Missie Smith, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering, received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to study how augmented reality interfaces affect human decision-making, perception and performance.

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.
Missie Smith

#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…
Research Park expansion map showing new boundaries that increase park size to 240 acres

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.
Mark Schall has been named chair of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Schall, a faculty member since 2015, will begin his new role Aug. 1.

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.
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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 at the 2026 VEX World Championships.

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.
Matthew Cobb

#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.
Close-up of the Lego model featuring the Melton Student Center, Haley Center and Petrie Halll

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.
Members who were inducted into the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Class of 2031 were (L-R): Jeff Haars, ’85 electrical engineering; Reggie Spivey, ’87 and ‘94 mechanical engineering; John Prunkl, ’90 mechanical engineering; Christa Musgrove, ’07 mechanical engineering; Russ Green, ’91 industrial engineering; Kevin Gammill, ’02 chemical engineering; and Jason Gallaspy, ’97 and ‘00 electrical engineering.

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.
Diane Pham

#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.
Andrew Dillard

#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.
An ICAMS researcher demonstrates advanced manufacturing technology, highlighting real-time data integration and machine connectivity.

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.
Held across campus venues, including the Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center and the Shelby Center, the summit brought together representatives from more than 30 companies and agencies across nearly a dozen states to discuss how digital engineering, modeling and simulation can help modernize the defense industrial base.

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.

Jude Smith

#GINNing Podcast: The Jude Abides

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/27/26

Learn about industrial engineering sophomore Jude Smith's Auburn journey — and his artistic, campus-improving passion project — on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education.
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.
Casey Eaton

#GINNing Podcast: All Systems Go

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/13/26

Want to learn how systems are measured and how those measurements shape final system design? Listen to Casey Eaton, and you'll be just fine.
Tim Cook, Apple CEO and a 1982 Auburn University industrial engineering graduate, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering as part of its Class of 2026.

Apple CEO, Auburn alumnus elected to National Academy of Engineering

Dustin Duncan | 02/11/26

Apple CEO and Auburn alumnus Tim Cook has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering as part of its Class of 2026, one of the highest professional honors in the field.
A student participates in a driving simulation in a laboratory setting, reflecting the Human Systems Integration Center’s focus on how people interact with complex systems.

Human Systems Integration Center rebrands to reflect people-centered research

Dustin Duncan | 02/05/26

Auburn Engineering’s Human Systems Integration Center has adopted a new name to better reflect its people-centered research, education and outreach while preserving its mission.
Farmer is an avid reader and is proud of his collection of books, many of them signed. “I’ve started to read the books mentioned in Ted Lasso, including ‘Finding the Mother Tree’ and ‘How to Change Your Mind,’” he said. With a background in engineering, Farmer is a creator who loves designing and 3D-printing all kinds of items. He recreated the famous 1932 photo “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" with 3D-printed Star Wars stormtroopers. A consummate learner, he has kept lanyards from every conference he’s been to since college.

Office space: Branden Farmer

02/05/26

With a background in engineering, Farmer is a creator who loves designing and 3D-printing all kinds of items. In his 14 years at Auburn, he’s held positions in Recreation and Wellness, First Year Experience, teaching and advising.
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.

As a result of the Lean training, the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations has implemented multiple operational improvements.

Lean Systems training improves Auburn career development operations

Carla Nelson | 01/15/26

Lean Systems principles typically associated with manufacturing floors and engineering environments are delivering improvements within Auburn University’s own operations, thanks to recent industry training completed by the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR).
Denise Cooper has served as a student services coordinator since joining the Thomas Walter Center. She said the most rewarding part of her career has been helping students discover their strengths and define their goals.

Advising award honors retiring student services coordinator

Carla Nelson | 12/10/25

Denise Cooper, student services coordinator for the Thomas Walter Center (TWC), has been awarded Auburn University’s Advising Above and Beyond Award as she prepares to retire after 32 years of service.
Harbert College of Business alumnus Benny LaRussa Jr. and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering alumna Susan Story are among six Class of 2025 honorees who will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 13.

Engineering alumna to be inducted into Alabama Business Hall of Fame

11/10/25

Harbert College of Business alumnus Benny LaRussa Jr. and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering alumna Susan Story are among six Class of 2025 honorees who will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 13.

The ICAMS team, Joshua Whiting, Jack Walden, Johnathan Deery and John Price, with RFK Racing driver Brad Keselowski.

Auburn’s ICAMS featured at NASCAR’s Talladega Superspeedway

Carla Nelson | 11/04/25

The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University recently made an appearance at one of NASCAR’s most iconic venues — Talladega Superspeedway.