Articles by: Beth Smith

You’re a good man, Charlie Miller

You’re a good man, Charlie Miller

For many, the college experience is a means to significantly broaden one’s education. For others, it is the opportunity to make friends of a lifetime. For Charlie Miller, ’80 civil engineering, it was both. Growing up in Louisville, Ky., Miller’s parents strongly encouraged him to explore college options that would allow […]

by × July 9, 2014 ×
Singing on Wire Road

Singing on Wire Road

Anyone who has spent time in Auburn is familiar with Wire Road, the winding country two-lane that leads people into – and out of – this college town. But for Auburn alumni Byron Kelley, ’70 civil engineering, and his son James, ’05 sociology, Wire Road represents a vision and an […]

by × December 3, 2013 ×

Power grad

Earlier this year, Auburn Engineering graduated its first set of engineers who hold a minor in nuclear power generation systems. One of those graduates, Rebecca Osteen, has accepted a position at the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant in Baxley, Ga. Osteen, a 2013 graduate in chemical engineering, was among the first […]

by × December 3, 2013 ×

Faculty Highlights – Spring/Summer 2013

From the desk of . . . Prathima Agrawal, director of Auburn’s Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center, Alireza Babaei, former post-doctoral fellow in the center, and Bijan Jabbari, professor of electrical and computer engineering at George Mason University, have received the best paper award from the Journal of Communications […]

by × June 6, 2013 ×
Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

In its 25th year, the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame honors the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of individuals, corporations, institutions and projects that bring significant recognition to the state. In February, seven new individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame – five of whom are Auburn Engineering […]

by × June 5, 2013 ×
Eww, the Oobleck

Eww, the Oobleck

Auburn Engineering recently hosted 60 third graders from the Chambers County accelerated and gifted program. After a tour of the engineering facilities, the students created oobleck, the gooey green substance that falls from the sky in Dr. Seuss’ book Bartholomew and the Oobleck. A mixture of cornstarch, water and green […]

by × June 4, 2013 ×
One last roll

One last roll

On Saturday, April 20, Auburn’s beloved oak trees were rolled for the last time following the annual A-Day football game. Thousands of dedicated Auburn alumni and fans descended upon the downtown corner at College St. and Magnolia Ave., as generations of fans have done before them. Andy Todd, ’87 mechanical […]

by × June 4, 2013 ×

And the award goes to…

Each year, the college recognizes the achievements of our faculty, students and alumni by hosting a spring awards event. This year’s ceremony and reception were held in the auditorium at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in April. This exceptional group of individuals represents the best in […]

by × June 4, 2013 ×
A top ranking

A top ranking

Auburn Engineering’s online graduate program was recently ranked sixth by U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 “Best Online Engineering Education Programs.” The graduate computer information technology program, housed in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, was ranked seventh among online graduate computer information technology programs. Combining traditional instruction with […]

by × June 4, 2013 ×
Woman of distinction

Woman of distinction

Carol Godfrey, ’86 industrial engineering and vice president of marketing and product development for Southwire’s Energy Division, was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by Auburn’s Women’s Resource Center in April. Godfrey helps maintain Southwire’s presence in the power and renewable energy industry, and works to expand its markets in […]

by × June 4, 2013 ×