James Smith, graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, was named co-winner of the Alton B. Zerby and Carl T. Koerner Outstanding Student Award from IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, a national academic honor society.

He shared the award with Katelyn Brinker from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

The award recognizes academic excellence and high moral character, coupled with demonstrated exemplary service to classmates, university, community and country.

“James is a remarkable young scholar, and we are very proud of his accomplishments,” said Mark Nelms, chair of electrical and computer engineering. “We strongly believe that Auburn Engineering’s student-centered educational experience helps propel bright young engineers to new heights. James is an excellent example of that.”

With origins dating back to 1904, IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu is a society for those studying IEEE fields of interest, including electrical and computer engineering. The society annually inducts more than 3,000 students, faculty and professionals and has more than 200,000 alumni.