From left: Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch and Victor Glover stand with Joseph Pelfrey, ’00 aerospace engineering, former director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.

The Auburn in Artemis: How engineering alumni helped return humanity to the moon

Jeremy D Henderson | 04/10/26

From its April 1 launch to its April 10 splashdown, Artemis II, the historic latest chapter of America's legacy in space, was a near-perfect page-turner. Here, in their own words, are just a few of the hundreds of Auburn Engineers who helped write it.

Eirik Mulder

#GINNing Podcast: Special Student Mulder

Jeremy D Henderson | 04/10/26

By the time you finish listening to the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education, it's entirely possible that 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, 2025 Astronaut Scholar, Universities Space Research Association Distinguished Undergraduate and 2025 and 2026 NASA Space Grant Scholar Eirik Mulder may have won another award.
The annual research symposium drew nearly 500 students and postdoctoral researchers, who presented their work before faculty and peers.

Engineering well represented at Auburn Research Symposium

Joe McAdory | 04/02/26

The annual research symposium drew nearly 500 students and postdoctoral researchers, who presented their work before faculty and peers.

Eirik Mulder, an Auburn Engineering senior and Goldwater Scholar, studies aerospace engineering and computer science.

Auburn Engineering honors student named as Goldwater Scholar

Dustin Duncan | 03/31/26

Auburn Engineering student earns Goldwater Scholarship for undergraduate research in aerospace engineering and computer science.
CSSE students Brandon Collins, left, and Logan Bolton presented their research March 6-10 at the Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision in Tuscon, Arizona.

Students in CSSE tackle AI image editing questions, present research at conference

Joe McAdory | 03/25/26

CSSE students Brandon Collins and Logan Bolton presented their research March 6-10 at the Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision in Tucson, Arizona.
From left: Joe Ivarson, Luis Manuel Postigo, Eirik Mulder and Nick Nurre helped lead a team that ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 10 overall in NASA’s Global Trajectory Optimization Competition.

The sky’s the limit: Aerospace students best in the U.S. in solar system trajectory competition

Dustin Duncan | 03/18/26

Auburn Engineering students rank No. 1 in the U.S. and 10th globally in NASA’s Global Trajectory Optimization Competition, showcasing elite skills in astrodynamics and space mission design.
Students in Auburn's Ethical Hacking Club, headquartered in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, finished eighth out of 45 teams in the Feb. 7 Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition qualifying round and will compete March 21-22 in the 10-team regional finals in Tampa.

Auburn Ethical Hacking Club advances to Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition finals

Joe McAdory | 03/04/26

Twelve members of the student organization will compete in the Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition March 21–22 at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
The weekly forum offers five presentations across the semester, in-person or via Zoom.

Spring semester artificial intelligence forum kicks off Friday, March 6

Joe McAdory | 03/02/26

The weekly forum offers five presentations across the semester, in-person or via Zoom.

Aubria, an AI-generated presenter created by three computer science and software engineering students, will serve as the event's keynote speaker.

Campuswide event on March 3 will focus on building stronger research communities through artificial intelligence

Joe McAdory | 02/25/26

"Building Research Communities in AI" will be Tuesday, March 3, from 1-5 p.m. in the Melton Student Center ballroom.
Matthew Clegg

#GINNing Podcast: Matthew the Maker

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/20/26

It might be just as large without him leading the charge. But the contagiously collaborative culture animating the largest student-run makerspace in the country definitely wouldn't be what it is today without software engineering senior Matthew Clegg.

Auburn University will explore how artificial intelligence has evolved from Hollywood fantasy to real world technology through its annual AI film series, beginning Monday, Feb. 23 with WarGames, followed by Tron: Ares on March 17 and concluding with Wonderland on April 13.

Artificial Intelligence film series, including WarGames, Tron:Ares and Wonderland, kicks off Monday, Feb. 23

Joe McAdory | 02/19/26

Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the films, then learn from university experts, who will serve as discussion leaders about what they viewed and how these ideas apply.
A rendering of the entrance to the Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Laboratory and expanded makerspace, featuring a new terraced entrance off the Ginn Concourse.

Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/13/26

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a world-class laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing that will also expand the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.
Among the newest experts providing their expertise are the nation’s first national cyber director, leaders from the NSA, FBI, the intelligence community and private sector leaders with deep experience in cybersecurity startups, ransomware and artificial intelligence.

