Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

Red Bull Hosts Engineering Formula SAE Teams at Talladega

When engineering students from across the nation converge for the annual Formula SAE? (Society of Automotive Engineers) U.S. Competition in Detroit this May, look for teams from seven southern universities to have a competitive edge since they tested at NASCAR?s Most Competitive Track. Read full story.

AU Places First at Regional Soil Judging Competition

The Auburn University soil judging team has been named the winners of the Southeastern Regional Soil Judging Contest held last fall at Western Kentucky University. The University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Clemson University and University of West Virginia, respectively, rounded out the top five teams. Winning the regional competition qualifies the team for the national contest to be held in Utah in April. Auburn has won four of the last five regional contests in which they have competed. Read full story

Glassford Named First Tim Cook Leadership Scholar

Mark Glassford, a junior in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been named the first Tim Cook Leadership Scholar. The scholarship was founded by Auburn ISE alumnus Tim Cook, chief operating officer of Apple Computer. The scholarship recognizes industrial and systems engineering students with significant academic achievements, strong evidence of non-academic university involvement and leadership, and strong evidence of community involvement and commitment. Glassford is originally from the Birmingham area.

"During my time at Auburn, I have gained many leadership skills, including those in planning, organization, and communication." Glassford says. "I have experienced and learned what it takes to be a leader in a real-world working environment." Read full story