A group of ECS and Auburn representatives poses for a photo at the Geotechnical Chamber ribbon cutting

Corporate partnerships create meaningful impact at Auburn

08/03/26

What does it take to turn campus into a launchpad for solving the world’s toughest challenges? At Auburn, it’s partners who roll up their sleeves and build impact that changes the future.
Murilo Tarozzo, a doctoral student in geotechnical engineering, stands beside an experimental pile bent specimen at Auburn University’s Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory.

Geotechnical student makes connections for a solid foundation

07/24/26

Auburn doctoral student Murilo Tarozzo studies bridge foundation behavior to help engineers design safer, more reliable infrastructure.
Ali Khosravi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, examines a 3D-printed lattice structure similar to those his research team will test as part of an adaptive foundation system for expansive soils.

Civil and environmental engineering assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award to support adaptive foundation research for Alabama soils

Dustin Duncan | 07/24/26

Auburn Engineering’s Ali Khosravi earned a $599,940 NSF CAREER Award to develop adaptive foundation systems for Alabama’s expansive soils.
NCAT researchers will evaluate plant-derived lignin from crops as a potential renewable component in asphalt pavements.

NCAT researchers join NSF-funded BRIDGES Engine to explore plant-based asphalt materials

Allison Killingsworth | 07/14/26

NCAT joins Auburn’s NSF-funded BRIDGES Engine to research plant-based asphalt materials that could support more sustainable, high-performance pavements.
The program gives property owners a practical way to address common stormwater issues while contributing to broader watershed health.

Rain Ready Alabama offers stormwater implementation funding for homes, businesses and communities

Dustin Duncan | 07/08/26

Auburn Engineering is helping homeowners, businesses, homeowner associations and communities across Alabama address stormwater issues through Rain Ready Alabama, a new program that connects eligible participants with reimbursement support for approved green stormwater infrastructure projects.
U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Seval Oz addresses transportation leaders during the 2026 CUTC Summer Meeting, hosted by Auburn Engineering’s Auburn University Transportation Research Institute.

Auburn Engineering hosts national transportation leaders for CUTC Summer Meeting

Dustin Duncan | 07/01/26

Auburn Engineering hosted USDOT Assistant Secretary Seval Oz and national transportation leaders for the 2026 CUTC Summer Meeting, highlighting AUTRI, NCAT and Auburn’s transportation research.
Lynnae Stypulkowski

#GINNing Podcast: The Maine Teacher

Austin Phillips | 06/19/26

Lynnae Stypulkowski was born to be an engineer. She was also born to teach. The lecturer in civil and environmental engineering is passionate about geotechnical engineering, stormwater research and teaching. So, what better place to be than Auburn University?
Research Park expansion map showing new boundaries that increase park size to 240 acres

Auburn University Board of Trustees approves 77-acre Research Park expansion to accommodate future program growth

06/10/26

Auburn University trustees approved a 77-acre expansion of The Park, supporting advanced manufacturing research, industry partnerships and future program growth.
Sophie Bivins, a junior in chemical engineering, and 12 other students in Auburn's Engineers Without Borders chapter completed a clean water distribution system for villagers in Parramos Grande, Guatemala.

Deep impact: Engineers Without Borders develops clean water system for Guatemalan village

Joe McAdory | 06/01/26

Thirteen Auburn Engineering students and two faculty advisors completed the rebuild of a water distribution system serving a remote Guatemalan village.
India Warren

#GINNing Podcast: India the Incredible

Austin Phillips | 05/29/26

When you were a student, did you make the dean’s list every semester? Didn’t think so. But you know who did? India Warren did. In addition, this week’s guest has accomplished a lot in the past month. She was named as the Outstanding Civil and Environmental Engineering Student of the Year, graduated summa cum laude and has begun graduate school. And that was just in her spare time.
Participants gather for a hands-on erosion and sediment control demonstration during Auburn Engineering’s annual Stormwater Week at the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility. The event brings together contractors, engineers, regulators and industry professionals for field-based stormwater training and education.

Stormwater Week showcases Auburn Engineering’s expanding stormwater expertise

Dustin Duncan | 05/19/26

Auburn Engineering’s Stormwater Week drew hundreds of industry professionals to the Stormwater Research Facility for hands-on training, field demonstrations and stormwater education.
Anton Schindler, Mountain Spirit Professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Highway Research Center, has been elected vice president of the American Concrete Institute.

