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Biosystems standout to serve as engineering graduation marshal

12/1/23 8:15 AM

Kanak Parmar, a doctoral student in aerospace engineering, won the Molly K. Macauley Award for the science/engineering category from the American Astronautical Society.

Aerospace doctoral student wins Molly K. Macauley Award

11/30/23 3:00 PM

Joe Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering delivers the von Kármán plenary at ASCEND on Oct. 23, at the Ceasars Forum in Las Vegas.

Aerospace professor delivers 2023 von Kármán Lecture

11/30/23 1:30 PM

Symone Alexander records high-speed video data of the slingshot spider extending and releasing its web at the Tambopata Research Center in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Assistant professor earns grant to study tiny spider's exoskeleton

11/30/23 8:45 AM

Several ICAMS stakeholders celebrate the grand opening of the ICAMS Manufacturing Facility.

ICAMS hosts open house and manufacturing summit

11/29/23 9:00 AM

Longtime Southern Company executive named COO at McCrary Institute

11/28/23 10:20 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Aupperle's Opportunities

11/24/23 8:00 AM

The center will allow the university to expand its groundbreaking brain research, among other capabilities, through the MRI devices at the site and the academic and research prowess of Auburn faculty.

Auburn research center renamed with renewed focus on neuroimaging

11/17/23 12:00 PM

#GINNing Podcast: Roads paved with Silva

11/17/23 8:00 AM

An aerial view of the Auburn University Innovation and Research Campus in Huntsville which houses the Auburn University Applied Research Institute.

AU Applied Research Institute to oversee $1.1M Army modernization project

11/16/23 2:00 PM

William Nist had the opportunity to gain experience in various areas of paper machine, pulp mill and utilities operations.

Senior in chemical engineering named Vandegrift Co-op Student of the Year

11/15/23 10:00 AM

Team members making the trip to CyberForce included, from left to right, Farak Kandah (mentor), Luke Robinson, Jonathan Story, Hemant Sherawat, Andrew Pruett, Walker McGilvary and Kyle Ackerman.

Ethical Hacking Club members gain real-world experience at premier event

11/14/23 2:00 PM

Erin Garcia, pictured with Auburn University President Chris Roberts, was honored with the Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award at Auburn University’s 17th annual Faculty Awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9.

ISE lecturer awarded Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award

11/14/23 12:25 PM

CEE graduate, faculty recognized for structural engineering excellence

11/14/23 11:00 AM

Jeff LaMondia, Sondra Parmer, Ruth Brock and Mitch Carter.

Civil professor teams with ACES to help meet local transportation needs

11/13/23 2:00 PM

CPAC offers an array of research opportunities. Here, a self-folding polystyrene shape-memory polymer is placed beneath thermal energy from an infrared radiation lamp.

CPAC a melting pot for collaborative, multi-disciplinary research

11/13/23 8:25 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Ryan's World

11/10/23 10:00 AM

Professor in CSSE uses data science to combat cancer misdiagnoses

11/9/23 10:40 AM

The competition opens Nov. 9

Engineer Together design competition opens Nov. 9

11/9/23 8:30 AM

A woman sprays a powerful hose at a erosion and sediment control workshop at the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility.

Stormwater Research Facility receives USDA grant to provide training

11/9/23 8:00 AM

The September 26 event drew more than 60 students.

Event connects students with CI2E and 100+ Women Strong

11/7/23 8:25 AM

Senior Anya McDaniel, left, is working toward a chemical engineering degree with specialization in biomedical engineering, while Collins Keith graduated in May with a chemical engineering degree with specialization in biomedical engineering.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society awards have chemical engineering flavor

11/6/23 7:20 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Lights, Engineering, Action

11/3/23 12:00 PM

Halley Phillips and Jerry Phillips, the granddaughter and son of the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sam Phillips, hold an Alabama Polytechnic Institute certificate that Sam Phillips earned in 1943. The certificate represents a Fundamentals of Radio I course that helped launch Phillips' path to becoming the Father of Rock 'n' Roll and his discovering many great musicians, including Elvis Presley. Photo courtesy of Houston Cofield.

Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pivotal connection to Auburn University revealed amid 100-year anniversary

11/2/23 9:00 AM

Auburn University’s fifth-annual Halloween Pitch Competition was Friday, Oct. 27.

Online graduate students create fitness device, win pitch competition

11/2/23 8:00 AM

Farah Kandah is principal investigator on the project, "Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Community of Expertise in Quantum Information Science Across the Southeastern United States.”

Professor in CSSE awarded grant to enrich quantum computing education

11/1/23 9:00 AM

Students and families were treated to presentations in the Brown-Kopel Center followed by a browse session of the various majors offered in the college, a tour of the engineering departments, and lunch.

MADE at AU connects prospective female engineers with college's programs

10/31/23 2:20 PM

The designations are "an acknowledgement of the success we have achieved..." CSSE Department Chair Hari Narayanan said.

