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#GINNing Podcast
The best podcast in higher education, brought to you by Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Hosted by Austin Phillips and Jeremy Henderson.
Episodes
#GINNing PodcastThe Astronaut
Col. Jim Voss graduated from Auburn in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, but he knew his less than 20/20 eyesight was for sure going to…
#GINNing PodcastThe Waibel Way
Ellie Waibel, a junior in industrial and systems engineering, traded Ohio winters for Auburn sunshine and hasn’t looked back. She chose Auburn for its…
#GINNing PodcastThe Falconer
Some students come to Auburn for athletic experiences and some come for engineering. But for mechanical engineering senior David Phillips, it turned out to be…
#GINNing PodcastMarino Made
Whether she’s borrowing her mom’s vintage Auburn swag or studying abroad, Salena Marino, a senior in civil and environmental engineering, knows a thing or two…
#GINNing PodcastAll Systems Green
Megan Green, a senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering, knows a thing or two about keeping systems running smoothly and staying plenty busy herself. As a…
#GINNing PodcastThe President
Morgan Wootton is the president… of the Engineering Student Council. She’s also a senior in chemical engineering — minoring in business — is the recipient of…
#GINNing PodcastFamily Tradition
Hudson Hager’s Auburn roots run deep. His great-grandfather graduated from the university in the 1950s and his parents met on campus and are both proud alumni…
#GINNing PodcastKamshaft
Kam Yousuf is proof that engineering and speed make a pretty good team. The sophomore in electrical and computer engineering is the president of Auburn's…
#GINNing PodcastGrayson Green
PJ Green, a senior in industrial and systems engineering, is an employer’s dream. The Grayson, Georgia, native already has as much experience as a graduate one…
#GINNing PodcastWhitt's the big deal?
Mallory Whitt, a senior in computer science, is passionate about using technology to make an impact beyond the classroom. She is the founder of Auburn Digital…
#GINNing PodcastRocket Woman
From the Steel City to Cloud 9, Jordan Geidel is flying high into her senior year at Auburn University. This Aerospace Engineer is falling deeper in love with…
#GINNing PodcastHaley Centered
Straight from the City of Brotherly Love, this mechanical engineering student fell in love with Auburn the first time she stepped on campus. During her…
#GINNing PodcastKathryn Baker the Good Grade Maker
Former Auburn football player Robert Baker was known as The Touchdown Maker. Well, in Auburn Engineering, Kathryn Baker is known as the Good Grade Maker. In…
#GINNing PodcastClifford the Big Grad Marshal
You’re probably heard of Clifford the Big Red Dog, but, today, get ready for Emory Clifford, the Big Grad Marshall. Clifford, who will graduate Saturday with a…
#GINNing PodcastWonder Woman Wade Welch
Have you ever been to one of our alumni events and wondered “How did the college pull off an amazing event like this”? The answer: Wade Welch. Welch, who…
#GINNing PodcastMagneto Majumdar
How many MRI’s have you had this year? Well, Joshita Majumdar, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, she’s had 107… and counting. No…
#GINNing PodcastThe Breadwinner
Joseph Rusk is the breadwinner. The rising senior in electrical and computer engineering has won more than $80,000 for his start-up, The BreadBoard Company…
#GINNing PodcastHoney, have you Heard?
There’s a buzz around town about Dylan Heard, a rising senior in mechanical engineering. Heard has spent many hours of his time as an undergraduate student…
#GINNing PodcastNew Chair in Town
Mark Schall is a man of many hats. He’s served as associate chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, as the Daniel F. and Josephine…
#GINNing PodcastThe Maine Teacher
Lynnae Stypulkowski was born to be an engineer. She was also born to teach. The lecturer in civil and environmental engineering is passionate about…
#GINNing PodcastThe Mississippi Drifter
It’s been a busy month for Missie Smith, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering. First, she was named as one of Business Alabama’s Women in…
#GINNing Podcast5 Degrees of Preparation
Looking to further your engineering education or acquire new skills through professional development? Alicia Harkless has you covered. The director of Auburn…
#GINNing PodcastIndia the Incredible
When you were a student, did you make the dean’s list every semester? Didn’t think so. But you know who did? India Warren did. In addition, this week’s guest…
#GINNing PodcastOrange Beach and Navy
Last week, we heard from Roland Walker of the famed Walkers of Orange Beach. This week, hear the other side of the story, as brother Bill sets the record…
#GINNing PodcastThe Sea Rebel
This is a tale of two brothers — Roland and Bill Walker — and this is the legacy of the Walker family of Orange Beach who traveled from the charter industry at…
#GINNing PodcastThe Holy Grail of Catalysis
Move over Dmitri Mendeleev and make room for Konstantin Klyukin, an assistant professor or materials and mechanical engineering. While the new Russian research…
#GINNing PodcastFrom NCAME to SpaceX
SpaceX loves Auburn Engineering graduates. SpaceX needs more Auburn Engineering graduates. Enter Nick Raciti. The honors mechanical engineering graduate will…
#GINNing PodcastFormula for SpaceX
While it may be appropriate for Matt Cobb to drive or fly across the stage this weekend, the senior in mechanical engineering will walk to get his diploma in…
#GINNing PodcastThe Jeremy Henderson Experience
Jeremy Henderson, a communications and marketing specialist in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering who served as the cohost of this #GINNing podcast, was…
#GINNing PodcastSpecial Student Mulder
