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ENGINEER YOUR WORLD Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

AUBURN ENGINEERING AT A GLANCE Student enrollment fall ’12 Undergraduate: 4,157 Graduate: 853 Average high school GPA: 3.86 Average entrance exam scores: 28.5 ACT/1240 SAT Tenure-track faculty: 145 Undergraduate degrees offered: 12 Minors offered: 8

Graduate average starting salary:

$50,000s to $80,000s

Engineering Academic Programs

• Aerospace: Aerospace engineers apply their knowledge of aerodynamics, astrodynamics, propulsion, structures, controls and performance in the design, development, testing and analysis of aerospace vehicles and systems used for national defense, communications, earth observation, space exploration and the transport of people and goods.

• Industrial and Systems: Industrial and systems engineers look at the big picture of what makes organizations work best — the right combination of human and natural resources, technology and equipment, as well as information and finance to design and refine processes that improve quality, safety, profitability and productivity.

• Biosystems: Biosystems engineers combine biology with engineering to meet challenges presented by living organisms and the natural environment to ensure a safe and plentiful supply of food and fiber, clean water, renewable fuel and energy sources, and a safe and healthy environment. (Options: Biosystems, Forest, Ecological)

• Materials: Materials engineers address the science and technology of producing materials, including metals, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors and composites that have properties for expanding capabilities and improving performance in a wide range of applications such as aerospace, transportation, electronics, energy conversion and biomedical systems.

• Chemical: Chemical engineers use chemistry, physics, biology and engineering to improve our quality of life through biotechnology and bio-resource processes, advanced energy resources and systems, molecularly- and chemically-engineered materials, as well as sustainable engineering and green chemistry.

• Mechanical: Mechanical engineers are involved in the conceptualization, design, manufacture, testing, marketing and maintenance of the systems that make our lives easier, including construction, transportation, energy, water, waste and computers.

• Civil: Civil engineers conceive, plan, design, construct, operate and maintain facilities and systems that serve the basic needs of our society, from buildings, bridges and transportation systems to power and water systems, while also protecting the environment.

• Polymer and Fiber: Polymer and fiber engineers use scientific and engineering principles to design, develop, fabricate and evaluate advanced materials that rely on structural polymers and other fibrous structures used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical, construction, electronics, marine, safety and transportation. (Options: Polymer, Fiber)

• Computer Science and Software: Computer scientists and software engineers design, analyze and develop software for the computer systems and networks that drive today’s world, from personal computing and entertainment systems to critical applications such as medical, flight and space systems.

(Options: Computer Science, Software)

• Wireless: Wireless engineers design and build wireless communication systems with embedded radio frequency circuits and network hardware and software for use in consumer products such as cell phones, computers and smart phones, as well as medical, emergency, military and security systems. (Options: Wireless Software, Wireless Hardware)

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• Electrical and Computer Electrical and computer engineers design the complex systems and electronic circuits that power today’s world and improve communications, from wireless systems and computers to energy management systems and national defense. (Options: Electrical, Computer)

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Minors Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing Systems: Prepares students for jobs in the automotive industry

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Business-Engineering-Technology: A curriculum designed to bridge the gap between engineering and business cultures

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Computer Science: Provides students with fundamental programming and theory for further study in the field of computing

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Information Technology: Prepares students for computer-based applications that do not require a rigorous math background

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Materials Science: Provides basic knowledge of the structure, processing and properties of materials, with an emphasis on the solid state sciences that control materials properties

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Materials Engineering: Provides basic knowledge of the structure, processing and properties of materials, with an emphasis on materials performance in engineering applications

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Alabama Power Nuclear Power Generation Systems: Readies students for careers specializing in the support and service of America’s nuclear power generation industry

Cooperative Education (co-op) and Internships

Enrich your resume by obtaining real engineering work experience before graduation.

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Undergraduate Research

Opportunities abound to gain experience in one of our many cutting-edge research facilities. Students are able to conduct undergraduate research while collaboratively working with faculty, graduate students and fellow undergraduates. Students in some departments can also take advantage of the National Science Foundation’s undergraduate research programs.

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Global Initiative

It’s a global economy and Auburn Engineering offers a wide range of opportunities to study, intern and work abroad.

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Engineering Organizations

Student organizations offer a wide variety of fun and educational opportunities, from student chapters of professional groups and honor societies to student competition teams and campus-wide organizations such as band, intramural sports and student government.

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Alabama Power Academic Excellence Program

Tribology and Lubrication Science: Prepares students for careers that require specialized knowledge of friction, wear and lubrication

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Beyond the Classroom Auburn Engineering is committed to providing you with the best student-centered engineering experience in the country. We offer numerous opportunities in and out of the classroom to make you a well-rounded, competitive engineer.

This program works to increase recruitment and enhance retention of minority engineering students at Auburn University.

Academic Tutoring and Advising

Free tutoring services are offered to all engineering students through the Office of Engineering Student Services. One-onone, small group and online tutoring options are available.

Upon acceptance into the College of Engineering, you will be assigned an advisor who will guide and support you through your engineering curriculum. You are required to meet with your advisor before you register for classes.

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Financing Your Education

Explore Auburn Engineering

We offer many resources to ensure your success at Auburn, including student engagement, mentoring, tutoring, career development and more. But, we also know that college is expensive. That’s why we strive to provide students with a variety of creative ways to finance their education, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities.

We invite you to visit with us in our engineering facilities, including the new Shelby Center for Engineering Technology, and get a glimpse of our students and faculty in action.

General Engineering Scholarships: General engineering scholarships require no application. Your admissions application to Auburn University automatically puts you into a pool for scholarship eligibility for university and college scholarships, as well as some departmental scholarships. However, there are certain departmental scholarships that require individual applications.

Join us for E-Day

One of the most exciting times to visit Auburn Engineering is on E-Day, engineering student recruitment day. You can view departmental displays, talk with representatives from each engineering department, take tours of our facilities and gain an inside look at life on the Auburn campus. E-Day is always the last Friday in February — mark your calendar.

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Sign up for Engineering Summer Camps

Departmental Engineering Scholarships:

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To be eligible for departmental scholarships, a student must declare a major on his or her admissions application. These scholarships are restricted to major. Change in major results in loss of these scholarships.

Priority deadline for departmental scholarships is January 15. Some departments require a separate application.

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Hands-on, week-long residential summer camps designed to expose 8th-12th grade students to the world of engineering.

Participate in Engineering Tours and Information Sessions

We offer engineering tours and information sessions throughout the year, with the exception of holidays and weekends. The best time to schedule your visit is during the academic calendar year when you can interact with our students.

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Jessica Dewberry Recruiter Office of Engineering Student Services 1210 Shelby Center Auburn, Alabama 36849 334.844.4310 ess@eng.auburn.edu eng.auburn.edu/ess eng.auburn.edu