Civil and Environmental engineering professor elected vice president of American Concrete Institute

Dustin Duncan | 05/07/26

Anton Schindler, Mountain Spirit Professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Highway Research Center, has been elected vice president of the American Concrete Institute.
Members of Auburn Engineering's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter pose during the 2026 Gulf Coast Symposium in Tuscaloosa, where the team won first place overall.

Auburn Engineering ASCE student chapter takes first place at Gulf Coast Symposium

Dustin Duncan | 04/21/26

Auburn Engineering's ASCE student chapter won first place at the Gulf Coast Symposium, marking its fourth overall title in five years and advancing teams to national competition.
AAPT student chapter members take a photo with Aubie at the 5k hosted at NCAT's Test Track.

AAPT student chapter hosts first 5K at NCAT Test Track

Allison Killingsworth | 04/07/26

The Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT) student chapter at Auburn University hosted its first 5K at the NCAT Test Track.
David Timm, chair of civil and environmental engineering at Auburn University, has been elected president of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists.

Civil and environmental engineering chair elected president of Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists

Dustin Duncan | 03/26/26

Auburn civil engineering chair David Timm elected president of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, advancing global asphalt research and student engagement.
Huaguo Zhou, professor of civil and environmental engineering, stands near a pedestrian crossing on Auburn University’s campus.

Civil and environmental engineering professor awarded $350,000 for pedestrian safety research

Dustin Duncan | 03/25/26

Civil and environmental engineering professor Huaguo Zhou earns $350,000 to develop a national framework improving pedestrian safety through better visibility at roadway crossings.
Riley Chichester

#GINNing Podcast: The Riley Factor

Jeremy D Henderson | 03/22/26

Peach State product Riley Chichester, a junior in civil and environmental engineering, wanted to build a more sustainable future through efficient engineering design, not barking.
Class of 2026 inductees associated with the university included (L-R) Lloyd Pitts, ’83 civil engineering; Jonathan Pettus, executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute; Keith Jones, ’84 chemical engineering and ’86 electrical engineering; Barry Pike, ’83 and ’85 chemical engineering; and Glenn Rolader, president, CEO and co-founder of Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc. (IS4S), a company headquartered in Huntsville with satellite offices in Auburn and Opelika, which was selected in the corporation category.

State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026

Austin Phillips | 03/02/26

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted seven individuals — including three Auburn University alumni and one Auburn University staff member — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 28 at the Bryant Center in Tuscaloosa.

From left, David Bevly, Laurence Rilett and Shiwen Mao are leading a $1.9 million Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration–funded project at Auburn University to test RFID-enabled smart tire technology aimed at improving highway safety.

AUTRI receives $1.9 million to study smart tire technology for highway safety

Dustin Duncan | 02/23/26

Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute receives $1.9 million from FMCSA to test RFID-enabled smart tire technology aimed at preventing commercial truck blowouts and improving highway safety.
A rendering of the entrance to the Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Laboratory and expanded makerspace, featuring a new terraced entrance off the Ginn Concourse.

Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/13/26

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.
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks during the governor’s luncheon at the 69th annual Alabama Transportation Conference in Huntsville. Larry Rilett, director of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute, is seated to her left, alongside Alabama Department of Transportation officials.

Auburn marks 69 years of hosting Alabama Transportation Conference

Dustin Duncan | 02/10/26

Auburn University marked 69 years of hosting the Alabama Transportation Conference, drawing nearly 1,000 engineers and transportation leaders to Huntsville.
David Noyce, executive associate dean and professor of transportation engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, left, Larry Rilett, director of AUTRI, center, and Yinhai Wang, president of the Council of University Transportation Centers, pose for a photo after Rilett was honored with the CUTC Lifetime Achievement Award for Transportation Professional and Public Service during the organization’s annual awards banquet in January in Washington D.C.

AUTRI director receives Council of University Transportation Centers’ (CUTC) Lifetime Achievement Award

Dustin Duncan | 01/27/26

AUTRI Director Larry Rilett received the CUTC Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing transportation research, education and public service.
The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings

Karen Hunley | 01/27/26

The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Christian Brodbeck has served as an Auburn University Engineers Without Borders student chapter advisor since 2017, helping lead outreach trips to Guatemala.

Engineers Without Borders-Auburn chapter advisor earns national organization’s Faculty Advisor Award for Outstanding Leadership

Joe McAdory | 01/20/26

Christian Brodbeck is driven to make a positive impact in the lives of students and in communities across Central and South America.