Archive for November, 2014

Faculty Highlights – Fall 2014

From the desk of… Joshua Batterson, assistant research professor of aerospace engineering, and his contract partners have received more than $2.5 million from NASA and the Department of Defense during the past three years to predict, model and analyze combustion instability in rockets, jet engines and scramjets. Batterson is currently […]

by × November 24, 2014 ×

5 minutes with Kevin Cullinan

  He thought he’d attend college at another school – not Auburn. He thought he’d pursue another career – not engineering. Thanks to Auburn University’s cooperative education (co-op) program, Kevin Cullinan is an ’09 chemical engineering graduate who is enjoying life in Japan as an ExxonMobil execution planning engineer. He […]

by × November 20, 2014 ×
Keeping it cool

Keeping it cool

A story about one mechanical engineer’s journey from the Loveliest Village on the Plains to the world’s largest medical center, and the legacy he left at Auburn where his career began. Steve Swinson, ’81 mechanical engineering, lives in Houston, Texas, but he began his career working at Auburn University, in […]

by × November 19, 2014 ×
Taking (unmanned) flight

Taking (unmanned) flight

From robots to smartphones that are becoming smarter than humans, technology is rapidly and seamlessly making an impact in our everyday life. The newest advancement zipping around towns and cities involves parcel deliveries – by drones. While this technology is poised to revolutionize the service and delivery industry, several technological […]

by × November 19, 2014 ×
Targeting cancer

Targeting cancer

Finding the right fit in terms of teaching and research is an important component of a faculty member’s ability to make a contribution in academia – and it’s often a daunting task, particularly for those who are beginning their careers. For Allan David, it was all about finding an academic […]

by × November 19, 2014 ×

It’s my job: Beth DeMaioribus Monroe

’04 industrial and systems engineering Project Development Project Manager Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Industrial Engineering Team Jacksonville, Ala. Typical day . . . I almost want to say that in a sense, none of my days are typical. My team supports ‘internal clients’ at Disney with a focus on […]

by × November 19, 2014 ×