During its 2024 fall commencement, Auburn University conferred an honorary degree to one of its most distinguished alumni, Charles E. Gavin III, '59 textile engineering and former chairman and CEO of MFG Chemical Inc. Gavin received an Honorary Doctor of Science, marking the 161st honorary degree awarded in the university’s 168-year history. The honor recognizes Gavin’s lifelong contributions to engineering innovation and education, entrepreneurship, societal impact and philanthropy.
8 / National excellence
Auburn is one of only 11 institutions to hold three National Center of Academic Excellence designations.
30 / Serving those who have served Whether on campus or online, Auburn Engineering is supporting those who served.
24 / E-Day for all Engineering’s annual open house draws thousands of future engineers.
66 / The award goes to...
An Auburn faculty member and an alumnus were both inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.
36 / Winning on and off the field
Auburn Engineering athletes succeed in the classroom and on the basketball court, on the football field, in the swimming pool, on the track and beyond.
42 / Research revelers
From freshmen to seniors, engineering undergraduate students are taking advantage of research opportunities.
48 / Head of the class
Industrial and systems engineering Professor Alice E. Smith has been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, the first full-time Auburn professor to receive the distinction.
A student tries out one of the college’s simulators during the recent E-Day, which drew more than 4,000 visitors to campus.
From the Dean
As we close the chapter on another academic year, I can’t help but look back and be extremely proud of all that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have accomplished.
In February, we received the exciting news that our own Alice E. Smith, the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor of industrial and systems engineering, was elected for induction into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). She is the first full-time engineering faculty member at Auburn University to be inducted into the NAE, and she is being recognized for her advancements in computational intelligence as applied to modeling and optimization of complex systems. Her work in this area ranks among the best in the world, so her election into the NAE comes as no surprise to those who work alongside her every day. Her career has been filled with accomplishments as a researcher, author and educator, and she has been a catalyst in helping the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering continue its upward trajectory as one of the best in America.
In March, Auburn University was re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE) by the National Security Agency, making Auburn one of only 11 institutions nationally to hold CAE designations for cyber operations, cyber defense and cyber research.
Our presence in Huntsville, which has played a huge role in our recent CAE designation, will continue to grow as the university’s board of trustees recently approved the expansion of the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus with plans for a new facility in Cummings Research Park intended to accommodate new partnerships between the Auburn University Applied Research Institute and the Department of Defense.
The 50,000-square-foot building will include flexible laboratory and office space. It will also accommodate the operation of a Big Area Additive Manufacturing printer in the integration of mission command capabilities into projects such as developing custom augmentations for the Polaris MRZR Alpha 4 ultralight tactical vehicle. But the main feature will be a 30,000-square-foot high bay laboratory allowing for critical radiation-hardening testing that ensures the resilience of electronics in the harsh radiation environments encountered in space.
In this issue, you’ll also read about our undergraduate research opportunities, our programs for veterans, our engineering studentathletes, the growth of E-Day — the college’s annual open house for 7th graders through high school seniors — and much more.
We hope you’ll enjoy reading about all the great things happening around the college and we look forward to an even more successful 2025-26 academic year!
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New research center blends AI and cybersecurity
Auburn Engineering has launched its newest research center.
The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering, housed within the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), is dedicated to pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.
“In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has never been more critical,” said Allan David, associate dean for research.
“The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is thrilled to continue its role as a leader in emerging technologies, driving innovation and fostering collaboration to address the complex challenges of our time. This new research center embodies our commitment to shaping a safer, more secure future through cutting-edge advancement.”
Gerry Dozier, the Charles D. McCrary Eminent Chair Professor in CSSE, serves as center director.
Auburn secures $11.4M DOD contract for critical space defense project
Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park is establishing a cutting-edge radiation hardening facility, backed by an $11.4 million Department of Defense contract through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This will be the nation’s only university-led facility dedicated to ensuring the reliability of military technology in harsh space radiation environments.
The significant shortage of radiationhardening infrastructure, highlighted in recent reports by government agencies such as NASA, the National Academies of Sciences and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, is something AUARI stands ready to tackle.
“The Missile Defense Agency values our research partnership with Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute as they bring needed expertise to radiation-hardened testing for key components for MDA,” said Scott Shifrin, MDA’s acting director for innovation, science and technology. “This robust testing will ensure future capabilities successfully operate in a wide variety of environments.”
Auburn Engineering No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings
Auburn Engineering is ranked No. 20 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Graduate Engineering Program rankings, marking five consecutive years in the top 20 and nine years in the top 25.
Additionally, its online computer science and software engineering program jumped an impressive 10 spots in the Best Online Information Technology Program rankings, improving to No. 13 after being ranked No. 23 this past year.
In online programs for veterans, Auburn Engineering came in at No. 15.
“Our online programs continue to stand out in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, largely because of the exceptional work of our faculty and staff members,” said Mario Eden, dean of engineering. “It’s important to offer flexibility to students who need to maintain a full-time job or have commitments at home. We can also ensure they get the same high-quality Auburn Engineering curriculum that will help elevate their careers and equip them with the skills to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.”
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Auburn’s Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach receives BOT approval
Auburn University’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach.
The two-story, 21,000-square-foot facility will provide direct access to the Gulf Coast and include research laboratories, offices, large meeting spaces and outdoor gathering areas overlooking Terry Cove. The station will focus on researching coastal
Alumnus makes $10M scholarship pledge
An Auburn University alumnus has pledged $10 million to provide more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students over the next 20 years, marking the largest single scholarship commitment in university history.
Jeff Hills, ’93 civil engineering, established the Jeffery S. Hills Scholarship in Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to support first-generation Alabama students with financial needs.
The scholarship covers tuition, fees, room and board for the first two years, then half of all costs for the remaining years, aiming to help students secure co-ops or internships in their junior and senior years.
environments and communities of the Gulf Coast while providing opportunities for collaboration with other Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium institutions.
“We are thankful to the board for its continued support of this project
CEE assistant professor, NCAME collaborate on $2.1M DOE project
Installing utility lines is timeconsuming and labor-intensive, but a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), aims to design a robot to streamline the process.
Ali Khosravi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, leads the Auburn team, which includes Nima Shamsaei, the Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering and NCAME director, and Shuai Shao, associate professor of mechanical engineering and NCAME’s associate director for research and innovation.
The team is developing a robot capable of attaching to a conduit,
that will benefit Auburn University, the state’s coastal communities and those who love and visit one of the most beautiful areas of this state,” said Mario Eden, dean of engineering. “The opportunity for collaboration with our friends and partners in the city of Orange Beach, the University of South Alabama and other regional institutions and industries is exciting, and this gives us a home base to address some of the most pressing coastal issues related to infrastructure resiliency and environmental protection, restoration, sustainability and conservation.”
running it underground and resurfacing for reuse.
This technology would allow utility line installations without heavy construction equipment, minimizing soil disruption. The project is a collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, Stony Brook University and the University of South Alabama.
The Department of Energy is funding the project with a $2.1 million award titled “Peristaltic Conduit with Stiff Structure and Compliant Skin.”
Listen to the #GINNING podcasts with Ali Khosravi and Nima Shamsaei at eng.auburn.edu/ginning ↑
From left, Nima Shamsaei, Ali Khosravi and Shuai Shao
Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute
In February, Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development appointed Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville.
Pettus spent 27 years at NASA, serving in executive leadership roles as chief information officer and associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining Auburn, he retired from Dynetics/Leidos, where he led a business unit focused on space, hypersonics and cybersecurity solutions.
AUARI operates within the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park, near Redstone Arsenal, a 38,000-acre federal research, development, test and engineering center. The institute unites Auburn faculty, research professionals and students to conduct applied research and development across various technology readiness levels, addressing challenges in aerospace, defense, national security and biotechnology.
CEE assistant professor aims to predict how sea ice reacts to stress and strain
A civil and environmental engineering professor is working to predict how stress and strain affect sea ice floes in the Arctic.
Ali Khosravi, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is studying how sea ice moves and reacts to stress, especially during interactions with structures and vessels.
Khosravi’s research is supported by an Office of Naval Research grant in collaboration with Oregon State and Portland State universities, focusing on modeling sea ice behavior.
Sea ice varies, from small pieces to large floes spanning meters or more. Because it drifts with ocean currents and wind, predicting the location and force of ice is essential for designing safe structures and vessels, Khosravi said.
“To address these challenges, we will integrate advanced modeling techniques with remote sensing, machine learning and image processing,” he said. “We’ll refine and improve our models using data from field observations and sensors.”
Associate professor in materials engineering earns $1.9M NIH award
Pengyu Chen, the Francis Family Associate Professor and Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was awarded $1.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This five-year grant extends a 2019 NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award for the same amount, the largest-ever NIH grant for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at that time.
Chen’s research team will develop technologies that combine nanomaterial-based sensors with advanced computer algorithms to measure key immune proteins and track immune cell behavior and communication with a single drop of blood. This innovative approach promises critical insights that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of immune-related diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders and infections.
Listen to the #GINNING podcast with Jonathan Pettus at eng.auburn.edu/ginning
Jonathan Pettus
Pengyu Chen
Ali Khosravi
Jean-Francois Louf
NSF CAREER Awardwinning study investigates how sound can boost plant pollination and crop yields
Jean-Francois Louf, assistant professor of chemical engineering, was awarded a three-year, $843,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project, “Mechanisms of Acoustic Signal Processing for Increased Nectar Sugar Concentration in Flowers.”
Louf will examine how plants translate mechanical vibrations into biochemical changes — specifically how flowers detect and respond to the sound of pollinators — potentially increasing nectar sugar concentration and improving crop yields.
“If we can understand how plants respond to specific acoustic frequencies, we could develop new agricultural techniques that optimize nectar production and improve pollination efficiency,” Louf said. “This could help breeders engineer crops to be more responsive to specific pollinators, ultimately contributing to improved global food security.”
Associate professor in CEE awarded grant to research 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 impact.
GIWs — wetlands not connected to major bodies of water and abundant in the Southeast coastal plains — provide benefits such as flood prevention, wildlife habitat and water quality improvements. However, since GIWs are not protected by the Clean Water Act, it is difficult to monitor water levels over time sufficiently. This is where O’Donnell comes in.
O’Donnell will collaborate with NASA’s Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission to gather satellite data for monitoring water management in GIWs and extend the information to different U.S. regions to compare the impact of climate on hydrology.
Mechanical engineering associate professor researching heat management approaches
National defense applications in space are heating up. That’s good news in one sense, but not so good in another.
“There’s obviously no air in space, no standard means of venting heat from electronics like you might normally envision,” said Dan Harris, associate professor of mechanical engineering. “We have to find new ways to dissipate that heat because as weapons systems in space and even terrestrial and airborne environments grow more sophisticated, traditional waste heat management scenarios are becoming obsolete. That’s what this project aims to address.”
Harris is speaking of his recent $593,886 grant from defense and technology contractor L3-Harris, which will go toward research into mitigating the challenges of shortduration bursts of high-power dissipation rates in emerging defense system designs.
Listen to the #GINNING podcasts with Masoud Mahjouri-Samani, Frances O’Donnell and Dan Harris at eng.auburn.edu/ginning
The research has four objectives. First, O’Donnell will ensure the accuracy of SWOT’s data concerning GIWs. Next, the data will be compared and extended to a larger scale. Then, methods will be developed to monitor water storage and management. Once a technique has been produced, it will be used on GIWs in different regions.
Titled “Cooling Strategies for High Peak Power, Low Duty Cycle Heat Dissipation Profiles,” the project will develop and explore emerging thermal management materials and technologies as applied to the specific space and weight requirements of several L3-Harris production systems.
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Frances O’Donnell
Assistant professor of chemical engineering earns NSF CAREER Award
Driven by evolving technological needs, consumer preferences, environmental concerns and regulatory requirements, the coatings industry has a growing need to develop new products.
Michael Howard, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, offers a promising solution: a computer modeling approach to engineer the drying-induced assembly of colloidal particle coatings, such as paint. This innovative method could streamline production processes, saving time and reducing resource consumption.
Howard earned a five-year, $500,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project, “Multiscale modeling for self-assembly of colloidal particle coatings with gradient compositions.”
“The outcome of this research could empower scientists and engineers to understand and design the materials and processes needed to reformulate coatings, shortening the research and development cycle in both academic and industrial settings,” Howard said.
AUARI receives additional $307K grant from Trideum
The Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) received a new $307K grant from the Trideum Corporation to continue research that started in 2023 and supports the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center’s MissionBased—Multi-Domain Operations Test Environment.
Steve Mills, principal research scientist at AUARI, is the principal investigator (PI) with Hunter Burch and Matt Kirchner, assistant professors in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, serving as coPIs. As part of the continued project, Auburn researchers are using modelbased systems engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“Delivering great customer support while providing challenging, applied research opportunities for Auburn faculty and students is at the center of what we do here at AUARI,” Mills said. “Having the ability to link Auburn’s deep technical bench to solve customer problems while using the challenges as opportunities for our faculty and students is a win all the way around.”
CEE faculty plan to help agencies implement resilience planning to everyday operations
Jeff LaMondia and Ben Bowers of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are addressing transportation resiliency to minimize disruptions during and after natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. Supported by Tensar, they surveyed departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations nationwide to understand how these agencies incorporate resilience into decisionmaking and funding processes.
LaMondia noted that much of the current resilience work is reactionary, often occurring only after infrastructure is damaged. Instead, they advocate for proactive adaptations to infrastructure to prevent issues before they arise. However, many agencies lack the guidance needed to implement these changes. To tackle these challenges, LaMondia and Bowers developed the Performance-based Resilience Evaluation Process (PREP). This process integrates resilience measurement into the Federal Highway Administration-mandated Performance-Based Planning Process by making resilience a core component of performance measures.
PREP aims to align resilience goals with other infrastructure projects, fostering a more cohesive and effective approach to transportation resiliency.
Michael Howard
From left, Jeff LaMondia and Ben Bowers
Listen to the #GINNING podcasts with Michael Howard, Jeff LaMondia and Ben Bowers at eng.auburn.edu/ginning
Auburn claims autonomous racing victory at 163.6 mph
Auburn’s autonomous driving research shows no signs of slowing down.
Operating out of the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB), the university’s Autonomous Tiger Racing (ATR) team topped the Tier 1 speed competition at the latest iteration of the Indy Autonomous Challenge held Jan. 13 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in conjunction with the annual Consumer Electronics Show. ATR claimed victory in the 10-minute time trials with a 163.6 mph lap, beating teams from Indiana University and the California Institute of Technology. During earlier testing, in much better weather, the team logged the second-fastest autonomous lap speed ever — 170 mph, just 2 mph behind the world record set by the Italian race team PoliMove in 2022.
“We are a vehicle dynamics lab, so going fast should be our specialty,” said David Bevly, the Bill and Lana McNair Distinguished Professor, GAVLAB’s founder and co-director.
Ledet named Nuclear Power Generation Systems director
Robbie Ledet, a 25-year veteran of the commercial nuclear sector, was recently named director of the Nuclear Power Generation Systems minor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Auburn Engineering professors receive $400K NSF grant
Three Auburn University professors have received a nearly $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to enhance lean manufacturing education.
Over the next three years, Tom Devall, director of auto manufacturing initiatives; Jorge Valenzuela, the Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Professor of industrial and systems engineering; and Chih-Hsuan Wang, professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology in the College of Education, will lead the project.
The project aims to expand access to experiential training beyond campus to the Tiger Motorsports Laboratory, which uses LEGO blocks to provide students with hands-on experiences in a 4,000-square-foot integrated manufacturing facility that simulates high-volume automotive manufacturing environments used by Toyota and Honda.
nuclear power industry practices and philosophies.
Ledet has held roles in operations and training and earned a senior reactor operator license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station in Killona, Louisiana. He also helped renew accreditation for three nuclear training programs.
Assistant professor of ECE earns NSF CAREER Award
Mehdi Sadi, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, earned a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early CAREER Award for his project, “Optimizing the Next Frontiers of Chiplet-based Designs in Advanced Packaging.”
The five-year, $512,000 project develops methodologies to enhance next-generation artificial intelligence hardware’s power, performance, reliability and cost-efficiency through the use of multi-tier chiplet architectures.
