Daniela Marghitu led the virtual presentation: “What innovative strategies can governments, multi-stakeholder organizations, and academic institutions implement to empower the effective recruitment, retention and success of individuals with disabilities across all scientific disciplines?”

Faculty member in computer science and software engineering presents at international forum

Joe McAdory | 05/15/25

Daniela Marghitu was a panelist at “Reforming the Culture of Inclusion in Science for Sustainable Development Goals,” an international virtual forum co-hosted by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Eddie Seay

#GINNing Podcast: Order Mor Chikin

Jeremy D Henderson | 05/09/25

Truett Cathy may have put Chick-fil-A on the map. But 2016 Auburn wireless software engineering graduate Eddie Seay put Chick-fil-A on the app.
Threat Beat takes advantage of the expertise from the Auburn University’s McCrary Institute and builds on the daily news and analysis many have come to trust in the morning Cyber Briefing newsletter sharing the top five cyber stories of the day as well as the weekly Cyber Focus podcast.

McCrary Institute introduces Threat Beat: a one-stop-shop news site for cybersecurity and national security news and analysis

04/25/25

In addition to news from leading journalists, Threat Beat will feature independent reporting and analysis providing the all-important context on must-know, fast-moving cybersecurity and national security stories.
Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan announced the names of faculty awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2025.

Eight Auburn Engineering faculty members named to 2025 promotion, tenure list

Joe McAdory | 04/15/25

Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan announced the names of faculty awarded promotion and tenure for 2025.

Graduate Engineering Research Showcase winner Tori Phillips, left, with Maria Auad, the college's associate dean for graduate studies and faculty development.

Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase with study on hydraulic redistribution

Joe McAdory | 04/08/25

More than 150 students participated in the 12th Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, held April 3 in the Brown-Kopel Center.

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 6 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, once again, No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News and World Report rankings

Joe McAdory | 04/08/25

U.S. News and World Report, which ranks graduate programs nationally each spring, designated Auburn Engineering No. 33 among public institutions when its annual list was released Tuesday, April 8.

As the McCrary Institute’s first chief communications officer, Dillon will lead the communications and media strategy for the institute’s growing media platforms and embolden its reputation as a nationally-recognized cyber-focused policy and research institute.

McCrary Institute welcomes Victoria Dillon as deputy director and chief communications officer

Joe McAdory | 04/07/25

As the McCrary Institute’s first Chief Communications Officer, she will lead the communications and media strategy for the institute’s growing media platforms and embolden its reputation as a nationally-recognized cyber-focused policy and research institute.

Vincent Visser, left, pitched Polar Docks, while Liam Heary, pitched Planet of Snacks.

Auburn Engineering students combine to win $30,000 in Tiger Cage Student Business Idea Competition final round

Joe McAdory | 04/02/25

Liam Heary, a sophomore in computer science and software engineering, and Vincent Visser, a sophomore in industrial and systems engineering, won second and fourth place, respectively, in the university's largest student entrepreneurship event
Akond Rahman has published almost 30 research papers on configuration scripts since 2018.

CSSE assistant professor to deliver keynote on security vulnerabilities at International Conference on Software Engineering

Joe McAdory | 03/27/25

Akond Rahman wants to bring greater attention to security vulnerabilities in configuration scripts and foster collaboration between academia and industry to ensure that security research has a tangible impact.
Carson Easterling, a junior in electrical and computer engineering, explains power systems laboratory equipment and their functions to guests.

Auburn University partners with Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center to train the next generation of cybersecurity experts

Joe McAdory | 03/26/25

The Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity technologies to protect critical infrastructure from outside threats — and it’s using the expertise of Auburn students to help carry out the mission.

Snack boxes are available for 32 countries at $29.99 per box.

Student in computer science and software engineering co-founds international snack package startup, reaches Tiger Cage finals

Joe McAdory | 03/25/25

Planet of Snacks distributes snack boxes covering favorites from 32 countries.

Liam Heary, a sophomore in computer science and software engineering, Liam Heary answers a judge's question during the Tiger Cage semifinals.

#GINNing Podcast: Computer Science, Candy and Culture

Jeremy D Henderson | 03/21/25

Next up on the best podcast in higher education? CSSE sophomore Liam Heary, who hopes his sweet and salty startup Planet of Snacks has the lucky charms necessary to secure the pot of gold in the Tiger Cage Student Business Idea Competition. 
The AU-CAICE will build upon the foundation laid by the former Auburn Cyber Research Center (ACRC) and advance the legacy of ACRC's pioneering work.

New Auburn Engineering research center combines expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity

Joe McAdory | 03/20/25

The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering is dedicated to uncovering pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.

CAE-R designations are granted to regionally accredited, degree-awarding four-year institutions, Department of Defense schools or PhD-granting military academies.

Auburn one of 11 institutions nationally to hold three National Center of Academic Excellence designations

Joe McAdory | 03/17/25

Auburn has been re-designated through 2030 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency.
Sathvik Prahadeeswaran

#GINNing Podcast: Sathvik Prahadeeswaran

Jeremy D Henderson | 03/07/25

Senior computer science and software engineering major Sathvik Prahadeeswaran discusses his engineering journey — past, present and future — on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.
The Tiger Cage final round will be March 28.

Two Auburn Engineering students reach Tiger Cage final round

Joe McAdory | 03/03/25

Vince Visser (industrial and systems engineering) and Liam Heary (computer science and software engineering) will compete, with others, in the March 28 final round.
Presentations will be made on Fridays March 7, March 14, April 11 and April 25.

Auburn Engineering to host AI lecture series beginning March 7

Joe McAdory | 02/24/25

Four artificial intelligence experts from industry and academia will offer deeper insight into the emerging technology and its best practices through a lecture series, presented by Auburn University’s AI@AU initiative.
Alice E. Smith

Auburn professor elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Dustin Duncan | 02/17/25

Alice E. Smith, the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as part of its Class of 2025.
Lake Marian in New Zealand

New Engineering Global Programs opportunity takes students to New Zealand

Dustin Duncan | 02/17/25

A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.
The Tiger Cage semifinals are Feb. 28 in Horton-Hardgrave Hall's Broadway Event and Space Theater.

Three Auburn Engineering students advance to Tiger Cage pitch competition semifinals

Joe McAdory | 02/05/25

The semifinal round will be Feb. 28 in Horton-Hardgrave Hall.
From left, Logan Bolton, Owen Strength and Luke Robinson.

Three students in CSSE earn Computing Research Association Outstanding Researcher Awards

Joe McAdory | 02/04/25

Owen Strength, Logan Bolton and Luke Robinson were recognized by the Computing Research Association.
Jonathan Pettus has been named executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute. [Credit: UAH]

Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville

Jeremy D Henderson | 01/28/25

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.
The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

Karen Hunley | 01/21/25

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Haynes Heaton

#GINNing Podcast: The Many Hats of Haynes Heaton

Jeremy D Henderson | 01/10/25

Assistant computer science professor by day, computational biologist by day, medical doctor by day — Haynes Heaton does it all. Great news for Auburn. Bad news for leukemia.