Why Auburn: Jordan Geidel
A passion for aviation and space brought Jordan Geidel to Auburn. From researching rocket engines to interning with Amentum at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the aerospace engineering senior has found opportunities to turn that passion into a career.
11/4/26 3:30 PM
Why Auburn: Dylan Heard
Discover why mechanical engineering senior Dylan Heard chose Auburn, from hands-on Makerspace projects to research at the Auburn University Bee Center.
11/4/26 2:50 PM
Why Auburn: Kathryn Baker
Mechanical engineering student Kathryn Baker shares why she chose Auburn Engineering and how co-op, study abroad, band and Cupola shaped her experience.
9/18/26 1:15 PM
Why Auburn: Haley Wallach
Philadelphia native Haley Wallach shares why she chose Auburn Engineering, found her place in mechanical engineering and discovered a passion for construction.
9/17/26 8:00 AM
Why Auburn: India Warren
San Antonio native India Warren found community, research opportunities and a path to structural engineering at Auburn, where she returned for graduate school.
9/3/26 8:00 AM
Why Auburn: Andrew Dillard
Auburn Engineering junior Andrew Dillard shares how undergraduate research, internships and campus involvement shaped his path in industrial and systems engineering.
4/28/26 1:55 PM
Why Auburn: Jude Smith
Auburn Engineering sophomore Jude Smith combines applied mathematics and engineering with creativity, developing “The Living Studio” art space while conducting undergraduate research.
4/28/26 1:45 PM
Why Auburn: Eirik Mulder
Eirik Mulder, a senior double majoring in aerospace engineering and computer science, earned Astronaut and Goldwater scholarships while researching space travel and completing internships.
4/21/26 10:15 AM
Riley Chichester
Civil and environmental engineering junior Riley Chichester is building her future through internships, leadership and peer advising while preparing for a career in structural engineering.
4/21/26 9:00 AM
Matthew Clegg
Auburn software engineering senior Matthew Clegg leads in the Brown-Kopel Makerspace, building technical skills, leadership experience and community connections.
3/18/26 1:45 PM
Mijan Rahman
Mijan Rahman, an Auburn University aerospace engineering doctoral student, researches adaptive AI systems that support pilots in high-stress situations using physiological and cognitive performance data.
3/2/26 3:05 PM
Haley Evans
Haley Evans, a master’s student in mechanical engineering at Auburn University, researches healthcare ergonomics and medical device design to reduce nurse injuries and improve patient care.
3/2/26 3:00 PM
Why Auburn: Hanna Dyal
Chemical engineering senior Hanna Dyal balances research, co-op experience and campus leadership while giving back to Auburn and the environment.
1/28/26 4:00 PM
Elizabeth Gainey
Mechanical engineering doctoral student Elizabeth Gainey researches lead-free electrical components while serving as an ambassador for Auburn’s 1887 Society.
1/28/26 4:00 PM
Why Auburn: Aidan Anderson
Computer science student Aidan Anderson shares how mentorship, leadership in NSBE and resilience through disability shaped his Auburn experience.
1/28/26 4:00 PM
Why Auburn: Catherine Franco
Electrical and computer engineering junior Catherine Franco researches space flight through undergraduate research and an internship at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
1/28/26 4:00 PM
Morgan Freeman
Civil engineering alum Morgan Freeman shares why she chose Auburn, her Engineers Without Borders experience in Guatemala and her career in commercial construction.
1/27/26 3:00 PM
Why Auburn: Rhett Dobbs
Civil and environmental engineering junior Rhett Dobbs shares why he chose Auburn, his passion for transportation, and his campus involvement.
1/27/26 1:40 AM
Cade May
Aerospace engineering senior Cade May is using undergraduate research on FlightStream software to prepare for graduate school and a future career in the aerospace industry.
11/24/25 8:15 AM
Addison Faggard
Auburn chemical engineering senior Addison Faggard shares how internships, career fair connections and Engineers Without Borders shaped her path and future plans.
11/14/25 10:35 AM
Why Auburn: Tyler Wilks
Mechanical engineering student Tyler Wilks shares how Auburn’s community, Brown-Kopel support and hands-on learning helped him succeed during his Honda internship.
11/3/25 10:00 AM
Why Auburn: Aidan Bosman
Civil engineering graduate researcher Aidan Bosman applies his passion for water to Auburn’s Stormwater Research Facility, working on community projects like Hickory Dickory Park restoration.
11/3/25 9:00 AM
Olivia Dinehart
Auburn swimmer and aerospace engineering major Olivia Dinehart is balancing competition in the pool with big goals in the aerospace field and beyond.
10/27/25 1:15 PM
Deena Sayegh
Doctoral student Deena Sayegh is applying industrial and systems engineering to improve healthcare efficiency and inspire students in the classroom.
10/27/25 1:15 PM
Addy Lee
Auburn senior Addy Lee codes her way to success through robotics research, Makerspace innovation and leadership as a Cupola Engineering Ambassador.