The result is smaller chips with greater performance and energy efficiency at a reduced cost.
Listen to the #GINNING podcast with Tom Devall at eng.auburn.edu/ginning
Mehdi Sadi
From left, Jorge Valenzuela, Tom Devall and Chih-Hsuan Wang
Robbie Ledet
ECE advisor wins university’s Outstanding Primary Advisor award
Elizabeth Gowan, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s (ECE) academic advisor and student service coordinator, was recognized by the Auburn University Provost’s Office as Outstanding Primary Advisor for 2024.
“With an unwavering passion for making a difference in the lives of our electrical and computer engineering students, Elizabeth has been a guiding light throughout their academic journeys,” said Mark Nelms, ECE chair and Godbold Professor. “Her dedication and support have been instrumental in shaping the success stories of countless students, making them invaluable assets to our academic community and the engineering profession beyond Auburn.”
Gowan, automatically nominated for the National Academic Advising Association Region 4 Excellence in Advising Award, relishes the opportunity to impact students’ academic and professional pursuits, setting them up for career success.
“What sets engineering students apart for success is the collaborative effort between the students, advisors and faculty,” Gowan said.
Auburn Engineering faculty members earn prestigious university honors
Three Auburn Engineering faculty members were individually recognized with the President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty Leadership, the Creative Research and Scholarship Award and the Emerging Faculty Creative Research and Scholarship Award at the 18th annual Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony in November.
Hari Narayanan, chair and the John H. and Gail Watson Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering; Nima Shamsaei, the Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; and Panagiotis Mistriotis, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, were among 19 distinguished faculty members from nine colleges who were honored.
“We are extremely proud of Drs. Narayanan, Shamsaei and Mistriotis for their outstanding contributions to impactful research and skillful leadership that help shape the future of Auburn University,” said Mario Eden, dean of engineering. “Their commitment to innovation and academic excellence continues to elevate our college, inspire our students and drive meaningful advancements in their respective disciplines.”
Materials engineering chair honored for work in experimental mechanics
Bart Prorok, materials engineering program chair and mechanical engineering professor, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Sia Nemat-Nasser Medal from the Society of Experimental Mechanics “for wide-ranging interdisciplinary scientific advances and the use of these interests in service of the society and its technical divisions.”
Prorok’s research in nanoidentification, microelectromechanical systems, additive manufacturing and materials characterization has led to significant advancements recognized within the experimental mechanics community.
“Receiving this honor is incredibly humbling, especially as it connects my name to a visionary who has inspired countless researchers, myself included,” he said. “This recognition is not only a tribute to my work but also a reflection of the support and collaboration from mentors, colleagues and students who have been a part of my journey.”
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Elizabeth Gowan
From left, Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis
Bart Prorok
ECE professor selected as technical co-chair for the Mobile Networks Symposium
Yin Sun, the Godbold associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as a technical co-chair at the 26th International Symposium on Theory, Algorithmic Foundations and Protocol Design for Mobile Networks and Mobile Computing (ACM MobiHoc) in Houston in October.
The position highlights Sun’s contributions to the field and dedication to research and innovation.
The ACM MobiHoc symposium is a premier international event dedicated to addressing challenges in theory, algorithm and system research related to networks, machine learning and computers.
According to Sun, the symposium’s focus will be broadened to include next-generation cellular networks and networked systems.
As a technical co-chair, Sun will organize the Technical Program Committee (TPC). His responsibilities include organizing and inviting experts to the TPC, preparing and defining the scope of the papers for submission, overseeing the review process and organizing accepted papers for the conference schedule.
Assistant professor of CSSE elevated to senior member status by IEEE
Sathyanarayanan “Sathya” Aakur, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been elevated to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Senior Member.
“This is an exclusive level achieved by only about 10% of IEEE’s more than 450,000 members,” said CSSE Chair Hari Narayanan. “Earning this level is the highest professional grade of IEEE and requires extensive experience and reflects professional accomplishment and maturity.”
Senior members are chosen based on professional service, leadership and significant contributions to the field and research. Aakur focuses his research interests on computer vision, natural language processing and visual understanding.
“I’m extremely honored to be elevated to senior member,” said Aakur, who joined the Auburn Engineering faculty in Fall 2023. “Researchers need to be IEEE senior members for five years to apply for IEEE fellowship positions — the highest honor IEEE awards.”
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards senior in aerospace
Justin Littlefield, a senior in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, received the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Award.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awarded scholarships to 71 college juniors and seniors from 48 universities. The scholarship recognizes STEM majors nationwide, inspiring students and giving them the confidence to continue within the strenuous field.
Littlefield’s research focuses on robotics, controls and systems.
He credits much of his success to Auburn professors, including Russell Mailen, associate professor of aerospace engineering, who he works with in the Auburn University Polymer Mechanics Research Laboratory, and Ehsan Taheri, assistant professor of aerospace engineering and his professor for optimal controls.
“I think Auburn has top-notch professors. They know their stuff, they’re good at teaching and they give students a lot of growth potential,” Littlefield said. “They develop a mind frame for you. Another thing that Auburn does well is its number of research opportunities. I’ve learned so much more in my undergraduate research than I thought and in a different realm.”
Yin Sun
Sathyanarayanan Aakur
Justin Littlefield
Graduate student in chemical engineering earns
MoISSI software fellowship
Levi Petix, a graduate student in chemical engineering, received a one-year fellowship from the Molecular Sciences and Software Institute (MoISSI) for his proposal, “Development of a Python Package for Transparent, Reproducible Simulationbased Optimization of Molecular Materials.”
As one of eight students chosen nationally, Petix visited MoISSI’s Blacksburg, Virginia, headquarters on the campus of Virginia Tech in July 2024, attending a “Software Best Practices Bootcamp.” He was also awarded a $40,000 stipend and mentorship from a MoISSI scientist.
MoISSI fellowships recognize advanced graduate students and postdoctorals pursuing the development of software infrastructure, middleware and frameworks that will benefit the broader field of computational molecular sciences, including biomolecular and macromolecular simulation, quantum chemistry and materials science.
AUTRI researchers shine at national transportation conference
Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) made a strong impression this past January at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
AUTRI faculty, staff and students participated in 19 lectern sessions, 21 poster sessions and several workshops. Their contributions spanned diverse topics such as traffic operations, pavements, public transportation, safety, pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and emergency management.
AUTRI researchers earned high honors for their work. Assistant Research
Professors Ernest Tufuor and Adrian Cottam and AUTRI Director Larry Rilett presented a technical paper to the Highway Traffic Monitoring Committee, named the 2025 Best Overall Paper. Cottam also collaborated with former students to win the 2025 Young Professional/Student Best Paper Award from the Freeway Operations Committee.
Huaguo Zhou, the Elton Z. and Lois G. Huff Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, had a technical paper recognized as a high-value project by the Standing Committee on Research Innovation Implementation Management. Two AUTRI graduate research assistants, Corey McDaniels and Christopher Gerber, received the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship from the Federal Highway Administration.
Mechanical engineering doctoral student Adekanmi Adeyinka was awarded the prestigious SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship for the 202425 academic year.
SAE International presents the scholarship and recognizes doctoral students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership skills.
Adeyinka’s research focuses on the thermal characterization of lithiumion batteries to improve safety and performance by understanding how various operational conditions affect battery performance.
He hopes to gain insight into how batteries respond to charging, discharging and temperature fluctuations by analyzing heat generation, thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity.
“This is a critical area due to the growing reliance on lithium-ion technology in applications such as electric vehicles and portable electronics,” Adeyinka said.
From left, Christopher Gerber and Corey McDaniels
Levi Petix
Adekanmi Adeyinka
Three CSSE undergraduates recognized for research
Three Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) students — Owen Strength, Logan Bolton and Luke Robinson — were recently recognized by the Computing Research Association (CRA), earning the 2024-25 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award honorable mentions.
The CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards program recognizes undergraduate students in North American colleges and universities who show outstanding potential in computing research.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students,” said Hari Narayanan, the John H. and Gail Watson Professor and CSSE chair. “Their dedication, innovative research and commitment to excellence continue to set a remarkable standard, further adding prestige to our programs. This recognition not only highlights their talents but also underscores the strength of our academic community in fostering future leaders in technology and research.”
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Communications and Marketing team earns 21 digital marketing awards
Auburn Engineering’s Office of Communications and Marketing was recently honored with 21 Education Digital Marketing (EDM) Awards — including 16 Gold Awards — for promoting the college as the best student-centered engineering experience in America.
The annual communications competition recognizes excellence in digital educational marketing materials as determined by a panel of industry specialists nationwide. Entries are evaluated on creativity, marketing execution, message impact, technology application and innovation content.
“Our team, made up of incredibly talented individuals, comes to work every day with the privilege of promoting this college and university we all love,” said Austin Phillips, director of the college’s communications, marketing and external affairs. “It’s humbling to be recognized by our peers for the work produced, highlighting the many accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.”
Civil engineering alumnus elected to College Football Hall of Fame
An Auburn Engineering alumnus has achieved college football immortality after being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Dr. Gregg Carr, ’85 civil engineering, was a first-team All-American linebacker in 1984 and recorded 453 tackles during his Auburn career, ranking second in team history. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1985 and played four NFL seasons before leaving football to pursue a medical career.
Carr returned to the classroom at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine in 1994 and is now an orthopedic surgeon in his hometown of Birmingham. In addition, he earned the Distinguished Auburn Engineer Award from the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council in 2008 and received the NCAA’s Silver Anniversary Award in 2010 for his professional and civic contributions.
From left, Logan Bolton, Owen Strength and Luke Robinson
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering Research
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Chemical Engineering
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• Emily Zieman
Aerospace Engineering
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Biosystems Engineering
• Barry Pike
Chemical Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Computer Science and Software
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Industrial and Systems
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E-DAY for ALL
How Auburn’s oldest recruiting event continues to showcase the best student-centered engineering experience in America in a personalized way
By Bethany Giles
Many high schoolers with a proclivity for math and science are drawn to an education in engineering. But how do they know which specialty to pursue? And most importantly, where? For almost 100 years, E-Day has provided a one-stop shop for inquiring minds to see all that the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has to offer.
Centered around the national “Engineering Week” in late February, E-Day traditionally takes place on the last Friday of the month. Organized with school groups and individuals in mind, the one-day event provides tours, hands-on experiences, Q&As, tabling and much more to 7th graders through seniors nationwide.
Early
origins
E-Day is believed to be the largest and oldest recruiting event on Auburn’s campus. While it was created for current students to ‘get together and celebrate the profession as a whole,’ according to an article in The Plainsman from 1930, it would eventually develop into a recruiting event.
“A day of fun and entertainment is the result of getting the men together, and social relationships among the students is materially strengthened… It is a means of bringing the engineers of the institution into better harmony and cooperation with each other,” said The Plainsman wrote.
A 1941 edition of the paper includes the program for
the “1941 Engineers’ Show,” which included “Crowning of Engineers’ Queen,” an engineer’s ball and a demonstration of a voice-controlled electric train.
“Great job,” said one 2025 attendee via a post-event survey. “I attended E-Day in 1992, and it continues to be a great recruitment tool. Both of my kids left stating that they had to attend Auburn now.”
Creating a personalized experience
Before Jessica Taylor, director of Engineering Recruiting and Scholarships, joined the Office of Recruitment, Outreach and Scholarships (ROS) in 2012, there was no pre-registration, and the check-in process was entirely on paper. Eventually, the process was moved online, and check-in was streamlined. And, in 2023, it had an even more advanced look.
Garon Griffiths, research engineer and manager of the Design and Innovation Center, and makerspace assistant Matthew Clegg teamed up with the ROS office to create their own software, which allowed attendees to create an individualized E-Day schedule based on departments of interest at registration prior to the event. School groups can create unique schedules for each teacher or chaperone.
“This event is so unique. Through hands-on displays, lab tours, campus partner tabling and more, students get to experience all Auburn Engineering has to offer in one
Elizabeth Gowan is the student services coordinator and serves as the E-Day coordinator for electrical and computer engineering. She helps coordinate volunteers and works with faculty members to decide which displays and labs to show prospective students.
“We know our efforts to recruit are very important right now because of the demand for our graduates,” she said.
Not only can students get an up-close look at each department, but they can also visit offices from across campus, including housing and dining.
“It’s great to see everybody from the university come together on that one day,” Taylor said. “No matter what department you’re in, everybody contributes to E-Day.
“Executing E-Day is a lot of hard work, but it’s so rewarding. It’s neat to see it all pay off that one day,” she added.
Short said one area of feedback has been providing more insight into life after graduation for an Auburn engineer.
“When students come to campus, I want them to have the chance to meet with a current student, faculty, staff and an advisor,” Short said. “I want to continue to work with our engineering team and alumni to ensure students can see what happens after graduation and what types of opportunities there are for them.”
E-Day in the recruitment life cycle
Emily Moshell, a senior in chemical engineering with a minor in nuclear power generation systems, attended E-Day for the first time as a junior in high school. A thirdgeneration Auburn student, she experienced Auburn for herself for the first time that day.
“Both of my parents being mechanical engineers, I didn’t know anything outside of that realm,” said Moshell of Eufaula. “All I knew was paper mills. At E-Day, I got to learn more about other areas of engineering. I picked chemical in the end, but E-Day really opened my eyes to what my other options were.”
After volunteering to help with E-Day during her
E-Day attendees visit booths to see displays from each of the college's departments, as well as offices across Auburn's campus. ↗
Much praise was abroad last year after the occasion, for it had ended well; everything had been done as it was scheduled, and its stability, as far as being a success, was instantly made. 1930 — The Plainsman
The ROS office staff works with coordinators from across the college to plan the one-day event.
sophomore year at Auburn, Moshell started working in the ROS office, where she got an even closer look at the event and the recruiting strategy in the office.
“I didn’t realize how much recruiting and interaction happens with individual families,” Moshell said. “A lot goes into recruiting, and I love how personable we are. It takes a lot of effort.”
“I had such a wonderful time and had a chance to learn many new things. I have been looking at Auburn as a possible college to attend, and E-Day has given me another great reason as to why I should,” said another attendee.
In 2025, more than 3,000 students attended E-Day, representing California, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, to name a few states. The growing demand for an Auburn Engineering education presents new challenges.
“Our biggest challenge in the recruitment office is how we can personalize the recruitment experience when recruiting for one of the largest colleges at Auburn,” McGill said.
One aspect of that personalized touch involves building relationships with students over months and years —
beginning long before they fill out their applications during senior year.
“This was the first year I saw students coming to E-Day whose first entry into our database was as a member of the Future Engineers Club,” McGill said. “That was such a cool full-circle moment. We want to continue to provide opportunities to expose students to Auburn Engineering.”
Of the admitted seniors and transfer students who attended E-Day in 2025, approximately 76% have committed to Auburn.
So, what’s next? The ROS team has no shortage of ideas to continue improving on E-Day and is always open to feedback from attendees and E-Day coordinators.
“Jessica and her team are so good about receiving feedback,” Gowan said. “We can all sit down, debrief and discuss what worked and what didn’t. That’s what makes this event so successful.”
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OPERATION GR A D U ATION
Student veterans in Auburn Engineering programs bring discipline, resilience and real-world experience to the classroom, navigating their new mission after service with the support of Auburn’s dedicated resources
By Allison Killingsworth
What do you picture when you think of a first-year college student? An 18-year-old fresh out of high school, navigating dorm life and discovering their passions?
For many, that’s the traditional image. But not all students fit that mold.
Some step onto campus as seasoned leaders who have tackled high-stakes environments, adapted to unpredictable challenges and served their country before pursuing a college degree.
Some come straight from active duty, while others have started families or built careers before beginning their academic journeys after service.
For many, pursuing college after the military is an exciting opportunity to open new doors and build a future beyond the uniform. However, transitioning from military service to the classroom also comes with challenges.
Balancing coursework with outside responsibilities can be demanding. Connecting with classmates who may not share the same life experiences can feel daunting. Recognizing these hurdles and finding the right support can make the difference in navigating this new chapter.
That’s where Auburn Engineering comes in.