By the time you finish listening to the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education, it's entirely possible that 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, 2025…
#GINNing PodcastWar Pham Eagle
Sure, these intros have known to feature a pun or two. But Diane Pham may deserve a little more. All in the Pham? Auburn Phamily? Those are cute and all, but…
#GINNing PodcastModel Student
If you can find an aspiring model-based systems engineer who believes in Auburn more than ISE junior Andrew Dillard, we'll close up shop. Until then, enjoy the…
#GINNing PodcastThe Riley Factor
I tell you what, Georgia — after you hear about awesome Peach State product Riley Chichester is, you're really going to regret making this civil engineering…
#GINNing PodcastThe Reliability of Cheney Curls
Let's just say that when it comes to reliability problem-solving and data analysis — and extracurricular leadership — this mechanical engineering senior curls…
#GINNing PodcastStick We Did
Mechanical engineering honors senior Dalton Robinson sat down with the #GINNing gang to discuss his Auburn journey, the amazing Montgomery Advanced…
#GINNing PodcastThe Jude Abides
Hey Jude, yes it looks bad. Take a sad space and make it better. Remember: "STEAM" includes a letter for "Art." Then you can start to make it better. Learn…
#GINNing PodcastMatthew the Maker
It might be just as large without him leading the charge. But the contagiously collaborative culture animating the largest student-run makerspace in the…
#GINNing PodcastAll Systems Go
The latest episode of the best podcast in higher education features the newest assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering…
#GINNing PodcastHailing Haley
From solid fuel rockets to medical sockets, mechanical engineering GTA Haley Duncan Evans is designing her future one interdisciplinary project at a time.
#GINNing PodcastNelms' Realms
Sturdy as elms — that's Mark Nelms. With him at the helm, we've entered new realms. Listen to our interview with the Godbold Professor and chair of the…
#GINNing PodcastGreat Scot
From excelling at XO Armor to impressing at NCAME, research engineer Scot Carpenter, '20 mechanical, is framing the future — one T at a time.
#GINNing PodcastGaining Gainey
She's zany. She's brainy. She's Elizabeth Gainey. Listen to the mechanical engineering doctoral student detail her decision to pursue precision — lead-free —on…
#GINNing PodcastDon't Change That Dyal
On the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education, chemical engineering senior and methanotrophs maestro Hanna Dyal discusses how leadership…
#GINNing PodcastBet on Rhett
Civil engineering sophomore Rhett Dobbs, the inaugural recipient of the the Wayne and Yvette Phillips Hard Work Annual Scholarship, discusses his Auburn…
#GINNing PodcastSmooth Operator
It's a great day on the #GINNing Podcast and it's our pleasure to serve you the story of Brandon Powell, who put his Auburn chemical engineering degree to use…
#GINNing PodcastFlight Fitness Instructor
Aerospace engineering graduate student Mijan Rahman's research may focus on pilot fatigue. But trust us, the latest episode of the best podcast in higher…
#GINNing PodcastMarshal Law
Connor May will serve as the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering graduation marshal at its fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13. But why not avoid the rush…
#GINNing PodcastFrankly Franco
Aerospace aficionado and electrical engineering junior Catherine Franco was recently named one of Auburn’s first-ever Universities Space Research Association…
#GINNing PodcastFocused
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy ain't the only thing the recipient of the Student of the Year award from the Governor's Committee on Employment of People…
#GINNing PodcastStreaming Service
Minute man aerospace engineering senior Cade May expounds on the implication of his revolutionary application of FlightStream software — and his plans for the…
#GINNing PodcastThe Water Mark
Chemical engineering senior Addison Faggard, fundraising chair for the Auburn chapter of Engineers Without Borders, is making a difference in the world. And…
#GINNing PodcastThe Desk Job
Get to know mechanical engineering junior Tyler Wilks, the Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center's front-desk phenom, on the latest episode of the…
#GINNing PodcastBenz There, Done That
Auburn native, former Tim Cook Scholar and doctoral student Deena Sayegh chose to study industrial and systems engineering because she has a passion for…
#GINNing PodcastFriend of the Park
Auburn engineers are making an impact in their own backyard with a stormwater project to protect and improve water quality at Hickory Dickory Park. And without…
#GINNing PodcastTrading Spaces
Derek Tournear was named as the inaugural director of the Space Development Agency when it was established in March 2019. He was just named inaugural director…
#GINNing PodcastThe Lee Way
She's an honors software engineering student. She's a Cupola Ambassador. She's a Los Alamos intern. A McLeod Software developer. Yep, things sure are adding up…
#GINNing PodcastStand Up and Holland
Mallory Holland, a senior in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is Auburn's new Miss Homecoming. Find out why — and other things — on the…
#GINNing PodcastDrone Zone
On the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education, aerospace doctoral student Harris Putra drones on and on about the subject he knows best.
#GINNing PodcastKyle's Extra Mile
Extra mile? Thy name is Kyle — Margelle Kyle, a Texas-hailing mechanical engineering honors student who's already wedded her passion for biomechanics with the…
#GINNing PodcastPenguin Protection
This week, the #GINNing Gang sits down Iván Nail-Ulloa, a Chile-hailing mechanical engineering postdoctoral fellow (and pal to penguins everywhere) aiming to…