Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering

Another successful E-Day in the books! A huge thank you to our incredible student volunteers, faculty, and staff for making this event such a success! Your passion and dedication helped inspire the next generation of engineers. #Auburn #Engineering #EDay #ISE

ISE senior Madison Dutton was recently featured on the College of Engineering's #GINNing Podcast, where she shared her passion for communication, logistics, and tackling the world's greatest challenges. Madison wears many hats at Auburn Engineering—she’s a Cupola Engineering Ambassador, president of the Society of Women Engineers, and now, she’s gearing up for an exciting future! After graduation this May, she’ll be joining Schneider Electric in their Engineering Sales Development Program. Listen to her story and get inspired! #Auburn #Engineering #ISE #StudentSuccess

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We are thrilled to share that Alice Smith, the ISE Joe W. Forehand Jr. distinguished professor, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as part of the Class of 2025! This prestigious honor, awarded by peers, is one of the highest distinctions in the engineering profession. Smith is recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to computational intelligence in modeling and optimization of complex systems—a testament to her decades of innovative research and dedication to engineering excellence. She is the first full-time engineering faculty member at Auburn University to be inducted into the NAE, marking a historic moment for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the entire Auburn Family. ?????? In reflecting on this achievement, Smith shared: "Auburn has provided a stable, supportive place where my talents and interests can intermingle and flourish. To me, it is all about stretching boundaries, developing knowledge, and sharing outcomes for the betterment of our world—one student, one project, and one article at a time." Notable voices in industry and academia, including Apple CEO Tim Cook (’82 IE), NAE Fellow Fred Glover, Auburn President Christopher B. Roberts, and Engineering Dean Mario Richard Eden, have praised Smith’s career, influence, and pioneering research. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Smith on this well-deserved honor! #Auburn #Engineering #ISE

ISE Undergraduate Student Highlight: Quin Ferrell For Richmond, Virginia, native Quin Ferrell, choosing Auburn was an easy decision. From glowing recommendations to his own campus visit, he quickly fell in love with Auburn’s welcoming atmosphere, beautiful campus, and top-tier engineering program. Originally a civil engineering major, Ferrell discovered his true passion in industrial and systems engineering (ISE) after learning about its versatility. “Industrial engineers take something and simply make it better,” he said. “That’s something I’ve always enjoyed doing.” With ISE’s strong job market and problem-solving focus, Ferrell knew it was the right fit for his future. Beyond the classroom, Ferrell is gaining valuable hands-on experience as an undergraduate research assistant in the ISE department. His work involves using 3D printing technology to test various parameters and filaments, optimizing settings to reduce time, energy and material waste — all while maintaining quality. “I’ve loved what we’ve been doing so far and have learned a whole lot about data analytics,” he said. Ferrell is also an active member of Sigma Nu, and in his free time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and fishing. This summer, he’ll take his ISE knowledge into the field with an internship at Michelin, gaining first-hand experience in manufacturing. As he moves deeper into his major-specific courses, Ferrell is more excited than ever about the opportunities ahead. “I am a naturally curious person, and ISE’s faculty and staff have done an outstanding job answering my every question," he said. "I wouldn’t trade my experience here for anything.” #Auburn #Engineering #ISE #StudentSuccess

Congratulations to ISE undergrads Vincent Visser and Jadon Li for advancing to the Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition semifinals on Feb. 28! ??Six finalists will then go on to compete on March 28 for a share of $100,000 in startup capital and a $5,000 technical innovation award sponsored by the?Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management. ?? Visser (sophomore) created Polar Docks, a system using liquid cooling misters for docks. ?? Li (junior) co-founded Student Task, a platform connecting community members with college students for services like lawn care, babysitting, and more. Best of luck in the next round! Read more about these exciting business ideas below! #Auburn #Engineering #ISE #ProductInnovation

We’re thrilled to share that Assistant Research Professor Allison Ledford and recent ISE doctoral graduate Ana Wooley have been featured in Smart Manufacturing magazine, a publication of SME! The article, Women Advancing Manufacturing, highlights their impactful contributions to the field and their efforts to drive innovation in smart manufacturing. Join us in celebrating these outstanding women in engineering! Read the full article below! #Auburn #Engineering #ISE #AdvancedManufacturing

Our seniors close out their last semester by working with a company to solve a real-world problem. Best of luck to this talented team as they put their industrial engineering skills to work! #Auburn #Engineering #ISE #SeniorDesign

Two of our faculty members, John Evans and Tom Devall, along with ISE alumna Ashley Yarbrough, recently attended the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium in Hawaii to present research and to share their expertise. Pictured from left to right: Tom Devall, John Evans, Pradeep Lall, Director of Auburn University’s Electronics Packaging Research Institute, and David Raby, President/CEO of STI Electronics Inc. and proud Auburn Engineering graduate. A special thank you to Dave Raby for his recent generous scholarship donation to our department! His support is helping the next generation of engineers succeed. ???? #WarEagle #ISE #Auburn #Engineers #PanPac

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