Many veterans are drawn to fields where their military training provides a strong foundation to build upon. A growing number are choosing engineering, a discipline that values their hands-on skills sharpened through service, which translates seamlessly into careers that call for practical application.
For some Auburn student veterans, the transition to an engineering education was a natural next step in their journeys.
Noah Blondheim, a former F-35 crew chief in the Air Force, is earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering to broaden his technical expertise with the goal of working at a company that values giving back to the community.
Chase Childers, a former Navy electronics technician, discovered his passion for software while managing military communication systems.
Intrigued by the complexities of software, he is studying software engineering and hopes to leverage his military experience and technical expertise to specialize in artificial intelligence solutions.
Chrystel Drummonds, a retired Army veteran with 20 years in the Judge Advocate General Corps, turned to engineering to challenge herself in a new way after service. Now pursuing a degree in biosystems engineering, she is applying her experiences to sustainable energy, water resources and agricultural technology, leveraging her discipline to develop engineering solutions that enhance efficiency.
Next mission: Auburn
Choosing the right university is just as important as selecting the right branch of service. And just as impactful.
So, why did they choose Auburn?
“This university was a good, certified engineering school that was close to home,” Blondheim said. “I’ve always loved machines, especially cars. Joining the military, I knew I wanted to work on the coolest machines. After a while, I found myself curious about the deeper secrets of how things fit together and worked.”
He knew Auburn Engineering could provide those answers.
Blondheim’s experience with mechanical systems offered a broader perspective in his courses, and
his understanding of weight and balance for aircraft translated well into various engineering and physics studies.
“I am proving to myself that I can do it,” he said. “I’ve overcome challenges before, and I can do it again.”
Childers added, “I heard that the engineering program was top-notch and close to our family, which was a plus. Everyone is working toward the same goal — graduation — and people here are genuinely down-to-earth and willing to stop and help.”
For Drummonds, the decision to attend Auburn wasn’t just about academics — it was about finding a place to put down roots with her daughter in mind. After retiring from the military and moving to Alabama, she wanted to settle in a location that offered a strong engineering program and a sense of stability.
“I picked a place, bought a house and Auburn had the right reputation,” she said. “It’s a great school and an even better community.”
The veteran advantage
Drawing from military backgrounds, student veterans bring a distinct perspective to the college experience. They may approach their education with a mission-
Chase Childers throughout his military service as a Navy electronics technician, where he managed and maintained advanced communication systems.
oriented mindset, viewing their degree as a crucial objective and a way to prove to themselves they can take on the challenge.
Rick Williams, mechanical engineering senior lecturer and U.S. Navy veteran, can attest to that, noting that their disciplined approach and determination often set them apart in the classroom.
“Since veterans have been out in the real world, they are already used to working full time and often treat school as a full-time job,” he said. “They are not afraid to ask for help when they need it. They are good role models for their younger or more traditional classmates because their military training has imparted most of the necessary skill sets for success in becoming an engineer.”
Williams said student veterans frequently draw on their prior experiences in his courses, providing insights that enrich discussions and help classmates better understand the material. He’s found their knack for providing different perspectives on complex ideas makes them an asset in the classroom.
Shaped by service
Jackson Kerby, a ‘21 mechanical engineering alumnus and U.S. Air Force veteran, knows firsthand how military experience shapes an engineer’s mindset in the classroom and beyond.
His time as an aircraft maintainer fueled his passion for mechanics and gave him a perspective that brought engineering concepts to life in his studies.
“I had a wealth of experiences to draw from,” Kerby said. “Working on aircraft and mechanical systems gave me an edge on the material I was studying. I could relate the theoretical concepts
to practical applications, which made it easier for me to understand and retain the information.
“My service and engineering degree have been a true winning combination in helping me achieve my longterm professional ambitions.”
Kerby’s experiences in school helped develop him into a more capable and confident engineer. Auburn’s faculty recognized his non-traditional path and were eager to support him, providing guidance and encouragement to ensure his success.
Now a flight test discipline engineer at Lockheed Martin, Kerby applies the skills he developed during his service and with Auburn Engineering.
“Choosing Auburn was an easy decision,” he said. “Auburn’s reputation for academic excellence and strong support for veterans was a major draw for me.”
Stronger together
Student veterans’ abilities to apply their experiences in the classroom are certainly a strength, but adapting to the structure of an academic environment takes a noteworthy adjustment.
Noah Blondheim during his time in the U.S. Air Force as an F-35 crew chief and at his co-op at Ulliman Schutte Construction, where he continues to apply his mechanical expertise.
Blondheim points out that student veterans enter their programs and find environments with fewer fixed routines than they might be accustomed.
Success often hinges on acclimating to different expectations, managing flexible schedules and juggling academic responsibilities with other commitments.
Drummonds echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the challenge of adjusting to a more independent academic environment.
“It’s completely different from what I was used to,” she said. “In the military, I had a clear chain of command, structured days and defined responsibilities.”
Adjusting from that precise environment to one where self-discipline and time management are entirely selfdirected can feel overwhelming.
Having a supportive community that relates to that struggle can make all the difference.
Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to making that transition as smooth as possible. The VRC stands as a vital support system, helping student veterans navigate their new chapters.
“The VRC means everything. Most of us are used to a strong team, and it helps to be there around people with shared experiences. They’re my people,” Drummonds said.
Chrystel Drummonds during her military service in Afghanistan, where she served as part of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
Nestled within Foy Hall, the VRC might look like an ordinary office at first glance. However, step inside, and you’ll discover a vibrant community. It’s a welcoming space for veterans, thoughtfully designed with their needs in mind. For many, it becomes a home away from home, connecting them with peers and staff who understand and help them navigate the road to graduation and beyond.
“It’s an amazing space to be around like-minded individuals as we navigate college at an older age. I love swapping stories there,” Childers said.
Engineering student veterans have access to subjectspecific tutoring, technology assistance through the Rucksack to Backpack program, free printing services, locker space and mentorship opportunities through the Veterans Success Program.
“The VRC’s location on campus was a major plus,” Kerby said. “Situated near the engineering side of campus, it was conveniently located for me to stop by and study, get organized or simply take a break between classes.”
Blondheim said having a dedicated space means a lot.
“It means having a space I feel invested in because it was made for people like me,” he said.
Built for veterans
Alongside this support, Auburn has tailored scholarships for veterans enrolled in various engineering programs to ease financial burdens.
Scholarships such as the SFC Jacob E. Schlereth Memorial Scholarship, the Brig. Gen. Robert L. and Barbara Davis Scholarship and the Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, MOH and Mrs. Sara Craft Livingston Scholarship are among the dozens of opportunities available to support veterans pursuing an Auburn Engineering degree.
Auburn Engineering also helps student veterans find guidance from those who have walked a similar academic path.
Academic advisor Al D’Jock, a U.S. Navy veteran with 22 years of service spanning roles from piloting the P-3 Orion and P-8 Poseidon on anti-submarine missions to serving at the Pentagon, now supports students by offering reassurance through shared experiences.
“Whether they’re veterans or traditional students, I want them to know they have someone in their corner,” D’Jock said.
D’Jock enjoys encouraging student veterans any chance he can get. Drawing from his own military experience, he helps them navigate the challenges of higher education, providing encouragement and practical advice.
“I always tell them to lean on the discipline and perseverance they built in the military. It’s going to be hard, but they’ve already done hard things,” he said.
“Auburn is a great place for veterans. The resources, the supportive students, the engineering program — it all makes for a strong environment made to help them succeed,” he added.
That support isn’t limited to campus.
Recognizing that many veterans balance work, family and education, Auburn Engineering’s online graduate programs offer a flexible curriculum without sacrificing quality.
Ranked No. 15 for online programs for veterans by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs, Auburn Engineering’s online options provide veterans access to a top-tier education that can advance their careers from anywhere.
“To any veterans considering engineering — do it. Don’t quit. Use the discipline and patience the military taught you,” Drummonds said. “If you could handle the military, you can handle this.”
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Al D’Jock with his family during his U.S. Navy service, standing in front of the aircraft he commanded.
Jackson Kerby, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an aircraft maintainer, during his time in service and at his graduation from Auburn Engineering in 2021.
SOUND MIND SOUND BODY
From sticking the landing in the classroom to grading high on the field, find out how engineering student-athletes stay on track in Auburn University's academic deep end
By Jeremy Henderson
Being an Auburn student-athlete is a big deal. It takes a special kind of dedication. Auburn has produced some of the best athletes in the world. Gold medalists. Heisman Trophy winners. MVPs.
Being an Auburn engineer is a big deal. It takes a special kind of dedication. Auburn has produced some of the best engineers in the world. Astronauts. Inventors. CEO of the world’s first trillion-dollar company.
So... to be both? To be able to summon that level of skill and commitment and passion and discipline? Well, there’s work, there’s hard work. And then there’s the work required to be an Auburn Engineering studentathlete.
Here are some stories about those putting in the hardest work of all, who are living out the “Therefore” in the Auburn Creed in ways few others do.
Mason Mathias — Fluid mechanics
If George Petrie was alive today, he’d probably agree — Mason Mathias really took all that stuff about education and clean sports to heart.
The senior swimmer from Leeds chose Auburn because it was the best of both worlds. And he conquered both of them.
Five All-American honors. He holds the Auburn record in the 500-yard freestyle, and ranks 11th nationally. Plus, the second-fastest time in school history in the 1,000-yard freestyle.
But the numbers he’s logged out of the pool are even more impressive. We’re not talking just a semester. Not just a year. That cumulative 4.0 GPA? It spans his entire academic career — at least so far.
“Well, I still have a few tough classes to go that could change things, but I’m not going down without a fight,” he said. “We’ll see if it lasts.”
The Southeastern Conference didn’t need to wait around to see.
In fact, the folks in charge of naming the 2024-25 SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year probably had it easier than ever — Mason Mathias, hands down.
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It isn’t the first academic distinction for the freestyle phenom — nowhere close.
Mathias earned All-SEC Second Team honors twice (2023-24), was a three-time College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-American (2022-24) and achieved College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American status in 2024.
Then, there are the three Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll selections (2022-24) and two CSC Academic AllDistrict Team awards (2023-24).
And, well, there may be more in store.
After graduation, Mathias is considering taking a year to work in industry before diving into grad school. Where? At the moment, he’s not sure.
But he’s pretty positive — Auburn will be in contention.
“At Auburn, I felt like I could achieve highly in the pool and in the classroom because of what Auburn Engineering has to offer,” he said. “I believe that now more than ever, so staying here would be kind of a nobrainer.”
Emma Grace Boyd — Finding balance
Her best score so far is a 9.825 on the uneven bars against the University of Georgia, the other big school that recruited her.
But talk to Emma Grace Boyd for five minutes, and it’s obvious: a Perfect 10 is coming. If not in gymnastics — though she is that good — then in the real world. The Orlando-hailing sophomore in biosystems engineering already has her eyes locked on the spot, and she’s doing everything necessary to stick the landing. The field she wants. The role she wants. It’s awesome to behold.
Mechanical engineering senior Mason Mathias was recently named SEC Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
“My dad, Stan Boyd, went to Auburn. He played baseball for two years and majored in biochemistry. He’s in water treatment, which sparked my interest in biosystems engineering,” Boyd said. “Water treatment is a stable and growing industry. I’m interested in sales. Engineering will be a great background for that, and gymnastics has taught me the things necessary to get there.”
Things like commitment. Things like planning, not trying to cram. Things like being on time, which means showing up 15 minutes early. To practice, to class, to everything, social life included. You’d expect a gymnast to know a thing or two about balance. You’d expect an engineer to know a thing or two about efficiency. Her approach to each 24 hours, especially given what she does with them, is next level.
“Over the years, and especially since coming to Auburn, I’ve figured out my workflow,” she said. “I’ve learned how
much time I need for work and how much time I need to set aside for breaks from school and the gym. That’s really how I manage.”
Jenna Sapong — Keeping goals
Jenna Sapong doesn’t wait around. She goes after it. Take her most memorable game. She surrendered one goal, but after that nothing got past her. It would have been nice for it to have been in the SEC Championship. Or the NCAAs. But, you know, doing it while representing Ghana — she has dual citizenship — in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was cool, too.
But taking the initiative isn’t just the way the mechanical engineering sophomore plays soccer. It’s the way she lives. Take her recruitment process.
“Mine was a bit different than most people,” said Sapong, who is from Johns Creek, Georgia. “I wasn’t committed by my senior year of high school. I applied to Auburn
Sophomore Auburn gymnast and biosystems engineering major Emma Grace Boyd has mastered the ability to balance athletics and academics. ↗
because, I mean, the engineering school is amazing, one of the best. And then, once I got in, I just emailed the coaches and said, ‘Hey, I have some film, come watch me play.’ And then, I had a couple of calls with the coaches. They came to watch me play at a showcase, and they liked what they saw.”
Sapong liked what she saw, too.
“I went on a visit and loved it here basically before the tour even began,” she said. “When I saw the engineering buildings, it was just amazing.”
Ultimately, Sapong spent most of her time in Wiggins Hall, paying special attention to biomechanics.
Currently, she’s eyeing a career in the biomedical field. She’s thinking of looking into Auburn's BusinessEngineering-Technology minor. And she wants to get an MBA.
“I don’t think I want to continue playing soccer professionally,” she said, “Once I reach my potential in college, I think I’ll be satisfied. I just want to work hard for the next three years, but who knows, things could change.”
And, of course, Ghana could come calling again.
“You know, I did redshirt my freshman year. So, yeah, I do have that fifth year of eligibility,” she said. “Maybe I could play while doing my master’s. That would be fun. But after that, I just want to get a job, start working and make money.”
Shelby Balding — The ambassador
She’ll be honest. Growing up in Denver, Shelby Balding had never heard of Auburn, not really.
Now, she can’t stop talking about it.
As a Cupola Engineering Ambassador, the civil engineering junior is tasked with selling Auburn
Sophomore Jenna Sapong knows a little about keeping goals. The mechanical engineering sophomore's soccer skills have earned her a spot on Auburn's roster as well as an appearance in the 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Engineering to prospective students.
Of all her pursuits — class, cross country, juggling — that’s the easiest. She just puts herself back in their shoes. When it was time to start looking at schools in 2022, Auburn University caught her eye. It had engineering. It had cross country. And it just had... something else. Something she hadn’t seen elsewhere, or at least not on her first visit. The family had flown to an Ivy League school. It wasn’t a love connection.
Down in Alabama, on the other hand, sparks flew.
“When I visited Auburn, it was just awesome. I loved the team, and then I took the engineering tour,” she said. “I could just tell how much the faculty cared about their students, and about where they’d wind up.”
As for where she’ll wind up? It’s still to be determined — at least in the long term.
“I’m not exactly sure what I want to do with my degree,” she said. “Sometimes I think I’d be more interested in
structures. Then I’ll think I’d like to do something with water quality.”
But at least for the summer, it’s off to Juneau for a bridge inspecting internship with Alaska’s Department of Transportation. The civil and environmental department sent her an email advertising the opportunity.
Balding clicked immediately.
“That’s actually a perfect example of the support you’ll get here,” she said. “If you’re a student-athlete and come to Auburn, you get that southern feel and sense of family. You get nice weather. You get to play spike ball out on Samford Lawn.
"But you’ll also get a university that’s really serious about athletics while also pushing you to be the best student you can be and giving you the support to make that happen.”
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Cross-country athlete Shelby Balding, a junior in civil and environmental engineering, went from knowing nothing about Auburn to giving tours to prospective engineering students.
critical thinking, problem-solving skills and handson experience,” said Dean Hendrix, associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment.
“Engaging in research allows our students to explore their passions, contribute to cutting-edge advancements and prepare for successful careers. We are proud of the innovative work our students produce, and we believe that these experiences are instrumental in shaping the future leaders of engineering.”
Maria Auad, associate dean for graduate studies and faculty development and the Gavin Distinguished Professor, said new undergraduate research applications have exploded in the past year — rising from 25 to 64.
“While research has traditionally been associated with graduate students, our undergraduates are proving
they can also contribute significantly to advancing knowledge and innovation,” Auad said. “This shift is not only enhancing their educational experience but also preparing them to be leaders in their fields.