AU one of 10 universities to earn 3 NCAE in Cybersecurity designations

10/30/23 8:50 AM

Chemical engineering graduate students Felix Mendoza, left, and Jacob Faulkner discuss upcoming research strategies with Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing Director Bruce Tatarchuk.

Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing creates innovative impact

10/27/23 3:40 PM

#GINNing Podcast: Chairman of the Boards

10/27/23 11:00 AM

Parvin Fathi-Hafshejani won $2,500 at the SEC Student Business Pitch Competition and another $29,000 at last spring's Tiger Cage.

Doctoral student in ECE takes 3rd place at SEC Student Pitch Competition

10/27/23 8:25 AM

Robert Dean said the most fulfilling aspect of his job as an educator is having students who ultimately become professors.

Professor in ECE named IMAPS Outstanding Educator

10/25/23 4:20 PM

two men talking, rocket with blue origin written on it, American flag

Auburn alum at Blue Origin working to launch one of world’s tallest rockets

10/25/23 7:00 AM

Paul Bartley, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture (left), and Ali Khosravi, Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor, are researching research flexible burrowing probes for site investigation and underground excavation. These probes are crucial for various development projects, including underground structures, buildings, dams and pavements, as they determine soil characteristics.

Civil Engineering assistant professor takes deep dive into morphing skins

10/24/23 8:30 AM

Parvin Fathi-Hafshejani participates in Masoud Mahjouri-Samani's Laser-Assisted Science and Engineering lab.

Doctoral student in ECE competes at SEC Student Pitch Competition

10/23/23 10:00 AM

Students from seven colleges across campus will participate in Friday's final pitch round.

Four engineering students among 20 Halloween Pitch Competition finalists

10/23/23 9:25 AM

Through hands-on demonstrations, students were able to explore a number of engineering exhibits, including providing access to clean water, urban infrastructure, virtual reality, solar energy, cybersecurity and healthcare informatics.

Nearly 100 children introduced to STEM at GRAND Engineering Showcase

10/20/23 3:00 PM

#GINNing Podcast: The Rebel

10/20/23 10:00 AM

Hal N. and Peggy S. Pennington Professor Sean Gallagher works with a student.

Occupational Safety Center aims to protect employees through research

10/18/23 3:00 PM

Nima Shamsaei and Shuai Shao

Army invests another $4.35M in Auburn AM qualification research

10/18/23 12:00 PM

Students and research engineers will be available throughout the open house to answer questions and conduct small demonstrations. ICAMS Director Greg Harris said that the event presents the perfect opportunity for small- and medium-sized manufacturers to discover what ICAMS can offer for their businesses.

ICAMS to host manufacturing summit and open house Oct. 26 and 27

10/16/23 10:00 AM

Ryan Pollard won first place for oral presentation, honorable mention for poster presentation and Best in Show overall.

Student in mechanical engineering wins Best in Show at research showcase

10/16/23 9:40 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Duff Tough

10/13/23 8:00 AM

Marcus Sachs believes Cyber-Informed Engineering provides the engineering groundwork to successfully build security into new products and existing infrastructure.

Deputy director for research at McCrary accepts joint appointment at INL

10/12/23 9:45 AM

Will Bryan, CEO and founder of Autonoma, was team lead for Autonomous Tiger Racing.

Alabama Launchpad Cycle 3 finale to have Auburn Engineering flavor

10/11/23 2:45 PM

October is the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Cybersecurity expert weighs in on new threats, means of protection

10/10/23 12:15 PM

Abhinav Sannidhi is Nanoxort's research and development manager and the principal investigator on the Small Business Innovation Research Phase II grant-winning project, “Novel size-changing, gadolinium-free contrast agent for magnetic resonance angiography.”

Startup with chemical engineering roots awarded $1 million NSF grant

10/10/23 10:00 AM

Tao Shu's research earned a three-year, $300,000 National Science Foundation grant.

Professor in CSSE develops method to prevent cyber attacks on satellites

10/9/23 9:05 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Son of a Burch

10/6/23 11:00 AM

Three students look at their smartphones on Auburn University's campus.

Doctoral students publish paper on physical impact of smartphone usage

10/4/23 1:00 PM

Huaguo Zhou, the Elton Z. and Lois G. Huff Professor of civil and environmental engineering at Auburn University, co-authored a handbook aimed at helping state Department of Transportation offices reduce the risk of wrong-way driving crashes. On Heisman Drive within Auburn's campus, Zhou supervised the installation of a wrong-way alert system that triggers bright red LED lights when it detects a vehicle moving in the wrong direction. He noted that this system has detected several hundred instances of wrong-way driving.

Civil Engineering professor co-authors wrong-way driving handbook

10/3/23 2:00 PM

Jakita Thomas will implement a series of workshops, beginning next summer, to engage members of the Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances.

