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Uncompromising Excellence<\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>Auburn Engineering prides itself on a commitment to recruiting and maintaining the nation\u2019s top faculty members. With that commitment comes an effort to recognize the exceptional merit of faculty members who have demonstrated achievement in educating tomorrow\u2019s engineers and conducting leading research.<\/p>\n

As part of a university-wide initiative to create additional endowments for faculty support, a number of our alumni and friends have established named professorships, one of the highest honors bestowed on a faculty member. Auburn Engineering faculty were recognized at a campus-wide ceremony in October, and include:<\/p>\n

Tony Overfelt<\/a>, William B. and Elizabeth Reed Professor\u00a0in the Department of Mechanical Engineering<\/p>\n

Jeffrey Smith<\/a>, Joe W. Forehand Jr. Professor\u00a0in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering<\/p>\n

Hari Narayanan<\/a>, computer science and software engineering, John H.\u00a0and Gail Watson Professor in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering<\/p>\n

Wesley Zech<\/a>, Brasfield & Gorrie Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management<\/p>\n

David Timm<\/a>, Brasfield & Gorrie Professor\u00a0in the Department of Civil Engineering<\/p>\n

MAJOR minor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auburn University has received a gift from the Alabama Power Foundation and Southern Nuclear Operating Company to name the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\u2019s 17-hour nuclear power generation systems minor. The new minor, added earlier this year to teach the next generation of plant engineers for the nuclear power generation industry, has been named the Alabama Power Foundation Nuclear Power Generation Systems minor.<\/p>\n

The minor curriculum offers students a hands-on opportunity to understand the industry\u2019s licensing, engineering and basic construction requirements, processes and techniques. Power plant models, nuclear power integration into the national electrical grid and common reactor plant operations are also featured in five multidisciplinary courses that provide an overview of nuclear power generation system capabilities. Students will participate in structured programs at today\u2019s nuclear power generating facilities and network with industry experts while conducting site visits. They will also have the opportunity to earn practical experience through internship and co-op positions with leading nuclear power generation organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe nuclear field is growing, and Alabama Power is pleased to provide the opportunity for students of Auburn University to study nuclear engineering,\u201d said Charles McCrary, President and CEO of Alabama Power. \u201cThe curriculum will provide skills and training for the next generation of nuclear engineers.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more about the program, visit eng.auburn.edu\/nuclear<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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