Civil and Environmental Engineering professor awarded for researching engineering countermeasures for wrong-way driving
Dustin Duncan | 09/03/24
Huaguo Zhou, the Elton Z. and Lois G. Huff Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, was recognized by the California Department of Transportation for his study on intoxicated drivers, which identified effective engineering countermeasures to prevent wrong-way driving and will be presented at the 2025 Transportation Research Board meeting.
Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor researching impact of temperature change on permafrost
Dustin Duncan | 09/03/24
Ali Khosravi, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is teaming up with Bart Prorok, a materials engineering professor, Paul Bartley, an assistant professor in horticulture at Auburn University and his twin brother, Mohammad Khosravi, an associate professor at Montana State University. Together, they aim to improve the understanding of how climate change impacts permafrost, enhancing predictions about permafrost thaw and its effects on infrastructure in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.
Stormwater Research Facility to develop erosion and sediment control design guidelines
Dustin Duncan | 08/28/24
Auburn University's Stormwater Research Facility (AU-SRF) has been tasked with creating design guidelines for erosion and sediment control practices used on highway construction sites to minimize stormwater pollution.
Stormwater Research Facility develops portable stormwater treatment device
Dustin Duncan | 08/19/24
The Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility (AU-SRF) is partnering with Fagan Consulting LLC to design a portable, self-contained stormwater treatment device to treat stormwater runoff and protect the waters of Alabama and the U.S.
#GINNing Podcast: Track'em
Jeremy Henderson | 08/16/24
Someone has to manage that beautiful, 1.7-mile test track over at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT). And DOTs across the fruited, asphalted plains better be thanking their lucky, trucky stars — that someone is Jason Nelson.
Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty plan to help agencies implement resilience planning to everyday operations
Dustin Duncan | 08/12/24
Jeff LaMondia, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Ben Bowers, assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering, are attempting to help local and state agencies incorporate transportation resilience policies into their everyday planning.
Civil engineering alum inducted into the Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame
Dustin Duncan | 08/07/24
John Stephen “Steve” Newton, ’75 civil engineering and ’76 environmental engineering, has been inducted into the Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Civil and Environmental Engineering senior named Auburn Engineering graduation marshal
Dustin Duncan | 07/26/24
Benjamin Steber, a graduating senior in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will lead Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering class of 2024 at its summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Hendrix named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment
Austin Phillips | 07/17/24
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.
#GINNing Podcast: Up-Levelin' with Evelyn
Jeremy Henderson | 07/05/24
Cupola Engineering Ambassadors. American Society of Civil Engineers. 100+ Women Strong. Society of Women Engineers. Undergraduate research. Chick-fil-A. Evelyn Chavez does it all.
CEE professor helps install new crosswalks near primary school in Alabama
Dustin Duncan | 06/24/24
Jeff LaMondia, a civil and environmental engineering professor, is once again helping Alabama communities address distinctive local active transportation needs.
Auburn Engineering graduate programs ranked No. 31 among public institutions by U.S. News and World Report
Joe McAdory | 06/18/24
Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 5 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, again, No. 1 in the state.
Auburn expands support for advanced manufacturing
06/11/24
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.
Stormwater Research Facility hosts weeklong training and conference for more than 300 industry professionals
Dustin Duncan | 06/05/24
The Auburn University - Stormwater Research Facility hosted over 300 stormwater professionals in May during its Stormwater Week to train, inform, and demonstrate the latest techniques and research in stormwater management.
David named associate dean for research
Austin Phillips | 05/29/24
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.
Doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering earns DOE research award
Dustin Duncan | 05/24/24
Nora Lopez Rivera, doctoral student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was honored with a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) award.
Driving innovation: NCAT's triennial Test Track Conference attracts asphalt industry leaders
Allison Killingsworth | 05/21/24
The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) hosted its triennial Test Track Conference May 7-9 at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. The event presented advancements in the design, construction, materials, maintenance and sustainability of asphalt pavements to over 300 industry professionals. Highlighting the latest findings from the 8th cycle of accelerated pavement testing conducted at NCAT's Test Track, situated just 20 minutes east of Auburn University, the conference offered insights into the forefront of asphalt pavement research and development.
Graduate School honors 28 students from Auburn Engineering
Kat Bader | 04/30/24
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.
Auburn’s Water and Environmental Student Association finds success at AL/MS joint water conference
Kat Bader | 04/25/24
Auburn University’s Water and Environmental Student Association (WESA) traveled to Mobile in April to attend the Alabama/Mississippi Water Joint Annual Conference. They came back with hardware and scholarships.
Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral student receives fellowship from American Concrete Institute
Dustin Duncan | 04/23/24
Segun Osibodu, doctoral student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been awarded a 2024-2025 Fellow for the American Concrete Institute.
Timm named as the next chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dustin Duncan | 04/17/24
David Timm has been named the chair of the Auburn University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His term is effective July 1.
Federal Highway Administration’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center makes stop at ASEL
Dustin Duncan | 04/11/24
Future civil and environmental engineers had a chance to see the latest technology in action when the Federal Highway Administration’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center visited Auburn University on March 8.
Auburn Engineering faculty named to 2024 promotion, tenure list
Cassie Montgomery | 04/08/24
Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan recently announced the names of faculty awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2024, including 19 faculty in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
A solid foundation: Finding more than education in Advanced Structural Engineering Lab
04/01/24
Amy Diekmann was well into a doctoral program at a different institution when, in April 2020, the family moved to Fairhope. Five months later, as Amy and her husband, Tim, welcomed a third daughter, Amy desired to transfer and complete her degree elsewhere. She applied to several schools, including Auburn.