McCrary Institute welcomes 13 new senior fellows to advance national security and cyber resilience

Victoria Dillon | 02/03/26

Among the newest experts providing their expertise are the nation’s first national cyber director, leaders from the NSA, FBI, the intelligence community and private sector leaders with deep experience in cybersecurity startups, ransomware and artificial intelligence.
The 33-credit-hour program is available fully online, on campus or in a hybrid format, making it accessible to both working professionals and full-time students.

Auburn Engineering's online cybersecurity engineering graduate program draws No. 7 national ranking

Joe McAdory | 01/28/26

Programs.com, a New York–based education platform that evaluates top cybersecurity programs across the U.S. based on curriculum strength, career outcomes, affordability and overall academic reputation, ranked the program No. 7 nationally in its 2026 rankings of top online master’s programs.
The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings

Karen Hunley | 01/27/26

The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Taimoor Hassan is a second-year graduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Graduate student in computer science and software engineering designs the world's largest Urdo language model

Joe McAdory | 01/26/26

Taimoor Hassan creates ChatGPT-like tool that generates fluent, natural and instruction-following responses in the Urdu language.
Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command in the cyber operations center at Fort Meade, Md.

McCrary Institute releases paper encouraging a thoughtful strategy for more offensive cyber

Victoria Dillon | 01/14/26

As Washington ramps up conversation on the need for more offensive cyber capabilities, the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security released a paper that and advocates for a forward-leaning cybersecurity strategy that more proactively defends the homeland.
First row, center: Lauren Woods, Sara Gevurtz and Xaq Frohlich represented the Departments of Art & Art History and History at the November AI Cafe. Second row, center: Cheryl Seals and Joan Harrell are educators in engineering and journalism, respectively, as well as co-chairs of the AI@AU ethics committee.

AI for good: Auburn faculty changing conversations about humanity, technology within community

12/16/25

Faculty from the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering want to change the way we talk about artificial intelligence by drawing on their expertise in the arts, humanities and sciences.
The student organization sent 18 competitors (three teams) to CyberForce, held Nov. 14-15 in the Chicago area.

Auburn University Ethical Hacking Club notches first Top 10 at prestigious CyberForce competition

Joe McAdory | 12/08/25

AUEHC teams placed eighth, 24th and 25th out of 100 teams in national cybersecurity competition Nov. 14-15 in Chicago.
Daniela Marghitu recently shared her vision as a panelist at “Reforming the Culture of Inclusion in Science for Sustainable Development Goals,” an international online forum co-hosted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

‘Computer science is a transparent thread that binds disciplines together’: Faculty member in CSSE presents ideas at international forum

Joe McAdory | 12/03/25

Daniela Marghitu recently shared her vision as a panelist at “Reforming the Culture of Inclusion in Science for Sustainable Development Goals,” an international online forum co-hosted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
From left, professors Xiao Qin, Jeffrey LaMondia and Virginia Davis.

Three Auburn Engineering professors earn university Faculty Awards

Joe McAdory | 11/17/25

Professors Jeffrey LaMondia, Virginia Davis and Xiao Qin will be presented with Auburn University Faculty Awards on Tuesday.
Auburn engineering students Eirik Mulder and Catherine Franco hold their certificates after being named 2025 USRA Distinguished Undergraduates — the first recipients of the award in university history.

Two Auburn engineering students receive USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Award

Rachel Wingard | 11/13/25

Auburn engineering students Catherine Franco and Eirik Mulder have been named 2025 USRA Distinguished Undergraduates, marking Auburn’s first recipients of the award.
Aidan Anderson, center, with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, left, and Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw.

‘I lost my sight, but gained vision’: Senior in CSSE named Student of the Year from the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

Joe McAdory | 10/29/25

Aidan Anderson works as a research and development engineer at the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security.
The paper helps explain recent cyber campaigns carried out against the U.S. and lays out the implications of the sustained, coordinated assault to national security, economic security and public health and safety.

McCrary Institute releases paper to help Americans understand the cyber threat coming from China

Victoria Dillon | 10/29/25

Titled, "Code Red: A Guide to Understanding China’s Sophisticated Typhoon Cyber Campaigns," the paper helps succinctly explain recent cyber campaigns carried out against the U.S. and lays out the implications of the sustained, coordinated assault by the PRC to our national security, economic security and public health and safety.