• In the BeGINNing

    In the BeGINNing

    25 years ago, there was a vision — and there was a decision. Nothing’s been the same since.

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    25 Years on Track

    For 25 years, experiments on a 1.7-mile loop in Opelika have been changing the way America builds and maintains its highways.

  • No hide. Just seek.

    No hide. Just seek.

    Who leads research in biomedical sensors or sustainable materials? Who’s advancing combustion physics, aero-propulsion or renewable energy? Junior faculty members new to campus need to know who they can collaborate with and whose research intersects with their own.

Recent Articles

Aerospace: Assistant professor to study flow-induced vibrations of 3D structures

Aerospace: Assistant professor to study flow-induced vibrations of 3D structures

Nek Sharan, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, seeks to understand how 3D geometries vibrate when exposed to fluid flows.

by × December 8, 2025 ×
Happenings: Fall 2025

Happenings: Fall 2025

The latest news from around the college.

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Be The Creed: Sydney Watwood

Be The Creed: Sydney Watwood

Sydney Watwood, a sophomore in chemical engineering, traces her passion for water systems back to sixth grade, when she read “A Long Walk to Water.”

by × December 7, 2025 ×
It’s My Job: Ryan Hill

It’s My Job: Ryan Hill

An interview with the Vice President/Site Lead for Integrated Systems for Solutions Inc.

by × December 7, 2025 ×
Biosystems: Measuring the impact of natural light on chicken production

Biosystems: Measuring the impact of natural light on chicken production

Researchers at Auburn University are studying the effects of natural light in broiler houses on bird performance and welfare.

by × December 7, 2025 ×
Chemical: Two assistant professors earn NSF CAREER Awards for research

Chemical: Two assistant professors earn NSF CAREER Awards for research

Two assistant professors in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Jean-Francois Louf and Michael Howard, earned National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Awards for their respective research.

by × December 6, 2025 ×
Civil and Environmental: Associate professor awarded federal grant to research geographically isolated wetlands

Civil and Environmental: Associate professor awarded federal grant to research geographically isolated wetlands

Frances O’Donnell, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is partnering with NASA to study geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) and their environmental impacts.

by × December 6, 2025 ×
Computer Science and Software: Software developed by assistant professor being used in breakthrough technique to identify leukemia cells

Computer Science and Software: Software developed by assistant professor being used in breakthrough technique to identify leukemia cells

Haynes Heaton, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has developed software likely to change the standard of care for leukemia patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.

by × December 6, 2025 ×
Electrical and Computer: Assistant professor revolutionizes chiplet designs, earns NSF CAREER Award

Electrical and Computer: Assistant professor revolutionizes chiplet designs, earns NSF CAREER Award

Traditional monolithic chip designs in everyday devices such as cellphones and laptops face significant limitations due to high manufacturing costs and size constraints.

by × December 6, 2025 ×
Industrial and Systems: Professors receive $400K NSF grant for Lean Manufacturing education

Industrial and Systems: Professors receive $400K NSF grant for Lean Manufacturing education

Three Auburn University professors have been awarded a nearly $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance Lean Manufacturing education.

by × December 6, 2025 ×