“This surge in popularity is driven by the recognition that research experience is invaluable, providing hands-on learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s competitive job market,” she added.
Lorenzo Cremaschi, director of undergraduate research at Auburn University and the Henry Burt Jr. Professor of mechanical engineering, said engaging in research helps students understand how the real world works.
“Employers notice these hidden skills, which are highly attractive,” he said. “I’ve observed this over my three years in this position. Students often don’t realize they can effectively communicate and explain their research with confidence. This ability impresses potential
Jada Neal, a senior studying bioprocess engineering, was an Auburn Engineering Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2023-24.
employers and sets them apart. When students work on projects, they often need to go beyond what they learn in class, acquiring new skills and knowledge. This process is self-driven, requiring them to take initiative and learn independently. They may not realize it at first, but they develop not only technical skills but also self-discipline and curiosity in their quest for solutions."
Cremaschi said research is distinct from regular coursework.
Unlike the structured nature of homework, quizzes and exams, research involves exploring uncharted territories.
He said successful students learn to persevere through failures, an inherent part of the research journey.
“Sometimes, not confirming the anticipated initial hypothesis can also yield significant insights,” he said.
Cremaschi said integrating education with an
undergraduate research experience at Auburn offers several key benefits:
• Enhanced educational experience: Students gain hands-on experience and practical skills that complement their classroom learning.
• Improved job opportunities: The skills and knowledge acquired through research make students more competitive in the job market.
• High satisfaction: Students often find their research experiences fulfilling and rewarding, contributing to their overall satisfaction with their education at Auburn.
• Strong graduate school preparation: Undergraduate research equips students with the necessary skills and experience to excel in graduate programs.
• Retention in the state of Alabama: Many students choose to stay in Alabama for their graduate and professional education, contributing to the state’s academic and professional communities, and ultimately, the state economy.
Hundreds of Auburn Engineering students presented their projects before industry professional judges at the second Capstone Showcase. ↑
“When undergraduate students move into research roles, they bring fresh perspectives looking at the research questions,” Cremaschi said. “Unlike longerterm projects, undergraduate research often focuses on shorter-term questions that need answers. The undergraduate students can bring new viewpoints and are adept at hands-on tasks like building, constructing and designing. This approach benefits both graduate students and postdocs.”
Carolina Vellenich Triboni, a graduating senior in civil engineering, recently assisted Associate Professor Jose Vasconcelos with projects aimed to mitigate geysering (erupting), flash floods and stormwater system failures.
She believed research as an undergraduate would serve as an ideal springboard for the next steps in graduate school.
“I saw undergraduate research as a means to build my network with faculty, peers and other professionals,” she said. “Additionally, I knew research would provide
me with useful technical and non-technical skills I could implement throughout my education and career.”
She was right.
“This experience taught me about the complexity of developing and reporting research,” said Triboni, whose work, “Evolution and Characterization of Pressurized Flow Conditions in Stormwater Collection Networks,” has been published in the Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. “For instance, I experienced the thoroughness that goes into a literature review.
I also learned that only a portion of a project makes it into a paper. Simplifying complex results into a coherent analysis taught me the importance of effective communication. A well-made figure is worth a thousand lines in a chart.
“I believe the most relevant lesson from my research experience has been dependability and time management. I learned how to efficiently balance coursework with extracurricular projects and activities
Brandon Barnett, a senior in aerospace engineering, developed a functional jet engine and earned an internship with Boeing. ↑
while maintaining the quality of my work. Additionally, I had to become more comfortable with giving and receiving constructive criticism. I learned to advocate for my needs while still being a collaborative member of a team. I know these skills will be transferable to my future educational and professional career,” she added.
Alison Boardwine, a graduating senior in biosystems engineering, researched the toxicity effects of micro/ nano plastics on aquatic crustaceans as well as analyzing heavy metal contents in sediment samples of the Great Lakes in the Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment Laboratory with Associate Professor Tham Hoang through the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences.
“This experience allowed me to understand how a functional research laboratory is run and managed,” she said. “I have had exposure to many ecotoxicology fields of study, scientific instruments, data analyzation methods and scientific writing. Now, I have a strong understanding of the scientific method and taking a project from the start of a research question to the conclusion with revisions along the way.
“Additionally, working with academic professionals and other students has been an extremely valuable experience for me in terms of my communication skills and that will no doubt help me prepare for my career after Auburn,” she added.
How can students get involved?
Ask a professor or department administrator, as Clemmons, Triboni and Boardwine did.
Students can also reach out to the university’s Office of Undergraduate Research, which is within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Auburn.
Located at 206 Cater Hall, the office provides students with enriching research opportunities that enhance their academic and professional journeys. The office offers a platform for students to engage in meaningful research projects across various disciplines, fostering a
culture of innovation and scholarly excellence.
Key opportunities and initiatives include:
• Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program: This program supports students in their research endeavors, providing resources and mentorship to help them succeed.
• Auburn University Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship: A publication that showcases the diverse research projects undertaken by Auburn students.
• Annual Auburn Research Symposium: An event where graduate students, undergraduate students and post-doctoral students present their research findings to the university community, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.
“The office encourages students to engage in handson research projects that extend beyond classroom learning, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers and graduate schools,” Cremaschi said.
“By participating in undergraduate research, students gain practical experience, develop self-discipline and enhance their problem-solving abilities.”
Clemmons began her college career hoping to make an impact on the development of new medicines to help people.
She leaves Auburn better prepared to tackle a doctoral program at Princeton University, where she begins this fall, and take her research to the next level.
“Undergraduate research at Auburn has been an incredible journey,” she said. “It improved my time management and technical writing skills and helped me build amazing connections with Ph.D. students and mentors. I highly encourage other students to dive into this exciting challenge. It’s a fantastic way to prepare for a successful career in research or industry. It’s the perfect foundation.”
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Head of the class
Alice Smith is the first full-time engineering faculty member to be inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
By Dustin Duncan
At about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Alice Smith was sitting at her desk inside her third-floor Shelby Center office, enjoying lunch before teaching. While eating a salad and drinking a can of sparkling water, she thought about that day’s lecture in INSY 6000: Engineering Economic Systems, scheduled from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Just then, her computer chimed with an incoming email.
The subject line read: “Congratulations, you’ve been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.”
That was the moment it became official for the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering — she was now a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in its Class of 2025.
Smith is the first full-time engineering faculty member at Auburn University to be inducted into the NAE, which has provided independent, objective analysis and leadership since its founding in 1964.
Smith was recognized by her peers for her advancements in computational intelligence as applied to the modeling and optimization of complex systems. She is among 128 new members and 22 international members in the Class of 2025, bringing total U.S. membership to 2,487 and international membership to 336.
“It was pretty exciting,” Smith said. “I knew that Auburn hadn’t had a full-time person elected before, but it was still a huge shock. I also had to teach a class immediately after receiving the notification, so I was a little distracted that day.”
After class, she wrote to her nominator to express her appreciation for putting her in a position to be elected, calling the achievement the “crowning glory of my career.”
“For any engineer, unless they have realistic ambitions toward a Nobel Prize, this is one of the top honors,” Smith said.
Journey to academia
Smith’s journey into engineering began with a threeweek engineering program at the University of Notre Dame, designed to introduce women to the field, which ignited her interest between her junior and senior years of high school.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Smith excelled academically, particularly in applied math. Although she enjoyed literature, history and art, she focused on engineering programs when applying to colleges. Ultimately, she chose Rice University, a prestigious private school in Houston known for its science and
Alice Smith, the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, teaches her engineering economic systems course in Shelby Center.
“It was a very novel topic in the late 1980s,” Smith said. “At the time, there were several people with more traditional backgrounds who said my topic wasn’t real, and there were no proofs or theories to support it.
“I work on things that interest me. I don’t think about what’s fundable or what’s going to get the most attention. I think about how important it could be to solve real problems because that’s what I want to do,” she added.
After earning her doctoral degree in 1991, she was offered a position at the University of Pittsburgh in the industrial engineering department, becoming the first person hired there with expertise in AI.
From the Steel City to the Plains
After spending eight years in Pittsburgh, rising from assistant professor to associate professor and establishing herself in the academic and research community, Smith was ready for a new challenge — administration.
She applied for department chair positions at universities across the country and eventually secured an interview for Auburn University’s industrial and systems engineering department with Larry Benefield, former dean of engineering.
Pittsburgh was cold and snowy in March, while Auburn was in full bloom, making the campus an unforgettable first impression.
“The azaleas were blooming, the campus was beautiful and people treated me so well and with respect,” Smith said.
After meeting with faculty and administration, she was excited about the opportunity to revitalize the department. When Benefield extended an offer, she accepted, making history as Auburn’s first female engineering department chair.
Moving from the North to the South was a big transition, but Smith had only one last hurdle — convincing her three children. She sweetened the deal with the promise of a swimming pool, sealing the decision.
From 1999-2011, Smith served as department chair, leading the program through a period of significant growth in student enrollment, research funding and private donations.
After 12 years in administration, she faced another crossroads: continue climbing the administrative ladder to pursue a deanship elsewhere or return to faculty life at Auburn, focusing on research and teaching.
In the end, her passion for research and teaching won.
“When you become a dean, teaching and research become incredibly difficult. It was a hard decision because it defined the trajectory of the rest of my career,”
Top, in December 2022, Smith graduated from the College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish.
Bottom, Smith celebrates with her research group during fall 2024.
Smith said. “I chose to return to the faculty because I love working with students and my colleagues. I enjoy posing research questions, writing papers and being in the classroom. I didn’t want to give those things up. I enjoyed administration, and I believe I did a good job overall, but I didn’t want it to be my life’s work.”
Research and teaching
Throughout her tenure, Smith has held several prestigious positions within the college, including the Joe W. Forehand Jr. Distinguished Professor, Joe W. Forehand/Accenture Distinguished Professor, W. Allen and Martha Reed Professor and the Philpott-Westpoint Stevens Professor.
She has also been a principal investigator on more than $12 million in sponsored research, securing funding from the Department of Defense, NASA, the Department of
Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation and other government agencies.
Smith has also held visiting professorships and Fulbright Fellowships in Turkey, Colombia and Chile.
Beyond the NAE, Smith is a Life Fellow of IEEE, a Fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS) and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).
She is also a senior member of the Society of Women Engineers, a registered professional engineer and serves as an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer and INFORMS Official Speaker. In 2021, she was appointed as an INFORMS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador.
She also returned to school to earn a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, graduating from Auburn in 2022.
We couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and dedication , and she is a shining example of our exceptional faculty and the excellent research being conducted at Auburn University
— Chris Roberts, president of Auburn University
Smith takes a photo with Tim Cook, ’92 industrial engineering and Apple CEO, at an Auburn baseball game. Cook, who has known Smith for more than 20 years, said he couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of induction into the National Academy of Engineering than Smith.
Peer support
When Smith was named chair in 1999, she was asked to set up an alumni council for the department.
When looking for qualified candidates to serve, Tim Cook, ’82 industrial engineering and Apple CEO, came up. He was vice president for worldwide operations at Apple then.
“We had a meeting with Tim and told him what we wanted to do, and he was eventually elected chair of the alumni board,” Smith said. “We met twice a year for a while and developed a friendship from professional interactions.”
Cook, who has known Smith for more than 20 years, said he couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of induction into the NAE.
“Dr. Smith’s brilliance and curiosity set an example for us all,” Cook said. “She is a leader who has pushed her field forward, motivating countless students to learn, innovate and challenge themselves. Her election to the National Academy of Engineering is a well-deserved recognition of an extraordinary career.”
Fred Glover, chief technology officer of Engagement Inc. and fellow NAE member familiar with Smith’s research, said Smith’s work ranks her among the elite in mathematical optimization and its real-world applications.
“Alice Smith is making valuable and exciting contributions in mathematical optimization, including serving as a principal investigator on projects for key government organizations, international groups and high-profile industrial partners,” he said. “Her election to the National Academy of Engineering is a fitting tribute to her exceptional range of accomplishments.”
Chris Roberts, president of Auburn University and former dean of engineering, praised Smith for her achievement. “Being elected to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest distinctions for an engineer,” Roberts said. “This is a significant achievement and
recognition for Professor Smith, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and Auburn University. We couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and dedication, and she is a shining example of our exceptional faculty and the excellent research being conducted at Auburn University.”
Mario Eden, dean of engineering, echoed Roberts’ sentiments.
“Dr. Smith’s work on advancing computational intelligence as applied to modeling and optimization of complex systems ranks among the best in the world, so her election into the National Academy of Engineering comes as no surprise to those who work alongside her every day,” Eden said. “Her career has been filled with accomplishments as a researcher, author and educator, and she has been a catalyst in helping the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering continue its upward trajectory as one of the best in America.”
What’s next?
Being elected to NAE isn’t a culmination of a career for Smith. She wants to continue teaching, researching and contributing to her professional organizations.
“I don’t want to retire. I feel I’m a healthy person, and I love being in the classroom. I love what I do. I love the people here,” Smith said. “I feel like I have a lot left to give, and I want to spend more time mentoring younger faculty and doctoral students.”
She said NAE isn’t just an honor, but an active organization with smart and accomplished people.
“I want to be as involved as I can,” Smith said. “I want to continue to look for ways to enhance academia but also elevate Auburn University and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in general.”
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What does the day-to-day look like as the R&D manager for Dove Deodorants?
When we receive a project brief, we review the consumer trends creating the desire for a specific project and use this information to find the perfect formula/pack/claims to match. In the case of Dove x Crumbl, collaborations were all over stores and social media, so it felt fitting to bring amazing cookie-inspired fragrances to our personal care products.
Next, we look at our portfolio of formulations and decide if we want this to be an antiperspirant or a deodorant. Then, we decide if we want it to be a stick or spray.
The formulation chosen for the Crumbl collaboration ended up being a deodorant stick that I feel closely resembles cookie dough and has a wonderful glide on the underarms. There was no question that the packaging had to be Crumbl’s signature pink color. We also partner with our claims team to pull the best formula benefits that fit our Crumbl ‘ideal’ user without overwhelming them with benefits. After formula, packaging and claims are chosen, we scale up production to the factory and get products ready to be delivered to customers (Walmart in the case of Crumbl).
What brought you to Auburn to study engineering?
My father was an Auburn alumnus, and Auburn always felt like a second home to me, so there was
no question that I would attend Auburn, but there was more of a question of what I would study. Initially, I chose to study environmental science because I wanted to be a meteorologist. Over time, I realized meteorology wasn’t something I wanted to do forever, and I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do — so I set my sights on a major that had a plethora of career options: chemical engineering.
With chemical engineering, I could do anything from becoming a medical doctor to a dog food formulator.
What led you to this particular field?
Months before defending my doctorate dissertation in pharmaceutical sciences, I was again faced with the realization that going into academia wasn’t for me, and on the flip side, I also didn’t want to work in the pharmaceutical industry. My dissertation was on ocular drug delivery, but at the core, it meant I was good at engineering complex formulations, so I did what any desperate soon-to-be graduate did and took to LinkedIn to find jobs that I could excel at and also love. I typed in ‘formulation jobs,’ and the first thing that popped up was dog food… I love my dogs, but I didn’t want to come home smelling like dog food every day.
I stumbled upon formulation jobs for nail polish, cosmetics and you guessed it — Dove. I was hired to create the first range of sulfatefree body washes for the Dove
Men + Care six years ago, and as of January 2025, the entire range has been transformed to sulfate-free. My next challenge is managing the core range for Dove deodorants, where my upcoming projects are top secret.
How does your current role allow you to use both your engineering and pharmaceutical education?
I’m a formulation engineer at my core, so learning how to formulate for personal care products as opposed to pharmaceuticals came down to learning the chemical interactions of the ingredients used in personal care products. Eventually, I understood that it is like cooking — adjusting ingredients based on their benefits to create a product that consumers love.
What is the most satisfying part of your job?
Seeing a product on shelves is amazing but what is even better is hearing consumers rave about how much they love a product, either online or in person.
What is the most important lesson you learned while at Auburn?
