Avery Wells will fight our country's battle with his degree — mechanical.
ASME honors mechanical engineering professor emeritus for outstanding achievements
10/31/24 12:00 PM
If you enjoy cool laptops, long-lasting cell phone batteries and air conditioning, you might want to tip your cap toward Sushil Bhavnani. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) definitely just did.
#GINNing Podcast: Goal Keeping
10/25/24 9:00 AM
The latest episode of the best podcast in higher education explores the drive and determination of mechanical engineering sophomore Jenna Sapong, who knows a little bit about keeping goals.
EPRI team wins top honors at ASME INTERPACK 2024 for additive in-mold electronics advancements
10/23/24 11:00 AM
The research team within the newly established Auburn University Electronics Packaging Research Institute (EPRI) is working to turn science fiction into reality by embedding electronic controls directly into car surfaces — and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is taking notice.
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.
#GINNing Podcast: Miss Mercedes
9/26/24 4:15 PM
Go ahead and call her Miss Mercedes. Because this Jersey-born mechanical engineering senior and Design and Manufacturing Lab devotee has logged more internship hours in Vance, Alabama than LinkedIn can count. Haley Bhend? More like Haley Benz.
Auburn announces new Nuclear Power Generation Systems program director
9/25/24 2:30 PM
Auburn University's Nuclear Power Generation Systems (NPGS) program is getting some new energy.