Addison Faggard

Addison Faggard, a senior in chemical engineering from Mobile, has been following the formula for a better future. During her time at Auburn, she’s made connections at the career fair, completed two internships and helped construct water irrigation systems in Bolivia with Auburn’s Engineers Without Borders (EWB) chapter.

Why Auburn

“My sister graduated from Auburn recently with a nursing degree, and my dad also went here for electrical engineering. I took a tour of the university, and I really liked it. The campus is really pretty, and it has a nice atmosphere.”

Why engineering

“I was always better at chemistry than physics, which is why I chose chemical engineering, and I’ve stuck with it. I really like it, I think it’s different from other kinds of engineering. It takes a slightly different approach — focusing on chemistry, which I enjoy.

Engineers Without Borders  

“I joined EWB in my sophomore year because I had always wanted to use engineering virtually to solve real-world problems, and EWB was the perfect opportunity. All the projects they do are based on helping communities access water, power sources or even medical supplies.

At Auburn, we specifically work on water-based projects. I’m part of the Bolivia team, and we work to bring irrigation water to a community that often can’t get enough water to grow food during their dry season. Auburn EWB has helped them get water when they need it. I wanted to join the team because Auburn EWB has been working with the same community for a long time, and they’ve built a beautiful, lasting relationship with them.

On my first trip there last year, we got introduced to the community, and they were all so welcoming and generous. It was a really amazing experience to get to make an impact on their community.”

Future plans

“I’ve been able to do multiple internships through connecting with companies at the career fairs, which are really helpful. My last internship was with the International Paper Company in Pine Hill, Alabama. I really enjoyed working there — everyone was really awesome, and I’m actually going back there when I graduate.”