Getting an education proves you are smart and can do anything you put your mind to. I think it’s a common misconception that you are beholden to a “traditional” career path based on your degree. Auburn taught me that is definitely not the case.
Faculty / BE THE CREED / By Austin
Phillips
I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A PRACTICAL WORLD AND THAT I CAN COUNT ONLY ON WHAT I EARN. THEREFORE, I BELIEVE IN WORK, HARD WORK.
SELEN CREMASCHI
Chemical
Engineering
Department Chair and B. Redd & Susan W. Redd
Eminent Scholar Chair Professor
Relationships matter. That’s why Selen Cremaschi is at Auburn. Nearly 10 years ago, Cremaschi was an associate professor at the University of Tulsa when the opportunity to come to Auburn presented itself. Several years earlier, she was introduced to Mario Eden, dean of engineering who was an assistant professor in chemical engineering at the time, during an American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting while she was a graduate student at Purdue. She was intrigued by his topic.
“We are in the same field, in terms of our research, and I remember thinking ‘Oh, my, that’s such a unique way of looking at this,’” Cremaschi said. “I remember talking to him afterward, and he was so nice. He has always been one of those people who’s committed to mentoring people and lifting people up.”
Cremaschi and her husband, Lorenzo, decided to make the leap to Auburn, and they’ve never looked back. Cremaschi is now the chair of chemical engineering — a position previously held by Eden — and Lorenzo is the university’s director of undergraduate research.
“I wanted to be part of a department where process systems engineering was one of their pillars, and that was the case at Auburn,” Cremaschi said. “When I thought of Auburn Engineering, Auburn Chemical Engineering, I was very excited with the potential of becoming part of that group and having colleagues who understood the language I speak.
“We talk about the Auburn family all the time, but it is a reality. I see it every day. I see it in the way we interact with each other. I see it in the way we support each other. Our staff, faculty, our students, we are a true family. We care about each other, we celebrate our successes together and we help each other when we need a lending hand. This place is special,” she added.
Staff
/ BE THE CREED / By
Austin Phillips
I BELIEVE IN MY COUNTRY, BECAUSE IT IS A LAND OF FREEDOM AND BECAUSE IT IS MY OWN HOME, AND THAT I CAN BEST SERVE THAT COUNTRY BY "DOING JUSTLY, LOVING MERCY, AND WALKING HUMBLY WITH MY GOD."
DAVID MATTOX Office of Advancement Senior Major Gifts Officer
David Mattox has been cheering Auburn to victory his whole life.
Whether it was as a cheerleader during the perfect 2004 football season or currently as a senior major gifts officer, Mattox has been a crucial part of Auburn’s success for years.
Mattox, who earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Auburn in 2005 and his MBA from AUM in 2008, has worked for Auburn Advancement — the fundraising wing of the university — for 18 years, including the past 15 in the College of Engineering.
And he’s left a lasting impact on this college that will be felt for generations.
During his time at Auburn, Mattox has secured more than $60 million for the university.
In FY19, Mattox set the university record by securing 43 major gifts in a year.
Two years later, he passed that record with 45 major gifts secured.
Why does he do it?
“It’s the relationships with the donors,” Mattox said. “While we all love Auburn and want what’s best for the university, our job is all about being that point of contact to reconnect alumni with the university through what they are passionate about. From there, we want the alumni to form and have a relationship with their college dean, the president or whoever can relate and help them put their time, talent or treasure to the benefit of both the alumni and Auburn.”
Alumni / BE THE CREED / By Bethany Giles
I BELIEVE IN HONESTY AND TRUTHFULNESS, WITHOUT WHICH I CANNOT WIN THE RESPECT AND CONFIDENCE OF MY FELLOW MEN.
ANGELA FANNÉY '04, '05
Civil Engineering
South Region Leader / Kimley-Horn
As the South Region leader at Kimley-Horn, Angela Fannéy oversees more than 750 employees and $250 million in business each year.
By the time she entered high school, Fannéy, ’04 and ’05 civil engineering, knew she wanted to be a civil engineer. She just needed to find the right university.
“At the time I didn’t know the right words, but I was looking for that ‘student-centered experience,’” she said. “Auburn’s welcoming campus at large and the reputation of the engineering program gave me the confidence that I would have a personalized experience as an undergraduate.”
Following graduation, Fannéy joined Kimley-Horn as a project analyst.
After 20 years, one project still stands out.
“One of the most challenging and rewarding projects was the design of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where I served as engineer of record and project manager for the site civil design,” Fannéy said. “It is an extremely tight urban site to fit such an incredible facility. We also had amazing goals from the ownership of the Falcons, including achieving LEED Platinum, which is the highest environmental standard rating you can get.”
Fannéy has served on the Civil Engineering Advisory Board and the Engineering Young Alumni Council and supports Auburn through a scholarship.
“In everything you do, from interactions in campus organizations to those with professors and other students, look for ways to add value and be in service to others,” she said. “It might seem counterintuitive, but the more we focus on being generous, the more abundant we will find our personal situation.”
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Emily Jackson graduated from Auburn in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and currently serves as a process engineer at BASF in Huntsville. Emily and her husband, Josh, ’05 music education, both played in the Auburn Bands as students with Josh playing in the drumline and Emily playing alto saxophone. In recognition of their experiences at Auburn, Emily and Josh have established a scholarship in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to benefit a chemical engineering student in the marching band. The Jacksons also recently welcomed their first child, Eliza! Thank you to the Jacksons for their support of future Auburn engineers. #ThankfulThursday
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Brendon Allen, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed as an associate editor of the IEEE Technology Conference Editorial Board, which reviews papers submitted to the IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications.
David Bevly, the McNair Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is the principal investigator on a $100,000 grant from Integrated Solutions for Systems. Also, under Bevly’s direction, the Autonomous Tiger Racing Team won the Tier 1 Time Trial at the latest Indy Autonomous Challenge held Jan. 13 in Las Vegas. Also, Jake Ward, a doctoral student Bevly is advising, won the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee Award at the 2024 Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference.
Greg Harris, chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS), was elected this past fall into the Society of Manufacturing Engineers College of Fellows.
Roy Hartfield, the Walt and Virginia Woltosz Professor of Aerospace Engineering, received the Solid Rocket Motor Best Paper, with colleague Vivek Ahuja, from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Hartfield also received the AIAA’s Greater Huntsville Section Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award. The award is conferred in recognition of outstanding service to education and the promotion of math and science within the community.
Peter He and a team of researchers were awarded $3.16 million in funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for their project, “Intensified and Energy Efficient Cultivation, Processing, and Conversion of Flue Gas Produced Algal Biomass to Aquafeed.” Part of a multi-university/ industry DOE initiative aimed at advancing mixed algae developments for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts, He is joined by co-PIs Jin Wang, the Woltosz Professor of Chemical Engineering, Zhihua Jiang, the Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Allen Davis, professor at the Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences.
Zhihua Jiang, the Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and director of the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering, is the principal investigator (PI) on a $1.88 million U.S. Department of Energy project designed to develop a process for the conversion of carbon dioxide to polyethylene using flue gas from the pulp and paper industry. Researchers will produce low-cost biocarbon from paper mill sludge and produce ethylene, which will replace petroleum-based ethylene to synthesize polyethylene. Jiang is joined on the project by co-PIs Selen Cremaschi, Department of Chemical Engineering chair, Tae-Sik-Oh, associate professor in chemical engineering and Yucheng Peng, assistant professor in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. Jiang is also co-PI of two newly selected proposals for funding by the U.S. Department of Energy. Led by Xiao Zhang from Washington State University, “Peroxyacid pulping and bleaching to replace pre-hydrolysis kraft process for dissolving pulp production,” is funded for three years at $3 million, with $800,000 going to Auburn. The second project, “Dewatering wood and pulp products using supercritical carbon dioxide through its cyclical phase change between supercritical fluid and gas,” led by Peng, is for two years and $579,469.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
leading venue for academics and practitioners who present and discuss their research on evidence-based software engineering and its implications for software practice. Rahman is also overseeing the VICEROY program at Auburn University, where $200,000 has been allocated for future scholars interested in cybersecurity.
Mark Schall, the Daniel F. and Josephine Breeden Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the director of the Center for Occupational Safety, Ergonomics and Injury Prevention, was named associate editor for Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Anton Schindler, the Mountain Spirit Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Highway Research Center, was appointed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) executive committee to serve a three-year term as chair of TRB standing committee AKM50, advanced concrete materials and characterization. His term began April 15. The scope of this committee is to cover basic research and emerging technologies related to hydraulic cement and other materials used in concrete, including nanotechnology, alternative cements and technologies used to evaluate and define concrete characterization, including non-destructive testing. TRB is one of seven program units of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and provides leadership in transportation improvements and innovation through trusted, timely, impartial and evidence-based information exchange, research and advice regarding all modes of transportation.
Yin Sun, the Bryghte D. and Patricia M. Godbold Endowed Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, began duties as editor for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/Association for Computing Machinery Transactions on Networking scientific journal in January.
Ernest Tufuor, an assistant research professor at the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI), is a principal investigator on two new Alabama Department of Transportation research projects with a total funding of $528,396. The first is titled, “Evaluate road tunes and thermoplastic raised bumps rumble strips,” and the second is titled “Evaluate a mobile-based curve safety evaluation tool for costeffective curve safety evaluation.” AUTRI Director Laurence Rilett and AUTRI Assistant Director for Outreach Rod Turochy are co-PIs on both projects.
Huaguo Zhou, the Elton Z. and Lois G. Huff Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded $190,000 by the Alabama Department of Transportation for his two-year project to evaluate the effectiveness of Regional Transportation Operations Programs.
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The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals — including one Auburn University alumnus and an Auburn chemical engineering professor — and one corporation during a ceremony Feb. 22 at the Renaissance Birmingham at Ross Bridge.
By Austin Phillips
Class of 2025 inductees associated with the university included Kenny Mitchell, ’65 mechanical engineering, and Bruce Tatarchuk, the Charles E. Gavin III Chair of chemical engineering.
Class of 2025
Kenny Mitchell '65 / Mechanical Engineering
Kenny Mitchell earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1965. Upon graduation, he went to work at the Marshall Space Flight Center under Wernher von Braun, contributing to the monumental goal of putting the first humans on the moon. He was an engineer on Saturn I — the first U.S. medium-lift launch vehicle to send payloads of up to 20,000 pounds into low Earth orbit. This was followed by Saturn IB, which
increased payloads to 35,000 pounds, setting the stage for Saturn V, which put men on the moon in 1969.
One of Mitchell’s key responsibilities at Marshall was ensuring the Saturn V did not explode during launch or reentry. His expertise in thermal control systems led to the development of heat shields capable of withstanding the high temperatures faced during these critical phases. Following his work on the Saturn V, Mitchell contributed to the Skylab program — America’s first space station and the first crewed research laboratory in space.
State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees Bruce Tatarchuk, left, and Kenny Mitchell. ↗
His efforts were instrumental in designing a passive habitable system that allowed astronauts to work in extreme environments. He also worked on the thermal control systems for the Apollo Telescope Mount, the most powerful solar telescope in orbit during the 1970s.
His next major project was Spacelab, a reusable space laboratory flown by the space shuttle in collaboration with the European Space Agency, where he served as environmental control life support system branch chief.
In his final years at NASA, Mitchell served as the project manager for all of the Italian Space Agency, which provided modules on the International Space Station that were critical to logistics supply and docking ports for visiting vehicles. Mitchell’s last act at NASA was as the deputy program manager for the Discovery and New Frontiers Program, working on solar system exploration.
Bruce Tatarchuk Professor / Chemical Engineering
Bruce Tatarchuk graduated from the University of Illinois in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and went on to earn his doctorate in the same discipline from the University of Wisconsin. He began his career in 1982 at Auburn University as an assistant professor and currently serves as the Charles E. Gavin III Chair of chemical engineering and director of the Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing.
Tatarchuk’s engineering career includes the development and commercialization of technology that can be found on virtually every aircraft flying within the U.S. and Europe. He is a widely recognized expert in heterogeneous reactive systems and process intensification and has been the principal investigator on more than $70 million of competitively awarded extramural research contracts to Auburn University and double that amount as a co-investigator. His pioneering work in new materials has seen applications in various fields, from catalysis to energy storage. In addition, he has an extensive publication and presentation record which includes more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, numerous reviewed proceedings and technical abstracts, four book chapters, 110 invited and plenary lectures and more than 600 technical presentations to esteemed societies in the U.S. and abroad.
Tatarchuk and his Auburn University team are widely recognized for the new class of high performance structured chemical reactor materials based on the microfibrous entrapment of highly reactive solids allowing them to operate chemical reactors at much higher steady-state volumetric rates than any group or technology in the world. Their work has inspired companion applications and impact opportunities for a variety of battery and electrochemical systems.
Today, Tatarchuk’s company — IntraMicron — is one of only five global producers of micron diameter metal fibers. The patent portfolio in IntraMicron technology was formally recognized in 2014 with his induction as a fellow in the National Academy of Inventors.
For his achievements, he received the 2016 Auburn University Research Advisory Board Advancement of Research and Scholarship Achievement Award, the 2015 SEC Auburn University Faculty Achievement Award, the 2014 Auburn University Excellence in Innovation Award, the 2006 and 1999 Auburn Engineering Senior Research Award for Excellence, the 2003 Auburn University Creative Research Award, the Fluor Corporation Young Faculty Award from 1984-88 and the Olin Research Award for work in Heterogeneous Catalysis and Surface Chemistry in 1975.
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame was chartered by the governor in 1987 to honor those individuals, corporations and projects associated with the state that have brought credit to the engineering profession. Approximately 200 engineers, 50 projects and 35 firms have been recognized by the hall. These inductees span from border to border, across all industries, and personify the impact engineering has played on the economy, quality of life and standard of living for the people of Alabama.
The Hall of Fame is overseen by engineering colleges and schools at Auburn University, Alabama A&M University, the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of South Alabama.
CUPOLA REPORT
KEYSTONE SOCIETY / GINN SOCIETY / CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL FUNDS / ENDOWMENT FUNDS / PLANNED GIFTS
We have made every attempt to accurately reflect donor information. If you notice a discrepancy, please contact Wade Welch in the Office of Advancement at 334-844-7461 or nichomw@auburn.edu.
For a listing of donors who gave prior to 2024 and to see the EAGLE Society list, please see the online Cupola Report at eng.auburn.edu/magazine.
KEYSTONE SOCIETY
The Engineering Keystone Society consists of alumni and friends who recognize the importance of private support to the college’s ongoing success. These members have risen to the challenge of moving the college boldly into the future by making the highest commitment of annual giving – $50,000 or more – to the college’s unrestricted fund over a five-year period. Our sustaining members continue this commitment for more than five years. These gifts allow Auburn Engineering to be nimble in planning and take advantage of emerging educational opportunities.
