Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

#GINNing Podcast: The Many Hats of Haynes Heaton

Jeremy D Henderson | 01/10/25

Assistant computer science professor by day, computational biologist by day, medical doctor by day — Haynes Heaton does it all. Great news for Auburn. Bad news for leukemia.

The report lays out policy options for how the federal government can incentivize cybersecurity on the part of the private sector by rewarding proactive security practices and investments.

McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security releases policy brief on the economics of cyber attacks

Joe McAdory | 12/17/24

The report demonstrates the reality that, in the current threat landscape, the economics of cyberattacks favor the attackers and how a smart refocusing of federal cyber policies could tilt this benefit towards the defender.

Ruha Tacey, a 2012 Auburn chemical engineering graduate who has gone viral on social media as a STEM advocating influencer, served as the keynote speaker for this year's MADE@AU event.

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience

Austin Phillips | 12/06/24

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience

Students competing at CyberForce included, from left, Marshall Nelson, Jonathan Story, Hemant Sherawat, Matthew Pepe, Luke Robinson and Walker McGilvary.

Auburn University Ethical Hacking Club participates in simultaneous cyber competitions

Joe McAdory | 12/04/24

Eleven Auburn Engineering students turned hypothetical, real-life scenarios into learning opportunities at CyberForce, Nov. 8-9 in St. Charles, Illinois, and in the National Cyber League, a remote event held Nov. 8-10.

From left, Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis.

Three Auburn Engineering faculty members earn prestigious honors from university

Joe McAdory | 11/18/24

Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis were recognized at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate student wins Eisenhower Fellowship from Federal Highway Administration

Kat Bader | 11/14/24

Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

Auburn Engineering has now increased its annual new research awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018, when the college brought in $29 million.

Auburn University’s 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.

Austin Phillips | 11/11/24

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.

Nearly 1,000 faculty and graduate students are already utilizing AI in their instruction.

Auburn established as leading force in ever-evolving AI world

10/29/24

The artificial intelligence realm is as transformative as any industry these days, and Auburn University is emerging as a leading force in that space.

The report underscores the importance of building a skilled cybersecurity workforce through expanded educational programs and flexible employment arrangements, calling for a balanced, holistic approach toward emerging technologies, ensuring innovation while safeguarding national security.

Auburn University’s McCrary Institute releases presidential transition task force report on cybersecurity policy amidst rising cyber threats

Joe McAdory | 10/22/24

The McCrary Institute released a report that outlines a series of cyber defense recommendations toward enhancing the nation's cyber resilience while maintaining a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world.

Auburn University recognizes faculty for their exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and the broader community.

Engineering faculty members among those to be recognized by university

10/15/24

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 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 Makersfest submissions due Oct. 18

Dustin Duncan | 10/08/24

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.

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.

Auburn researchers are on the front lines to help prevent cyberattacks

Joe McAdory | 10/01/24

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.

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering undergraduate program ranked No. 30 among public institutions nationwide

Joe McAdory | 09/24/24

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

The McCrary Institute, based at Auburn University with additional centers in Washington, D.C., and Huntsville, seeks practical solutions to pressing challenges in the areas of cyber and critical infrastructure security.

Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security announces appointment of two senior defense and policy executives

Joe McAdory | 09/23/24

Craig M. Whittinghill, a U.S. Navy veteran of 29 years, was named deputy director for applied research and services and Kyle D. Klein, who served on Capitol Hill in a variety of senior policy roles for 12 years, was named deputy director for policy and partnerships.

Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the movies, then learn from Auburn University experts, who will serve as discussion leaders.

Film series at Auburn takes a deep dive into how AI in movies is applicable to daily life

Joe McAdory | 09/20/24

Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the movies, then learn from Auburn University experts, who will serve as discussion leaders.

#GINNing Podcast: Parker Thompson Can't Lose

Jeremy Henderson | 09/20/24

Parker Lewis couldn't lose. And neither can Parker Thompson. From touring Würzburg to securing the World Wide Web, this Cybersecurity Engineering grad student has synchronized his swatch for success.

Phoebe Judkins, a student in civil and environmental engineering, talks with employers during a career fair hosted by the College of Engineering’s Career Development and Corporate Relations office in October 2023.

CDCR to host engineering career fair in September

Olivia Ballard | 09/16/24

The Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) office will host an annual engineering career fair Sept. 23 and 26 in Brown-Kopel Grand Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Haynes Heaton and collaborators were awarded a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health for their project, "A Compass for Those With Relapsed Leukemia After Transplants."

Software developed by assistant professor in computer science and software engineering being used in breakthrough technique to identify leukemia cells

Joe McAdory | 09/04/24

Haynes Heaton and collaborators hope to change the standard of care for leukemia patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.

From left: Sathya Aakur, Brendon Allen, Davide Guzzetti and Tin Nguyen.

Four Auburn Engineering faculty members named Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellows

Joe McAdory | 09/03/24

The Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellowship recognizes and rewards junior faculty who receive prestigious young investigator awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER, Department of Defense, Department of Energy or National Institute of Health Young Investigator awards.

The lecture series can be viewed in-person or online.

Artificial intelligence fall lecture series kicks off Friday, Sept. 6

Joe McAdory | 08/30/24

Auburn University’s official artificial intelligence initiative, AI@AU, will host a series of Friday fall lectures – beginning, Sept. 6, from guest speakers representing academia and industry.

In its sixth iteration at Auburn University, Cyber Fire Puzzles took almost 60 students on a journey through binaries and malicious programs, giving them the opportunity to develop skills for tracking would-be hackers via sequences and software clues.

Cyber Fire Puzzles provides real-life cyber scenarios, challenges for tomorrow's cyber defenders

Joe McAdory | 08/26/24

Cyber Fire Puzzles, a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity challenge created by the U.S. Department of Energy and run at Auburn by Los Alamos National Laboratory, offered almost 60 students the opportunity to track would-be hackers via sequences and software clues on Aug. 24-25.

Dean Hendrix assumes the position of associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment effective Aug. 1.

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.

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs continued its upward trajectory in the annual rankings among public institutions, climbing 10 spots in the past five years.

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.

Vishalini Ramnath is principal investigator on the project, "The A3 Initiative: Advancing AI Literacy for Alabama's Students," which earned the Alabama Commission on Higher Education's AI Culture Grant.

CSSE undergraduate programs director leads project to expand artificial intelligence education statewide

Joe McAdory | 06/17/24

Two new artificial intelligence-focused classes will be open to all Auburn University students beginning in Spring 2025