#GINNing Podcast: All Systems Green
Austin Phillips | 10/02/26
Megan Green, a senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering, knows a thing or two about keeping systems running smoothly and staying plenty busy herself. As a Cupola Student Ambassador, she helps represent Auburn Engineering, and you may also recognize her as one of our hosts of our social media series Brown-Kopel Locals. Before coming to Auburn, she spent her summers reaching for the stars as a Space Camp counselor. From optimizing systems to navigating social media and outer space, her Auburn experience has covered a lot of ground, and maybe even a few light-years. Buckle up and prepare for launch as all systems are Green!
Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
Joe McAdory | 09/25/26
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
New Faculty: Assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering develops algorithms for complex logistics systems
Dustin Duncan | 09/23/26
Auburn Engineering assistant professor Myungeun Eom develops scalable algorithms for supply chains, logistics systems and decision-making under uncertainty.
Auburn Engineering climbs three spots among public institutions in latest U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings
Joe McAdory | 09/22/26
Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate programs also ranked fourth among the 15 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.
#GINNing Podcast: Grayson Green
Austin Phillips | 09/04/26
PJ Green, a senior in industrial and systems engineering, is an employer’s dream. The Grayson, Georgia, native already has as much experience as a graduate one year out of school, interning with International Paper, Honda and most recently Amazon. Now, he’s the next guest on the #GINNing Podcast. Oh, the places he will go!
Engineering students redesign reusable food containers for Foy on the Fly
Dustin Duncan | 09/01/26
Auburn engineering students developed a reusable food container prototype for Foy on the Fly designed to improve dining efficiency, reduce plastic waste and better fit the campus dining operation.
New Faculty: Industrial and Systems Engineering associate professor brings AI to advanced manufacturing
Dustin Duncan | 09/01/26
Industrial and Systems Engineering associate professor Haifeng Wang develops AI, machine learning and optimization methods to improve advanced manufacturing systems.
Thirteen engineering students presented with Auburn University Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
Joe McAdory | 08/26/26
Thirteen Auburn Engineering students — six master’s and seven doctoral — were presented with 2026 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards this past spring by the Auburn University Graduate School and Graduate Student Council.
Auburn hosts international educators for Material Handling Teachers Institute
Carla Nelson | 08/20/26
Faculty members from more than 30 universities and seven countries recently gathered at Auburn University for the Material Handling Teachers Institute (MHTI), a biennial professional development event designed to strengthen education in logistics, supply chain management and material handling.
Three Auburn Engineering faculty members named Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellows
Joe McAdory | 08/19/26
The Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellowship recognizes and rewards junior faculty in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering who receive prestigious young investigator awards, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER, Department of War, Department of Energy or National Institutes of Health.
#GINNing Podcast: New Chair in Town
Austin Phillips | 06/26/26
Mark Schall is a man of many hats. He’s served as associate chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, as the Daniel F. and Josephine Breeden Professor and as director of the Human Systems Integration Center. But come Aug. 1, he’ll have a new title: department chair. So, pull up your chair as we chat with the chair on this episode of the #GINNing podcast.
Industrial and systems engineering assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award for human-centered augmented reality research
Dustin Duncan | 06/15/26
Missie Smith, industrial and systems engineering assistant professor, earned an NSF CAREER Award to study how augmented reality affects decision-making and performance.
#GINNing Podcast: The Mississippi Drifter
Austin Phillips | 06/12/26
It’s been a busy month for Missie Smith, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering. First, she was named as one of Business Alabama’s Women in Tech for 2026. Then, she was awarded an NSF CAREER Award for her work in augmented reality. Now, she’s the next guest on the #GINNing Podcast. Just imagine how far her career is going after this…
Auburn University Board of Trustees approves 77-acre Research Park expansion to accommodate future program growth
06/10/26
Auburn University trustees approved a 77-acre expansion of The Park, supporting advanced manufacturing research, industry partnerships and future program growth.
Schall named chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Dustin Duncan | 06/04/26
Mark Schall has been named chair of Auburn University's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, effective Aug. 1.
Six Auburn researchers recognized as trailblazing women in tech
05/29/26
Six Auburn University researchers are being honored for breakthroughs and leadership spanning aerospace, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, water quality and human-computer interaction in Business Alabama's Women in Tech 2026 list.
Auburn team wins largest student robotics competition in the world
05/04/26
Aubie2, a team representing the Auburn Robotics Club, recently won the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, a competition Guinness World Records identifies as the largest robotics competition on the planet.
#GINNing Podcast: Formula for SpaceX
Austin Phillips | 04/24/26
While it may be appropriate for Matt Cobb to drive or fly across the stage this weekend, the senior in mechanical engineering will walk to get his diploma in Auburn Arena before shooting off to Texas. Following commencement ceremonies, Cobb will finish what he started with the Auburn Formula SAE team as it travels to the national competition before he blasts off to his new position with SpaceX.
Auburn student designs Lego model of campus
04/21/26
An Auburn University student designed a 22,700-piece LEGO model of campus featuring 80 buildings across 160 acres, bringing students together for a hands-on campus experience.
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducts Class of 2031
Austin Phillips | 04/15/26
The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducted seven new members during its annual spring meeting in April in the Brown-Kopel Center.
#GINNing Podcast: War Pham Eagle
Jeremy D Henderson | 04/03/26
Listen to the #GINNing Gang's conversation with NASA-friendly industrial and systems engineering senior Diane Pham.
#GINNing Podcast: Model Student
Jeremy D Henderson | 03/27/26
If you can find an aspiring model-based systems engineer who believes in Auburn more than ISE junior Andrew Dillard, we'll close up shop.
ICAMS to launch statewide satellite model to expand advanced manufacturing access across Alabama
Dustin Duncan | 03/23/26
Auburn’s ICAMS proposes a statewide satellite model to expand advanced manufacturing access across Alabama, partnering with community colleges to deliver Industry 4.0 tools, workforce training and data-driven manufacturing solutions.
Auburn Engineering hosts Defense Industrial Base Digital Engineering Summit
03/17/26
Leaders from industry, government and academia gathered at Auburn University March 3-4 for the Defense Industrial Base Digital Engineering Summit, a two-day event focused on strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities through digital engineering, workforce development and collaboration.