Mr. Thomas Denny Anspach '94 & Mrs. Aneda Chandler Anspach '95
Mr. Michael Patrick Batey '79 & Mrs. Elizabeth Batey
Ms. Leslee Belluchie '83
Mr. Felix C. “Kit” Brendle Jr. '73 & Mrs. Gail Williams Brendle '76
Mr. James Harrison Carroll Jr. '54* & Mrs. Betty McNeice Carroll*
Mr. Patrick Thomas Carroll '87
Mr. Frank M. Cater '61 & Mrs. Dorothy M. Cater
Mr. Steven Glenn Cates '85 & Mrs. Lyn Cates
Mr. J. Edward Chapman Jr. '56* & Mrs. Lee Chapman
Mr. Randall Clark Chase '85 & Mrs. Beth R. Chase
Mr. Shawn Edward Cleary '82 & Mrs. Anne M. Cleary '82
Mr. James L. Cooper Jr. '81 & Mrs. Anna B. Cooper
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Mr. Charles Earley Gavin III '59 & Mrs. Marjorie Frazier-Gavin
Mr. Charles E. Gavin IV '82* & Mrs. Kimberly Kocian Gavin '83
Mr. Gary Ross Godfrey '86 & Mrs. Carol J. Godfrey '86
Mr. Ralph B. Godfrey '64 & Mrs. Lynda Godfrey
Mr. Christopher Lynn Golden '96 & Mrs. Carmen Ingrando Golden
Mr. Glenn Harold Guthrie '62 & Mrs. Carol Guthrie
Mr. Robert Otto Haack Jr. '83 & Mrs. Margaret Fuller Haack '83
Mr. William George Hairston III '67 & Mrs. Paula Hairston
Mr. Thomas Albert Hand '95 & Mrs. Staci Hand
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Mr. John P. Helmick Jr. '56 & Mrs. Claudette Helmick
Maj James M. Hoskins '81 & Mrs. Bertha T. Hoskins '80
Mr. John Kenneth Jones '59 & Mrs. Jo R. Jones
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Dr. Oliver D. Kingsley Jr. '66 & Mrs. Vandalyn Kingsley
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Mr. Ronald Craig Lipham '74 & Mrs. Lynda Lipham
Mr. John Andrew MacFarlane '72 & Mrs. Anne Warren MacFarlane '73
Mr. Gary Clements Martin '57
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Gerald L. Pouncey Jr., Esq. '82 & Mrs. Bonnie Pouncey
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Dr. Linda J. Stone '79 & Mr. Jeffrey Ira Stone '79
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Mr. Jeffrey Norman Vahle '85 & Mrs. Harriet Woodbery Vahle’ 84
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Mr. William J. Ward '55* & Mrs. Rubilyn Wells Ward
Mr. William E. Warnock Jr. ’74 & Mrs. Rebecca C. Warnock
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Mr. Dwight L. Wiggins Jr. '62* & Mrs. Bonnie Wiggins
Mr. Walter Stanley Woltosz '69 & Mrs. Virginia Woltosz
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Ms. Michele Candice Clark
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Dr. Prabhakar Clement '93 & Mrs. Sabina Wilfred Clement '92
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Dr. Jo Anne Hamrick Coggins '75 & Mr. Terry James Coggins '76
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Mr. Eldridge J. Cook Jr. & Mrs. Rhonda Horne Cook '80*
Mr. Sean C. Cook '05
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Mr. James L. Cooper Jr. '81 & Mrs. Anna B. Cooper
Ms. Lisa Ann Copeland '85
Dr. Mary F. Cordato
Mr. Bradley William Corson '83 & Mrs. Joan S. Corson
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Mr. Bradley Russell Cothran '88
Mr. Samuel S. Coursen Jr. '73 & Mrs. Denise Coursen
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Ms. Lynn Sinopole Craft '05
Ms. Trudy Craft-Austin
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Dr. Malcolm J. Crocker & Dr. Ruth Catherine Crocker
Mrs. Ragan White Crowell '98 & Mr. Daniel Crowell
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Mr. John Palmer Darnall III '58 & Mrs. Jane Marie Darnall
Dr. Allan E. David & Mrs. Helen David
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Mr. Glendon Stuart Davis '96 & Mrs. Kaye Chancellor Davis '94
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Mrs. Jane Day & Mr. Walter R. Day Jr. '53*
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Mrs. Amy Thomas Dobbs '78 & Mr. Joseph G. Dobbs
Mr. John Thomas Donahue & Mrs. Helen Morgan Donahue
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Mrs. Carol Hilton Dorn '84 & Mr. Alan Dorn
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Mr. Patrick Wayne Dorsett '99 & Mrs. Lyndsi Erin Dorsett '99
Joseph Evans Downey Jr., P.E. '85 & Mrs. Susan Noland Downey '90
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Mr. Justin Michael Drummond '07 & Mrs. Claire Moses Drummond
Mrs. Linda D. DuCharme '86 & Mr. Richard DuCharme
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Mr. Lewis H. Eberdt Jr. '54 & Mrs. Annette Bailey Eberdt '53*
Dr. Mario Richard Eden & Mrs. Leeja Eden
Mr. Joe D. Edge '70 & Mrs. Jayne W. Edge '71
Mr. Carlos Houston Elkins Jr. '77 & Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Elkins '77
Mr. Donald B. Ellis '61 & Mrs. Barbara B. Ellis
Mr. H. Wendell Ellis '67 & Mrs. Celia Ellis
Mr. Joseph Etheridge & Mrs. Vicky Etheridge
Mr. Adrian Terrigo Evans '87 & Mrs. Sharlene Reed Evans '86
Mr. Jim W. Evans '67 & Mrs. Marsha P. Evans
Mr. P. Kessler Fabian '59
Mrs. Angela Lynn Fanney '04 & Mr. Lawson Fanney
Dr. Oladiran O. Fasina & Mrs. Yewande Oluwabusola Fasina '15
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Mr. William Jackson Fite Sr. '85 & Mrs. Laura Horton Fite '86
Mr. Lawrence Walton Fleming '80 & Mrs. Julia F. Fleming
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Mr. Paul R. Flowers Jr. '66 & Mrs. Barbara Meeker Flowers '68
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Capt. Gordon L. Flynn '57* & Mrs. Mamie McNure Flynn
Ms. Sabrina Foley
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Mr. Joe Wallace Forehand Jr. '71 & Mrs. Gayle D. Forehand '70
Mr. Phillip Alan Forsythe '81 & Mrs. Margaret Long Forsythe '81
Capt. Michael Victor Forte '82 & Mrs. Shelley Forte
Mr. Michael R. Fosdick '74 & Mrs. Renee Fosdick
Ms. Muriel J. Foster '00
Mr. Earl Richard Foust '71 & Mrs. Nan Vinson Foust '71
Mr. Philip Gordon Fraher '88 & Mrs. Kimberley W. Fraher '88
Mr. Thomas M. Frassrand '76 & Ms. Claudia J. Cola
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Mrs. Gwenn Smith Freeman '73 & Mr. John E. Freeman
Mr. Christian G. Gackstatter '84 & Mrs. Karen Gackstatter
Mr. Jason Matthew Gallaspy ‘97
CAPT Davis R. Gamble Jr. '74 & Mrs. Patricia Gamble
Mr. John Palmer Garrett & Mrs. Kathy Horton Garrett
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Mr. Maury D. Gaston '82 & Mrs. Nancy Gaston
Mr. Sibbley Paul Gauntt '54 & Mrs. Mary S. Gauntt
Mr. Charles Early Gavin IV '82* & Mrs. Kimberly Kocian Gavin '83
Mr. Charles Early Gavin III '59 & Mrs. Marjorie Frazier Gavin
Mr. Zachary John Gentile Jr. '93 & Mrs. Dana Gentile
Mr. John William Gibbs '72 & Mrs. Patricia Gibbs
Dr. George Edward Gibson Jr. '80 & Mrs. Gail Howard Gibson '90
Mr. Michael V. Ginn
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Mr. Christopher Lynn Golden '96 & Mrs. Carmen Ingrando Golden
Mr. James J. Goodwin '58
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Dr. Griffin Keith Gothard '88
Dr. Katina Kodadek Gothard '97
Mrs. Elizabeth Grant & Mr. Jefferson Lavelle Grant Jr. '69*
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Mr. Gordon H. Griffith '57 & Mrs. Shirley A. Griffith
Mrs. Linda Vanstrum Griggs '75 & Mr. Micheal Griggs*
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Mr. Mark Allan Gulley '94 & Mrs. Leah S. Gulley '93
Mr. Toby Eugene Gurley '65 & Mrs. Elizabeth Gurley*
*deceased
Mr. Glenn Harold Guthrie '62 & Mrs. Carol Guthrie
Mrs. Jean Guthrie & Mr. Billy Guthrie '57*
Mr. Robert Otto Haack Jr. '83 & Mrs. Margaret Fuller Haack '83
Mr. Keith Shellie Hagler '98
Mr. William George Hairston III '67 & Mrs. Paula Hairston
Mr. Holbert L. Hale Jr. '64 & Mrs. Julia H. Hale
Mr. Gary Lee Hallen '75 & Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hallen '75
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J. Robert Hamill, P.E. '70
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Dr. Stephen Marion Hamilton '84 & Mrs. Beth Roach Hamilton '86
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Mr. Christopher Hammond III '62 & Mrs. Karen G. Hammond
Mr. Thomas Albert Hand '95 & Mrs. Staci Hand
Dr. Thomas R. Hanley
Dr. Andrew Palmer Hanson '93 & Mrs. Susan Hanson
Mr. Billy L. Harbert Jr. '88
Mr. John Larry Hardiman '75 & Mrs. Wanda Hardiman
Mr. George C. Hardison Jr. '76 & Mrs. Marsha Quenelle Hardison '76
Mr. Oscar Coursey Harper IV '89 & Mrs. Patricia Smith Harper '90
Dr. Gregory Allen Harris, P.E. '81 & Mrs. Nancy Yarbrough Harris '82
Mr. Jeffrey Curtis Harris '87
Mr. Dennis D. Harrison '77 & Ragan L. Harrison
Mr. Lamar Travis Hawkins '63 & Mrs. Elaine T. Hawkins '62
Mr. Lawrence Allen Hawkins '81 & Mrs. Lisa Hawkins
Mr. Albert E. Hay '67
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Mr. William F. Hayes '65 & Mrs. Patricia Walkden Hayes
Mr. Cotton Hazelrig & Mrs. Maggie Hazelrig*
Mrs. Barbara Lynn Hecathorn '83 & Mr. James Hecathorn
Mr. Jim Palmer Heilbron '94 & Mrs. Markell A. Heilbron '96
Mr. John P. Helmick Jr. '56 & Mrs. Claudette Helmick
Mr. Roger R. Hemminghaus '58 & Mrs. Dot Hemminghaus
Dr. Alton Stuart Hendon '89 & Dr. Gerri Hendon
Mr. Michael Thomas Hendrick '93 & Mrs. Christina L. Hendrick
Mr. John Steele Henley II '63 & Mrs. Geanie Henley
Ms. Melissa Brown Herkt '77 & Mr. Robert Herkt*
Mrs. Diana Rowell Hess '18 & Mr. Andrew Shelden Hess
Dr. Russ Hibbeler
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Mr. Thomas Farrell Higgins '70 & Mrs. Rita Higgins
Mr. Wilson Price Hightower III '88 & Mrs. Margaret M. Hightower '87
Mr. Dennis Steve Hill '79 & Mrs. Ann Reynolds Hill '77
Mr. Elmer Carlton Hill '49* & Mrs. Carolyn A. Hill
Mr. Jeffery Scott Hills '93
Mr. Michael Dale Holmes '86 & Mrs. Stephanie Jo Holmes
Dr. James Stephan Hood '84 & Mrs. Kelly T. Hood
Mr. Randall Cory Hopkins '91
Mr. Steven D. Horne '71 & Mrs. Lynn Jones Horne '79
Mr. Duke Cameron Horner '47* & Mrs. Shelby J. Horner
Mrs. Lynn Hornsby & Mr. Clarence H. Hornsby Jr. '50*
Mr. James M. Horton & Mrs. Karen Horton
Maj. James M. Hoskins '81 & Mrs. Bertha T. Hoskins '80
Ms. Barbara Alison Howell '83
Mrs. Joi Hudgins & Mr. Alan P. Hudgins '74*
Mr. Tyce Frederick Hudson '98
Mr. James A. Humphrey '70 & Mrs. Michele Alexander Humphrey '71
Dr. Jacqueline H. Hundley '74
Ms. Kristin L. Hunnicutt
Ms. Susan H. Hunnicutt '79
Dr. Judy Johns Hunt & Mr. Brian Howard Hunt '90
Mr. Norman K. Huppert
Mr. Mark Monroe Hutto '92 & Mrs. Frances P. Hutto '92
Mr. Bruce Edward Imsand '74 & Mrs. Katherine V. Imsand
Mr. Sean Austin Irby '82
Mr. Joshua Perry Jackson '05 & Mrs. Emily Daleo Jackson '15
Mr. Charles Mathias Jager '56 & Mrs. Rosemary Smith Jager '57
Mr. William Russell James '69 & Mrs. Brenda M. Tanner
Mrs. Ann W. Jeffcoat & Mr. Carl Mack Jeffcoat '60*
Mr. Walter Blakely Jeffcoat '70 & Mrs. Peggy Bratton Jeffcoat
Mr. Charles William Jenkins '72
Dr. Zhihua Jiang
Mr. Michael D. Johns & Mrs. Laurie Johns
Mr. Bobby Joe Johnson '62
Mr. Darren Keith Johnson '11 & Mrs. Elizabeth Hammer Johnson '11
Col. David S. Johnson '75 & Mrs. Penelope D. Johnson '74
Mr. J. Sam Johnson Jr. '75 & Mrs. Patricia Davenport Johnson '75
Ms. Kathryn Lee Johnson '78
Dr. Pierce Johnson Jr. '69 & Mrs. Nancy A. Johnson
Mr. Roger Warren Johnson '84 & Ms. M. Jane Major '74
Mr. William D. Johnston & Ms. Ronda Stryker
Mr. John Kenneth Jones '59 & Mrs. Jo R. Jones
Mr. Keith Allen Jones '84
Dr. Peter D. Jones & Mrs. Elizabeth Zylla-Jones
Dr. Bill Josephson '89 & Dr. Eleanor C. Josephson '88
Dr. Johnny Lee Junkins '65 & Mrs. Elouise Junkins
Mr. Daniel Lee Keidel Sr. '80 & Mrs. Anita Howard Keidel '80
Mr. Robert R. Keith Jr. '63 & Mrs. Donna Vanderver Keith '66
Mr. William Simon Keller '70 & Mrs. Georgiana K. Keller
Mr. Byron R. Kelley '70 & Mrs. Melva B. Kelley
Mr. Kenneth Boyd Kelley '87 & Mrs. Mary Gratton Kelley '86
Mr. Kenneth Kelly '90 & Mrs. Kim Kelly
Lt. Col. Randolph H. Kelly '76 & Mrs. Leigh Pinkston Kelly '77
Gen. Leslie Farr Kenne '70
Mr. Carver Gager Kennedy '52* & Mrs. Martha McQueen Kennedy
Mr. Philip E. Keown '64 & Mrs. Elizabeth B. Keown
Mr. Michael Timothy Keyser ‘15 & Mrs. Kelly Eileen Keyser ‘14
Mrs. Laura Clenney Kezar '08 & Mr. Zach Kezar
Mr. Lester Killebrew Sr. '68 & Mrs. Catherine V. Killebrew '69
Mr. James L. Killian III & Mrs. Karen Killian
Mr. Graham Criss Killough '89 & Mrs. Theresa N. Killough
Mr. Thomas Keith King Sr. '58 & Mrs. Julia King
Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley Jr. '66 & Mrs. Vandalyn Kingsley
Mrs. Mary Peery Kirkland '94 & Mr. Christopher R. Kirkland
Mrs. Mina Propst Kirkley '54 & Mr. Terry Allen Kirkley '57*
Mr. Bradley S. Kitterman '82 & Mrs. Margaret Bradshaw Kitterman '83
Mr. Rick Knop
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Mr. Daniel Todd Konkle '87 & Mrs. Kathryn Shearer
Mr. Christopher J. Kramer '94 & Mrs. Mary Horton Kramer '93
Mr. Richard W. Kretzschmar '90 & Mrs. Vicki Meredith Kretzschmar '92
Mr. David McCoy Kudlak '86 & Ms. Trisha Perkins
Mr. Frederick D. Kuester '73
Mr. Minga Cecil LaGrone Jr. '51* & Mrs. Novan LaGrone
Mr. Thomas D. Lampkin '75 & Mrs. Barbara Blackstock Lampkin '75
Mr. Judson T. Landers '71 & Mrs. Betty Ann Landers
Mr. Jeffrey Lee Langhout '86 & Mrs. Jacquelyn I. Langhout '86
Mrs. Maria Larson & Mr. Scott Eric Larson Sr.