10/22/25 1:45 PM
Why Auburn: Stanton Freeman
Civil engineering doctoral student Stanton Freeman found his perfect fit at Auburn through academic excellence, family culture and global service.
10/8/25 12:00 AM
Stefanus Harris Putra
Aerospace doctoral student Stefanus Putra, from Indonesia, advances aircraft design in Auburn’s VSDDL, partnering with NASA and industry to shape the future of flight.
10/6/25 1:00 PM
Mallory Holland
From Disney dreams to Miss Homecoming, Auburn engineering senior Mallory Holland celebrates her journey of family, magic and problem-solving innovation.
9/25/25 12:00 AM
Peden Jones
Mechanical engineering master’s student Peden Jones helps lead the Kassel Hand Project, recreating a 16th-century prosthetic while teaching and conducting research.
9/23/25 2:50 PM
Stephanie Meyer
Stephanie Meyer blends robotics and racing expertise as an Auburn doctoral student leading Autonomous Tiger Racing to victories while advancing autonomous vehicle research.
9/23/25 2:00 PM
Margelle Kyle
Auburn junior Margelle Kyle helps future engineers as a Cupola Ambassador and designs braces for Dropped Head Syndrome, blending service with innovation.
9/22/25 12:00 AM
Why Auburn: Vince Visser
Auburn sophomore Vince Visser created Polar Docks, a cooling system for lake docks, earning him a spot as a finalist in the Tiger Cage competition.
9/16/25 10:30 AM
Why Auburn: Eliana Floyd
Eliana Floyd, a mechanical engineering sophomore, fuels her passion for racing by leading Auburn’s Greenpower USA and Formula SAE teams to victory.
9/11/25 2:35 PM
Why Auburn: Carolina Triboni
Carolina Triboni, a civil engineering grad student from Brazil, thrives at Auburn, blending research, leadership and community to shape her future.
9/11/25 2:03 PM
Joah Shay
Freshman Joah Shay balances Auburn’s CEE program and walking on to the basketball team, driven by faith, community and a passion for building and teamwork.
9/10/25 10:00 AM
Why Auburn: Sathvik Prahadeeswaran
Auburn junior Sathvik Prahadeeswaran found community and career growth through computer science, student organizations and hands-on engineering internships.
9/5/25 9:00 AM
Why Auburn: Mary Ferguson
Aerospace engineering junior Mary Ferguson serves others through Engineers Without Borders and Cupola Ambassadors while pursuing her passion for aircraft propulsion.
9/4/25 11:35 AM
Why Auburn: Emma Grace Boyd
Former state gymnastics champion Emma Grace Boyd is balancing Auburn biosystems engineering classes with competing in the SEC, excelling in both the gym and classroom.
9/4/25 11:10 AM
Sydney Watwood
Auburn chemical engineering student Sydney Watwood helps bring clean water to communities in need through Engineers Without Borders while pursuing a career in water studies.
9/4/25 11:00 AM
Liam Heary
Auburn swimmer and computer science major Liam Heary is excelling in the pool, classroom and entrepreneurship, competing in the 2025 Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition.
9/4/25 10:15 AM
Why Auburn: Samantha Korac
Auburn sophomore Samantha Korac designs autonomous race cars and researches GPS technology through Autonomous Tiger Racing and GAVLAB.
9/3/25 4:00 PM
Kate Handel
Kate Handel, ’23 chemical engineering, is a grad student from Memphis, a U.S. Air Force second lieutenant, and a researcher in nanomaterials for medicine.
8/13/25 10:00 AM
Bipasyana Dhungana
Bipasyana Dhungana, from Nepal, is a graduate student in Biosystems Engineering and a research assistant in the Biological Engineering Research Lab. She is also an award winner from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
8/13/25 12:00 AM
Avry Prewitt
Woltosz Fellow Avry Prewitt is building a legacy in civil engineering — as a grad student, Chi Epsilon VP and fall 2024 graduation marshal from Birmingham, Alabama.
5/20/25 4:00 PM
Jenna Sapong
Jenna Sapong, a mechanical engineering sophomore, balances academics and athletics as a defender for Auburn and Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team.
5/20/25 4:00 PM
Why Auburn: Phedra Peter
Phedra Peter, a senior in industrial and systems engineering, leads with purpose through Auburn SGA and the National Society of Black Engineers.
5/20/25 3:00 PM
Nyah Dedeaux
Nyah Dedeaux, a 2026 industrial and systems engineering major from Madison, Alabama, shines on Auburn Danceline with a minor in supply chain.
5/20/25 2:00 PM
Why Auburn: Ryan Pollard
Ryan Pollard blends mechanical engineering with neurorehab research, using brain signals to control exoskeletons — all while pursuing his passion for teaching.
5/20/25 2:00 PM
Anna Carter
Anna Carter, a mechanical engineering major and Birdsong Scholar, is chasing aerospace dreams while crafting jewelry in England and solving problems at Auburn.
5/20/25 1:00 PM