Associate professor in CSSE earns $204,324 NSF EAGER grant

10/2/23 3:00 PM

#GINNing Podcast: Acosta's Exo-llent Adventure

9/29/23 3:00 PM

Taylor Lindley, left, and Hunter Burch with transmitting antennas for the ionosphere research instrument, world’s most powerful and flexible ionospheric heater.

ECE researchers study upper atmospheric behavior in Alaska

9/28/23 2:15 PM

AUTRI Director earns prestigious Steinberg Award

9/28/23 1:00 PM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's newly launched pilot program aims to help students take their engineering career to the Next Level.

Next Level program aims to develop career skills in students

9/28/23 10:00 AM

Shiqiang Zou, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering (CEE) and Michael Perez, associate professor in CEE, are collaborating with the University of South Alabama on a three-year, $1.3 million project to upgrade geotextiles to filter excessive nutrients from stormwater runoff into the Gulf Coast ecosystem.

CEE assistant professor and Stormwater Facility part of $1.3M grant

9/28/23 8:00 AM

Clint Snider, second from left, was presented with the URSI-GASS Young Scientist Award in Sapporo, Japan, at its annual general assembly August 19-26. With him, from left, are URSI Assistant Secretary General Stefan Wijnholds, URSI President Piergiorgio Uslenghi, and URSI Secretary General Peter Van Daele.

Visiting assistant professor in ECE presented with Young Scientist Award

9/27/23 2:45 PM

David Timm, the Brasfield & Gorrie Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, has been elected to the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT) Board of Directors.

CEE professor named to Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists Board

9/26/23 8:00 AM

ME professor earns prestigious award for heat transfer research

9/25/23 9:00 AM

Emmanuel Winful, right, is the college's health and safety manager.

Auburn Engineering named Green Cross Award semifinalist

9/25/23 8:20 AM

#GINNing Podcast: Air Apparent

9/22/23 10:00 AM

The 11th annual Graduate Engineering Research Showcase offers $8,250 in prizes.

Almost 200 registered for annual Graduate Engineering Research Showcase

9/21/23 8:00 AM

Shiwen Mao said it was important to create research that positively impacts people's lives.

Professor in wireless engineering earns three NSF grants

9/19/23 7:00 AM

ASEL director earns $336K grant to improve bridge maintenance

9/18/23 3:00 PM

The 2023 Auburn Alumni Engineering Council award winners included Distinguished Auburn Engineer Ed Yeilding, ’72 electrical engineering; Distinguished Auburn Engineer Pam Boyd, ’92 electrical engineering; Distinguished Auburn Engineer Richard Kretzschmar, ’90 and ’96 aerospace engineering; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Rodmesia Clarke, ’08 chemical engineering; Distinguished Auburn Engineer Metrick Houser, ’93 chemical engineering; Distinguished Auburn Engineer Mike Ogles, ’89 mechanical engineering, represented by his son Will Ogles; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Brandon Young, ’10 electrical engineering; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Christa Musgrove, ’07 mechanical engineering; and Superior Service Steve Duke, chemical engineering associate professor and the college’s former associate dean for academics.

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 9 with college’s highest awards

9/18/23 1:30 PM

Auburn Engineering's undergraduate programs rank No. 3 among public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering undergraduate programs receive No. 30 public ranking

9/18/23 12:00 PM

Nam Tran, assistant director for the National Center for Asphalt Technology (far left), Benjamin Bowers, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering (middle left), Jeff LaMondia, a CEE professor (middle right) and Suri Gatiganti, research engineer for NCAT (far right), are all members of a team to study the resilience of asphalt on airfield pavements.

CEE assistant professor lands $1.25 million FAA grant

9/18/23 9:00 AM

Matthew Garnett

#GINNing Podcast: Clocks and Chemicals

9/15/23 10:00 AM

Auburn Engineering professors Fa Foster Dai, J. David Irwin and Bruce Tatarchuk have been recognized as NAI fellows, while professor Jin Wang is an NAI senior member.

AU ranked by National Academy of Inventors among Top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents

9/14/23 7:00 AM

Fundamental and applied research in line with the pulp and paper industry’s research agenda are vital missions of the Center.

Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering builds students into leaders

9/13/23 4:15 PM

Akond Rahman

Assistant professor in CSSE earns $553K NSF grant

9/13/23 8:15 AM

The cover of “Air Born: Two Generations in Flight."

Auburn-educated astronaut explores family's flight legacy in new book

9/8/23 3:00 PM

Santu Karmaker, assistant professor in computer science and software engineering, delivered the series' first presentation on Friday, September 8.

AI@AU initiative spearheads fall series of expert-led AI forums

9/8/23 12:25 PM

#GINNing Podcast: The Scholar

9/8/23 11:00 AM

#GINNing Podcast: 100 Percent Cotton

9/1/23 12:00 PM

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