Mr. Benny M. LaRussa Jr. '82 & Mrs. Lynn LaRussa
Mr. Homer C. Lavender Jr. '66 & Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lavender
Dr. Terry Edwin Lawler '68 & Mrs. Patricia E. Lawler
Mr. Michael Leach & Mrs. Diana Lynne Leach
Mr. Creighton C. Lee '47 & Mrs. Mary Sue Wright Lee
Mr. Jason Max Lee '00 & Mrs. Nichole Lee
Mr. John S. Lee '83 & Mrs. Dorothy Pappas Lee '80
Ms. Nelda K. Lee '69
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Gov. William Byron Lee '81 & Mrs. Maria Dinenna Lee
Mr. David Wayne Lewis '72 & Mrs. Jane R. Lewis
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Dr. Sandra R. Clark-Lewis '72 & Dr. Philip M. Lewis
Dr. Will L. Liddell Jr. '59 & Mrs. Ruth Howe Liddell '70
Mr. Ronald Craig Lipham '74 & Mrs. Lynda Lipham
Maj. Gen. James Everett Livingston '62 & Mrs. Sara Craft Livingston
*deceased
Mr. Rayford L. Lloyd Jr. '63 & Mrs. Eugenia Price Lloyd '63*
Mr. William Buck Locke '63 & Mrs. Judy P. Locke
Mr. Rodney Lon Long '76 & Mrs. Judy Long
Mr. Lum M. Loo '78
Mr. Phillip Michael Love '93
Ms. Jenny Loveland & Mr. Ralph Edward Wheeler '79*
Mr. William A. Lovell Jr. '79 & Mrs. Virginia Goodwin Lovell '80*
Mr. Donald R. Luger '62* & Mrs. Sharon M. Luger
Mr. Rainer Lukoschek '85 & Mrs. Jill Prettyman Lukoschek '85
Mr. Frank Alex Luttrell III '83 & Mrs. Shelaine Steen Luttrell
Mr. Kenneth R. Luttrell & Mrs. Gloria L. Luttrell
Dr. Hongtao Ma '02 & Ms. Hui Pan '06
Mr. Fred W. Mace '57 & Mrs. Juanita Mace*
Mr. John Andrew MacFarlane '72 & Mrs. Anne Warren MacFarlane '73
Dr. Saeed Maghsoodloo '62 & Mrs. Sheryl Ann Maghsoodloo
Mr. Shawn Edward Mahan '97 & Mrs. Deana Labozetta Mahan '98
Mrs. Martha Mallett & Mr. James J. Mallett '55*
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Capt. Robert Allen Malseed '77 & Mrs. Linda Gayle Malseed
Mr. Harry A. Manson '58 & Mrs. Linda A. Manson*
Mr. Steven John Marcereau '65 & Mrs. Rebecca Marcereau
Mr. Salvador Michael Marino '91 & Mrs. Paula M. Marino '92
Lt. Cmdr. Clifton C. Martin Jr. '74 & Mrs. Mary Ramey Martin '74
Mr. Gary Clements Martin '57 & Mrs. Judi Martin*
Mr. James P. Martin '78 & Mrs. Pamela Phillips Martin '79
Mr. James Garrett Martz '84 & Mrs. Julie Evans Martz
Mr. Cary Lynn Matthews '90
Mr. J. Douglas Maxwell '73
Mr. Jewell C. Maxwell Jr. '75 & Mrs. Vivian Irene Maxwell
Mr. Jesse Duane May '85 & Mrs. Brenda Carol May
Mr. Todd Arthur May '90 & Mrs. Kelly McDowell May '89
Mr. William C. Mayrose '64 & Mrs. Wendy S. Mayrose*
Mr. Patrick Clay Mays '08 & Mrs. Jenna Browning Mays
Ms. Forrest Worthy McCartney
Mr. John Timothy McCartney '80 & Mrs. Laura Ledyard McCartney '80
Ms. Sheila J. McCartney
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Mr. Charles Douglas McCrary '73 & Mrs. Phyllis McCrary
Mr. Jim H. McDaniel '68 & Mrs. Dotty McDaniel*
Mr. Albert F. McFadden Jr. '81 & Mrs. Hope McFadden
Mr. John Donald McFarlan III '84 & Mrs. Tamra McFarlan
Mr. George Lee McGlamery '86 & Mrs. Mary Ann McGlamery
Dr. Gerald G. McGlamery Jr. '84 & Mrs. Lynette McGlamery
Mr. Paul Alan McIntyre '92 & Mrs. Amy Fortenberry McIntyre
Mr. Albert T. McMain Jr. '55* & Ms. Elaine Wolfe
Mrs. Billie Carole McMillan & Mr. Joe McMillan '58*
Mr. James D. McMillan '61 & Mrs. Paula Stapp McMillan '65
Mr. William R. McNair '68 & Mrs. Lana McNair
Mr. Charles Phillip McWane '80 & Mrs. Heather A. McWane
Mr. Jeff T. Meeks '73
Mr. E. Martin Melton '62 & Mrs. Gale Melton
Mr. George Aristides Menendez '70 & Mrs. Elizabeth Oakes Menendez
Mr. Peter H. Meyers '59 & Mrs. Darlene Meyers
Mr. Frank W. Milford '69
Mr. Charles Donald Miller '80 & Mrs. Lisa Q. Miller
Mr. Joseph Austin Miller '83 & Mrs. Donna J. Miller '84
Mr. Robert Bruce Miller '16
Mr. Stephen R. Miller '72 & Mrs. Kyle Miller
Mr. J. Kevin Mims '79 & Mrs. Katherine Maughan Mims '81
Mr. Thomas R. Mitchell III '65 & Mrs. Susan L. Mitchell
Mr. Leonard L. Mitchum Jr. '51* & Mrs. Ila S. Mitchum
Mr. Max A. Mobley '72 & Mrs. Kathy W. Mobley
Mr. William Lynn Moench Jr. '76 & Mrs. Pamela Stephans Moench
Mr. Carl A. Monroe '78 & Mrs. Ellen Monroe
Dr. Larry Scot Monroe '79 & Ms. Cynthia Coker Green '79
Mr. Lawrence J. Montgomery III & Mrs. Mary Montgomery
Mr. Charles N. Moody '63 & Mrs. Jo Moody
Mr. Chris Anthony Moody '90 & Mrs. Sarah K. Ahn
Mr. Michael Joseph Moody '84 & Mrs. Jana C. Moody
Mr. Phillip Franklin Moon '71* & Mrs. Jane Holley Moon '73
Mrs. Mary Manson Moore '83
Dr. Joe M. Morgan & Mrs. Rita Morgan
Mr. Larry J. Morgan '68 & Mrs. Nancy Morgan
Mr. Leonard Morgan '53* & Mrs. Essie P. Morgan
Mr. M. John Morgan '71 & Mrs. Patricia Morgan
Mr. David Allen Morris '96 & Mrs. Grace B. Morris '95
Mr. David R. Motes '77
Mr. Kevin Mullins '99 & Mrs. Apryl Tarrant Mullins '97
Mr. Charles G. Munden Jr. '77 & Mrs. Sandy H. Munden
Mr. David E. Murphy '87 & Mrs. Kelli Murray Murphy '86
Mr. Kenneth Howell Murphy '87 & Mrs. Cindy Kilgo Murphy
Mr. Scott B. Murray '69 & Mrs. Karen M. Murray
Mr. Michael L. Neighbors '76 & Mrs. Kathy Flournoy Neighbors '75
Dr. Robert Mark Nelms '80 & Ms. Susan Rebecca McKeen
Mr. Wayne B. Nelson III '76 & Mrs. Cheryl N. Nelson
Mr. Paul Lance New Sr. '70 & Mrs. Callie New
Mr. William K. Newman '69 & Mrs. Kate M. Newman
Mr. Huan D. Nguyen '87
Mr. Charles G. Nicely '72
Mr. Karl Richard Nichol '82
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Mr. Darren Glenn Norris '82 & Mrs. Kimberly H. Norris
Mr. William B. Norton '75 & Mrs. Lori D. Norton '78
Mr. Ben Lee Nowland '01 & Mrs. Hillary Tidwell Nowland '02
Mr. James Burton Odom '55 & Mrs. June Odom
Mr. Todd Hugh O’Donnell '92 & Mrs. Kristin Kay O’Donnell
Mr. Mark Eric Ogles '89 & Mrs. Andrea Ogles
Mr. Michael Ray Ogles '89* & Mrs. Nikki Ogles
Ms. Christy Stacey Ogletree '88
Mr. Kenneth J. O’Malley Jr. '88 & Mrs. Cheryl Jodis O’Malley '86
Mr. James Mason Orrison '85 & Mrs. Donna Marie Orrison
Mr. Steve P. Osburne '65* & Mrs. Bobbie Osburne
Mr. Wynton Rex Overstreet '59 & Mrs. Charlotte Williams Overstreet '60*
Mr. C. Glenn Owen Jr. '70 & Mrs. Nancy W. Owen
Mr. David Kenneth Owen '77 & Mrs. Olivia Kelley Owen '77
Mr. Timothy Ray Owings '89 & Mrs. Stephanie Owings
John Mitchell Ozier, P.E. '73 & Mrs. Alice Harrison Ozier
Mrs. Drunell R. Pace & Mr. William S. Pace Jr. '75*
Mr. Donald James Parke '82
Mrs. Cari Jo Parker '87 & Mr. Clark Parker
Mr. Jerry D. Parker Jr. '79 & Mrs. Elizabeth Parker
Mr. Robert Allen Parker '84 & Mrs. Susan Southerland Parker '84
Mr. John Patrick Parks ‘89
Mr. Earl B. Parsons Jr. '60 & Mrs. Nancy Parsons
Mr. Kevin Andrew Partridge '87 & Mrs. Faye L. Partridge
Mrs. Leslie Russell Pate '68
Mr. Raj N. Patel '22
Mr. John Anthony Patton Sr. '85 & Mrs. Becky Patton
Mrs. Nancy Whiteside Payne Stanfield '64 & Mr. Joseph W. Stanfield Jr. '67*
Mr. Philip Carroll Pelfrey '87 & Mrs. Stephanie Pelfrey
Mr. Hal N. Pennington '59 & Mrs. Peggy Pennington
Mr. Broderick A. Perdue '95 & Mrs. Jodi Perdue
Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Perkins '92 & Mrs. Amy Perkins
Mr. Marcus Paul Peters '01
Mr. Chris J. Peterson '71 & Mrs. Janice Potts Peterson '74
Mrs. Kathryn Knox Petit '91
Lt. Col. William Wright Petit '89
Mr. David M. Phelps '76 & Mr. Rick Benton
Mr. Douglas E. Phillpott '84 & Mrs. Tracy C. Phillpott '84
Dr. Michael S. Pindzola & Dr. Rebekah Hand Pindzola
Mr. Lonnie H. Pope Sr.
Mr. Jack B. Porterfield III '75 & Mrs. Rebecca Porterfield
Gerald L. Pouncey Jr., Esq. '82 & Mrs. Bonnie Pouncey
Dr. Raymond Lee Powell '90 & Mrs. Cindy Powell
Mr. William R. Powell '67 & Mrs. Kathleen Powell
*deceased
Mr. Kenneth H. Prater
Mr. Robert Lyons Prince '69
Mr. John David Prunkl '90 & Mrs. Lisa Christmas Prunkl '88
Mr. Joel N. Pugh '61* & Mrs. Rebecca A. Pugh
Mr. David I. Rach '69 & Mrs. Patricia Byrd Rach
Mr. David Fredrick Rankin & Mrs. Jane Copeland Rankin
Mrs. Denise Sandlin Raper '92 & Mr. Greg Raper
Mr. Matthew M. Rasmussen '02 & Mrs. Phala G. Rasmussen '01
Mr. Debasis Rath '92 & Mrs. Anuradha Satpalhy
Mr. Thomas Leonard Ray '69 & Mrs. Barbara Ray
Mr. James Lee Rayburn '67 & Mrs. Joyce Rayburn
Mr. Albert Miles Redd Jr. '59 & Mrs. Susan Warburton Redd
Mr. William Allen Reed '70 & Mrs. Martha Reimer Reed '69
Mrs. Jean M. Register & Mr. William R. Register '56*
Mrs. Joan T. Register & Mr. Carl A. Register '63*
Ms. Mary Nell Reid '91
Mr. James O. Rein & Mrs. Joan Rein
Mr. Derrick Reyer & Mrs. Lunetta Reyer
Mrs. Gail G. Rice & Mr. Harry Glen Rice '77*
Mr. Lee Wiley Richards '88 & Mrs. Artie Richards
Mr. Christopher James Riley '02 & Mrs. Darcy Delano Riley
Dr. Joyce Reynolds Ringer '59 & Mr. Kenneth Wayne Ringer '59
Dr. Claudia Isabel Robbins & Mr. Stephen Aubrey Robbins Sr.
