Kevin Albarado
Hoover, Ala.
Senior
Aerospace Engineering

Kevin Albarado's love affair with Auburn began with his first visit to the Auburn campus, but his love affair with aerospace engineering began even earlier -- when he was a child. read more >>

Hayley Cole
Naples, Fla.
Senior
Civil Engineering

After living in south Florida for most of her life, Hayley wanted to attend a college in the South where she could enjoy season changes. She had chosen to attend another university until she attended a football game with her sister and immediately fell in love with Auburn. Before leaving that weekend, she had made up her mind to become an Auburn student. read more >>

Joshua Hale
Sylacauga, Ala.
Junior
Industrial and Systems Engineering

When Joshua Hale searched for colleges to pursue a degree in industrial and systems engineering he chose Auburn because it was close to home and offered an excellent environment to expand his cultural horizons and gain engineering know-how. "Auburn best exemplified the qualities that I was looking for," says Hale. read more >>

Siobhan O'Reilly
Madison, Ala.
Senior
Industrial and Systems Engineering

Siobhan O'Reilly enjoys applying mathematics to solve problems, which is why industrial and systems engineering was a perfect fit. "Designing and improving systems to run more efficiently while paying attention to quality is a challenge that I enjoy," she says. read more >>

David Massey
Montgomery, Ala.
Senior
Aerospace Engineering

When David Massey searched for colleges to pursue his aerospace engineering degree, he turned to Auburn because of its reputation for engineering excellence. "I believe that Auburn has one of the best aerospace engineering programs in the nation," says Masey. read more >>

Shainur Ahsan
Mt. Olive, Ala.
Senior
Civil Engineering

Shainur Ahsan has always been fascinated with learning how things are put together. As a high-school student, Ahsan often observed construction projects in his hometown and was intrigued with the process behind the product. This interest stuck with Ahsan, and when it came time to choose a degree program at Auburn, he decided on civil engineering. read more >>

Sharon Rickards
New Orleans, La.
Senior
Civil Engineering

After Hurricane Katrina devastated Sharon Rickards' hometown, the college she was attending had to cut their civil engineering program. Wanting to continue her education, Rickards received a recommendation from her dean of students for a transfer to Auburn University. read more >>

Michael Arnold
Alexander City, Ala.
Senior
Computer Science and Software Engineering

After six years of service as a missile technician with the U.S. Navy in Kings Bay, Ga., Michael Arnold wanted to attend a university closer to home. When he discovered that Auburn University had one of the top engineering schools in the state, his decision was made. "A computer scientist is who I am, but to make a career out of it, I need a degree," he says. "Being one of the best engineering schools makes Auburn an excellent choice." read more >>

Emily Wood
Vestavia Hills, Ala.
Senior
Wireless Software Engineering

Although Emily Wood had been a lifelong Auburn University fan, her decision to attend the university was based on the outstanding reputation of its Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Being a third-generation Auburn engineer, Emily values Auburn's strong traditions and quality of education. "I know Auburn Engineering is preparing me for a bright future, and I am excited about the journey," she says. read more >>