Mr. Audrey Lee Roberts '68 & Mrs. Pamela Sketo Roberts '68
Dr. Chris Roberts & Mrs. Tracy Roberts
Mr. Gary Michael Roberts '80 & Mrs. Mary Burns Roberts
Mr. Richard Young Roberts '73 & Mrs. Peggy Frew Roberts '74
Mr. Jeffery Ryan Robinett '01 & Mrs. Ashley Nunn Robinett '01
Mr. Ray Albert Robinson '55* & Mrs. Jimmie A. Robinson
Mr. Kenneth William Robuck '81 & Mrs. Cathy Monroe Robuck '81
Mr. Joseph G. Rogers '96 & Mrs. Lauryn Louise Rogers '98
Mr. A.J. Ronyak & Mrs. Patricia Ronyak
Mrs. Gloria Rowell & Mr. William J. Rowell '69*
Mrs. Karen Harris Rowell '79 & Mr. William W. Rowell '78*
Mr. Michael Arthur Rowland '81 & Mrs. Stacy Neuwien Rowland '82
Mrs. Margaret Roy & Mr. James S. Roy '57*
Ms. Charlotte Howell Rutherford '77
Mr. Matthew Ryan & Mrs. Linda Patterson Ryan '82
Mrs. Barbara N. Sadler '69* & Mr. John Michael Sadler '70
Mr. Joseph A. Saiia '69 & Mrs. Mary Graves Saiia '69
Mr. Richard Frank Salanitri '85 & Mrs. Carolyn Parmer Salanitri '85
Mr. William A. Samuel '75 & Mrs. Laura J. Samuel
Ms. Regenia Rena Sanders '95
Mr. Charles Philip Saunders '74
Mr. Walter Albert Saunders '64
Dr. Robert A. Savoie & Mrs. Lori Savoie
Mr. Robert Warren Saxon '86 & Mrs. Jo Angela Freeman Saxon '72
Mr. C. David Scarborough '65 & Mrs. Murriel W. Scarborough '65
Mr. Gary Lee Schatz '78 & Mrs. Susan Nelson Schatz '79
Mr. Thomas Milton Schell '82 & Mrs. Lyna Beech Schell
Mr. Philip M. Schockling '91 & Mrs. Jami L. Schockling
Col. (Ret) Robert W. Schorr '61 & Mrs. Alice M. Schorr
Dr. Richard T. Scott Jr. & Mrs. Blair M. Scott
Mr. Thomas J. Scott Jr. & Mrs. Betsy S. Scott*
Mr. Donald Reuben Searcy '84 & Mrs. Alice Johnson Searcy '85
Mr. L. Dupuy Sears
Ms. Carol Richelle Sellers '01
Mr. Thomas B. Sellers '48* & Mrs. LaNeil Sellers
Mr. Thomas D. Senkbeil '71 & Mrs. Karen Senkbeil
Mr. Charles Robert Sewell '86 & Mrs. Wanda T. Sewell
Mr. E. Todd Sharley Jr. '65 & Mrs. Tempie Bagwell Sharley '63
Mr. Charles Allen Shaw '86 & Mrs. Kimberly Popham Shaw
Dr. Mark Dewey Shelley II '93 & Mrs. Elizabeth V. Shelley
Mr. Donald Shepherd '67 & Mrs. Gail Merkl Shepherd '67
Dr. Charles Herbert Shivers '75 & Mrs. Alisa Walker Shivers '75
Mr. William Dean Shultz '95 & Mrs. Joy R. Shultz
Mr. John M. Sikes '60 & Mrs. Sandra Sikes
Dr. R. E. Simpson '58 & Mrs. Peggy Fanning Simpson
Mrs. Margaret Sizemore
CAPT William E. Skinner '71 & Mrs. Barbara Jean Skinner
Ms. Janine M. Slick
Mr. Anthony Kenyatta Smith '01
Mr. Barrett B. Smith '68 & Ms. Emily J. Adkins
Mrs. Brenda Jenkins Smith '95 & Mr. B. Travis Smith
Mr. Brett Keith Smith '86 & Mrs. Lisa Hunter Smith '89
Mr. David Floyde Smith '84 & Mrs. Doris Irwin Smith '83
Mr. Douglas W. Smith '12 & Mrs. Jill Smith
Mr. Gerald W. Smith '61 & Mrs. Joyce Carr Smith '61
Mr. Jerard Taggart Smith '97 & Mrs. Cindy Smith
Mr. Kenneth Abner Smith '81 & Mrs. Lyn Smith
Mr. Kenneth Lemoyne Smith Jr. '78
Mr. Randy Leon Smith '76 & Mrs. Patricia Smith
Mr. Stephen Linwood Smith '75 & Mrs. Judith R. Smith '74
Mr. Stephen Craig Smith '86 & Mrs. Jody A. Smith '88
Mr. Timothy Scot Smith '91 & Mrs. Sheila Ransone Smith '91
Mr. William James Smith '67 & Mrs. Susan C. Smith '70
Mr. Zeke Walter L. Smith '82 & Mrs. Darlene P. Smith
Mr. John Albert Smyth Jr. '70 & Mrs. Melanie Whatley Smyth '70
Mr. Brian Charles Sneed '98 & Mrs. Jenny Sneed
Mr. Danny Gerald Snow '62 & Mrs. Sharon M. Snow
Mr. Roger L. Sollie '74 & Mrs. Kathy H. Sollie
Mr. Steven Edward Speaks '87 & Mrs. Julie Pace Speaks '87
Mr. Mark A. Spencer '00
Dr. Samia I. Spencer & Dr. William A. Spencer*
Mr. Paul Joseph Spina Jr. '63 & Mrs. Bena Ann Spina
Mr. Reggie Allen Spivey '87 & Mrs. Sherri L. Spivey
Mr. Michael George Spoor '89 & Mrs. Kimberly Berry Spoor '89
Mrs. Gail Bailey Spurgeon '70 & Mr. Waylon Lee Spurgeon '70*
Mr. Kevin Arthur Stacker '99
Mr. James Lewis Starr '71 & Mrs. Catherine Ballard Starr
Mr. Eugene Grant Steele '80 & Mrs. Jacqueline Guthrie Steele '78
Mr. Rodney Chapman Steffens '73
Mr. David Charles Stejskal '00 & Mrs. Mindy Allen Stejskal '01
Mr. James Joseph Stevenson Jr. '71 & Mrs. Janet Stevenson
Mr. James H. Stewart Jr. '60 & Mrs. Zula Stewart*
Mr. John Monro Stickney '64 & Mrs. Priscilla Stickney
Mr. Michael Sargent Stokes '02
Mr. Scott Berry Stokes & Mrs. Barbara JoAnne Stokes
Dr. Linda J. Stone '79 & Mr. Jeffrey Ira Stone '79
Mrs. Susan Nolen Story '81 & Dr. Joseph Story
Mr. William Perry Stowe '71
Mrs. Charles L. Strickland & Mr. Charles L. Strickland '68*
Mrs. Jane Platt Stringfellow & Mr. Charles C. Stringfellow '50*
Mr. Thomas D. Stringfellow '65 & Mrs. Marianne M. Stringfellow '65
Ms. Megan K. Stroud '04
Mr. Jon Stryker
Ms. Pat Stryker
Mr. John William Sublett Jr. '79
Mr. Kent Sullivan '73
Ms. Betty Moore Summerlin
Mr. George Harold Talley II '91 & Mrs. Lisa Hooper Talley
Mrs. Barbara Lynn Taylor '88 & Mr. Randy Dwayne Mathis '87*
Mrs. Charlene Moy Taylor '85 & Mr. Robert Taylor
Mr. Robertson Winn Taylor '85 & Mrs. Joyce Taylor
Dr. Sherry Pittman Taylor
Dr. Steven E. Taylor & Mrs. Martha M. Taylor
Mr. Jordon W. Tench '10 & Mrs. Meghan O’Dwyer Tench '08
Dr. Mrinal Thakur
Mr. Jerry Franklin Thomas '63 & Mrs. Elizabeth R. Thomas
Mr. K-Rob Thomas '01 & Mrs. Marcia Leatha Thomas '01
Dr. Jason Bryon Thompson '93 & Mrs. Tamara Owen Thompson '97
Mr. David Lloyd Thrasher '84 & Mrs. Maggie Roberts Thrasher '83
Dr. Brian Scott Thurow & Mrs. Jennifer Gibson Thurow
Mr. Scott Brian Tidwell '81 & Mrs. Virginia Pugh Tidwell '82
Mr. Anthony Joseph Topazi '73* & Mrs. Patricia Colley Topazi '73
Ms. Karen Louise Trapane '82
*deceased
Mr. J. Frank Travis '59 & Mrs. Sharon M. Rizikow Travis
Mr. Thomas Lanier Traylor '10 & Mrs. Emily Wood Traylor '10
Mr. Daniel Andrew Traynor '78 & Mrs. Mical A. Traynor '80
Mr. Darryl Keith Trousdale '87 & Mrs. Susan D. Trousdale '92
Mrs. Casey Robinson Troutman ‘00 & Mr. Terry DeWayne Troutman ‘93
Mr. Bolton W. Tucker '08 & Mrs. Lindsay Ille Tucker '09
Dr. Michael Larry Tuggle Sr. '57* & Mrs. Dede D. Tuggle
Mr. Hugh Ed Turner '61
Mr. John W. Turrentine '69 & Mrs. Jane Hall Turrentine '68 '69
Mr. George Egbert Uthlaut '54 & Mrs. Dorothy S. Uthlaut '54*
Mr. Jeffrey Norman Vahle '85 & Mrs. Harriet Woodbery Vahle '84
Mr. William Gray Vallely '92 & Mrs. Chantelle Vallely
Mr. William David Van Tassel '95
Mr. Mark David Vanstrum '79
Mr. Michael J. Varagona '78 & Mrs. Janet W. Varagona '78
Mr. Gary William Vaughan '01 & Mrs. Summer E. Vaughan '01
Dr. Robert L. Vecellio & Mrs. Pauline Vecellio*
Mrs. Lindsey Sadler Vicente '03 & Mr. Karlo Vicente
Mr. John Edward Vick '62 & Mrs. Faye Vick
Mr. William Carl Voigt III '87 & Mrs. Sandra Ryan Voigt
Mr. Walter Karl Vollberg '73
Col. (Ret) Thomas Von Eschenbach '91 & Mrs. Melissa Denise Von
Eschenbach '93
Col. James S. Voss '72 & Dr. Suzan Curry Voss '71
Mr. Ira C. Waddey Jr. '65 & Mrs. Ann M. Waddey
Mr. James D. Wadsworth '72 & Mrs. Deborah Wadsworth
Mr. Casey Haynes Waid '96
Mr. Joe W. Waid Jr. '70 & Mrs. Ann Haynes Waid '85
Mr. Sherrod J. Waites '65 & Mrs. Sandra Waites
Mr. Mitchell Waldman & Mrs. Debbie Waldman
Mrs. Myrna McGuire Walker & Dr. William Fred Walker*
Mr. Roland E. Walker Jr. '66 & Mrs. Peggy Skilling Walker '64*
Mr. John Thomas Walter Jr. '55 & Mrs. Jean Hall Walter '57
Mr. William E. Warnock Jr. '74 & Mrs. Rebecca C. Warnock
Mr. Conner Warren '67 & Mrs. Dorothy Warren '69
Mr. Marvin Key Warren III '98 & Dr. Lisa Ann Bradshaw Warren '01
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Mr. Robert Morgan Waters '71 & Mrs. Linda Barnes Waters '70
Mr. John Holman Watson '60 & Mrs. Gail Pearson Watson
Mr. Joseph D. Weatherford '71 & Mrs. Kathy Weatherford
Mrs. Katherine Weathers & Dr. Glenn D. Weathers '65*
Mr. Russell L. Weaver '62
Mr. Erich Jarvis Weishaupt '97
Mr. Robert W. Wellbaum III '93 & Mrs. Christine J. Wellbaum '93
Mr. James Wade Wesson '73
Mr. Gary L. West '74 & Mrs. Kathy Ashcraft West '76
Mr. Leroy L. Wetzel '59* & Mrs. Nell S. Wetzel
Mr. Lawrence Whatley Jr. '85 & Mrs. Ywonna H. Whatley '85
Mr. Stuart Warren Whatley Jr. '84 & Mrs. Catherine C. Whatley '85
Mr. William H. Whitaker Jr. '55* & Mrs. Margaret R. Whitaker
Mr. David Oliver Whitman '82 & Mrs. Susan F. Whitman
Mr. Russel Whitt Wilborn '91 & Mrs. Keeta Wilborn
Lt. Col. Ralph C. Wilkinson '57 & Mrs. Rosalie A. Wilkinson
Mr. Edward F. Williams III '56* & Mrs. Sue Williams
Mr. Trent Edward Williams '03 & Mr. Lui Rogliano
Mr. George Edmond Williamson II '67 & Mrs. Carol F. Williamson
Mr. Clyde E. Wills Jr. '68 & Mrs. Sue H. Wills
Mr. Brock McLaren Wilson '09 & Mrs. Laura DeMaioribus Wilson '09
Mr. Charles A. Wilson '96 & Mrs. Elizabeth Boles Wilson '97
Mr. Donald G. Wilson '58* & Mrs. Patti Wilson
Mr. Peter A. Wilson & Mrs. Lisa H. Wilson
Dr. James Murphy Winford Jr. '91 & Mrs. Laura H. Winford
Mr. Walter Stanley Woltosz '69 & Mrs. Virginia Woltosz
Mr. William B. M. Womack '75 & Mrs. Ellen Womack
Mr. Norman E. Wood '72 & Mrs. Victoria Barney Wood
Lt. Col. R. Edward Yeilding '72
Mr. Terrell Higdon Yon III '83 & Mrs. Carmen Yon
Mr. Duane Dale York '76 & Mrs. Happy Smith York '78
Dr. Gretchen Michele Yost '87 & Dr. Norman Doggett
Mr. Brandon Devaghn Young '10 & Mrs. Amber Nicole Young '11
Mr. Philip S. Zettler '61 & Mrs. Betty Zettler
Mrs. Emily Johnson Zieman '02
*deceased
Our many corporate sponsors support every area of the college from scholarships to professorships to facilities. We are grateful for the ongoing investment of these industry leaders through their support of $10,000 or more annually.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Alabama Concrete Industries Association
Alabama Power Company
AM/NS Calvert
AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council
Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
Chapman Foundation
Chevron
Clearwater Paper
Closets by Design Of The First Coast Comer Foundation
Denso North America Foundation
Drummond Company Inc.
ECS Foundation
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Figg
Fite Building Company Inc.
Florida Power & Light Company
FM Global
Gachon University, Energy Materials Lab
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Google Inc.
GP Cellulose LLC
Graphic Packaging
GSH of Alabama LLC
Henry Farm Center Inc.
HL Mando America Corporation
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC
International Paper
Intradiem
Johnson Controls
Keimyung University
Launch Incentives Inc.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marmon Group
National Asphalt Pavement Association
New Indy - Catawba
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NTA Inc.
Open Compute Project Foundation
OXY
Packaging Corporation Of America
Regions Bank
Safran Optics 1 Inc.
Silicon Creations LLC
Silicon Integration Initiative
Southern Nuclear Operating Company
Southern Power Company
Southwire Company
Terracon Foundation
Texas Instruments
The Boeing Company
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
The J.J. Thomley Legacy Endowment Plan
Vulcan Materials Co. Foundation
WestRock
Woodruff Foundation (J.W. & Ethel I.)
ANNUAL FUNDS
Many Auburn Engineering donors choose to make annual gifts each year in support of students, faculty and ongoing college operations. These funds take the shape of scholarships, fellowships, departmental support and Funds for Excellence. Unlike endowments, these funds are given each year and are not maintained by principal or earnings. We would like to recognize those new annual funds from 2024.
100+ Women Strong Resilience Annual Scholarship
Dr. David F. Dyer Annual Scholarship
Heart of Gold - In Loving Memory of Ms. Ara Reese Annual Scholarship
High Impact Student Experience Annual Fund for Excellence
ENDOWED FUNDS
HL Mando America Corporation Annual Fellowship
James A. Brown, Sr. and Family Memorial Annual Scholarship
James P. Raymond Jr. Foundation Annual Scholarship
Sharon L. Cardash Annual Fellowship
Endowments are gifts that provide Auburn Engineering perpetual income and are essential for the long-term security and growth of the college. The Auburn University Foundation invests the principal of the endowed fund and the allocated income is used to support programs and initiatives designated by the donor. The following were established in 2024.
100+ Women Strong Endowed Fund for Excellence
Al and Stacy Amerson/Texas AirSystems Endowed Scholarship
Andrew E. von Eschenbach Endowed Scholarship
Benjamin O. Beasley Endowed Fellowship
Bob Schaffeld Endowed Scholarship
Brian Kenyon Memorial Cybersecurity Endowed Scholarship
Fasina Family Endowed Scholarship for Student Parents in Biosystems Engineering
Frank W. Milford Endowed Scholarship
H. Wendell and Celia C. Ellis Endowed Fellowships
Hamilton Family Endowed Scholarship
Harold and Elizabeth Hamilton Endowed Scholarship
Henson Family Endowed Scholarship
Jeffery S. Hills Term-Endowed Scholarship
Jeffrey Harris Endowed Scholarship
Jeffrey Ira Stone Endowed Professorship
JP and Pam Martin Civil Engineering Endowed Scholarship
PLANNED GIFTS
Kathryn “Lee” Johnson Endowed Fund for Excellence
Ken and Mary Jane Kelley Endowed Scholarship
Kent Sullivan Endowed Scholarship
Kevin and Marie Gammill Endowed Scholarship
Lamar and Susan Gray Endowed Scholarship
Lauren E. Levenhagen Endowed Scholarship
Marcus F. Conner Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Arnold Endowed Scholarship
Mark and Andrea Ogles Endowed Fund for Excellence
Mark J. and Julia C. Wood Endowed Scholarship
Mildred E. Kuester Endowed Scholarship
Morgan Welsh Endowed Scholarship
NAPA Road Scholars Endowed Fellowship
Peters Family Dean’s Endowed Graduate Fellowship
Peters Family Endowed Soaring Eagle Scholarship
Rasmussen Family Endowed Scholarship
Robert A. Arnold Endowed Scholarship
Robyn L. Redifer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Roland E. Walker, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Samuel and Morgan Fordham Endowed Scholarship
Schockling Family Endowed Scholarship
Sherrod and Sandy Waites Endowed Scholarship
Terracon Consultants, Inc. Endowed Graduate Award
The Pay it Forward Endowed Scholarship
W. Chuanhui Endowed Scholarship
Wayne and Jane Lewis Endowed Scholarship
William Donald Whetstone (Class of 1959) Presidential Endowed Scholarship
William Perry Stowe Family Endowed Scholarship
Planned gifts are pledged today to benefit the college in the future. These gifts include bequests, life income plans, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of life insurance. Planned gifts enable donors to manage their investments while leaving a lasting legacy for Auburn Engineering. The following donors established planned gifts in 2024.
Mr. Peter Willem Baljet '91 & Mrs. Joy Moorman Baljet
Mrs. Ragan White Crowell '98 & Mr. Daniel Crowell
Mrs. Antoria Arnold Guerrier '00 & Mr. Jean Ronald Guerrier
Mr. William Simon Keller '70 & Mrs. Georgiana K. Keller
Mr. Mark Eric Ogles '89 & Mrs. Andrea Ogles
Mr. Kevin Andrew Partridge '87 & Mrs. Faye L. Partridge
Mr. John Anthony Patton Sr. '85 & Mrs. Becky Patton
Mr. Marcus Paul Peters '01
Dr. Raymond Lee Powell '90 & Mrs. Cindy Powell
Mr. Walter Albert Saunders '64
Mr. Thomas D. Stringfellow '65 & Mrs. Marianne M. Stringfellow '65
