#GINNing Podcast
by Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
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About this 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
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- The Magnificent Magneto · 20 min · Season 8 Episode 390When you heard Auburn University had a 7T MRI scanner, did that pique your interest in being here on campus? Well, it sure did for Gopikrishna Deshpande, the Godbold Professor of…
- The Astronaut · 34 min · Season 8 Episode 389Col. 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 keep him from…
- The Waibel Way · 21 min · Season 8 Episode 388Ellie Waibel, a junior in industrial and systems engineering, traded Ohio winters for Auburn sunshine and hasn’t looked back. She chose Auburn for its beautiful campus, warmer…
- The Falconer · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 387Some students come to Auburn for athletic experiences and some come for engineering. But for mechanical engineering senior David Phillips, it turned out to be both. Hailing from…
- Marino Made · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 386Whether 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 about building…
- All Systems Green · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 385Megan 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 Cupola Student…
- The President · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 384Morgan Wootton is the president… of the Engineering Student Council. She’s also a senior in chemical engineering — minoring in business — is the recipient of the John and…
- Family Tradition · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 383Hudson 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. Throw in a…
- Kamshaft · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 382Kam 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 iRacing Team and an app…
- Grayson Green · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 381PJ 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 year out of…
- Whitt's the big deal? · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 380Mallory 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 Civil Society and…
- Rocket Woman · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 379From 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 Auburn from the…
- Haley Centered · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 378Straight from the City of Brotherly Love, this mechanical engineering student fell in love with Auburn the first time she stepped on campus. During her extensive campus tours…
- Kathryn Baker the Good Grade Maker · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 377Former 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 addition to excelling…
- Clifford the Big Grad Marshal · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 376You’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 bachelor’s degree…
- Wonder Woman Wade Welch · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 375Have 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 serves as the college’s…
- Magneto Majumdar · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 374How 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, Joshita isn’t sick or…
- The Breadwinner · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 373Joseph 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, and he’s not done…
- Honey, have you Heard? · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 372There’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 working with the…
- New Chair in Town · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 371Mark 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 Breeden Professor and as…
- The Maine Teacher · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 370Lynnae Stypulkowski was born to be an engineer. She was also born to teach. The lecturer in civil and environmental engineering is passionate about geotechnical engineering…
- The Mississippi Drifter · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 369It’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 Tech for 2026…
- 5 Degrees of Preparation · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 368Looking to further your engineering education or acquire new skills through professional development? Alicia Harkless has you covered. The director of Auburn Engineering’s Office…
- India the Incredible · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 367When 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 has accomplished a…
- Orange Beach and Navy · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 366Last 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 straight on what Roland…
- The Sea Rebel · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 365This 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 the Gulf Coast to…
- The Holy Grail of Catalysis · 18 min · Season 7 Episode 364Move over Dmitri Mendeleev and make room for Konstantin Klyukin, an assistant professor or materials and mechanical engineering. While the new Russian research machine may be in…
- From NCAME to SpaceX · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 363SpaceX loves Auburn Engineering graduates. SpaceX needs more Auburn Engineering graduates. Enter Nick Raciti. The honors mechanical engineering graduate will take his diploma and…
- Formula for SpaceX · 19 min · Season 7 Episode 362While 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 Auburn Arena before…
- The Jeremy Henderson Experience · 26 min · Season 7 Episode 361Jeremy Henderson, a communications and marketing specialist in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering who served as the cohost of this #GINNing podcast, was born March 19, 1979…
- Special Student Mulder · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 360By 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 Astronaut Scholar…
- War Pham Eagle · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 359Sure, 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 do they do justice…
- Model Student · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 358If 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 latest episode of…
- The Riley Factor · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 357I 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 standout bark. So…
- The Reliability of Cheney Curls · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 356Let's just say that when it comes to reliability problem-solving and data analysis — and extracurricular leadership — this mechanical engineering senior curls a lot of weight.
- Stick We Did · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 355Mechanical engineering honors senior Dalton Robinson sat down with the #GINNing gang to discuss his Auburn journey, the amazing Montgomery Advanced Manufacturing Laboratories and…
- The Jude Abides · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 354Hey 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 about industrial…
- Matthew the Maker · 21 min · Season 7 Episode 353It might be just as large without him leading the charge. But the contagiously collaborative culture animating the largest student-run makerspace in the country definitely…
- All Systems Go · 19 min · Season 7 Episode 352The latest episode of the best podcast in higher education features the newest assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Want to learn how…
- Hailing Haley · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 351From solid fuel rockets to medical sockets, mechanical engineering GTA Haley Duncan Evans is designing her future one interdisciplinary project at a time.
- Nelms' Realms · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 350Sturdy 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 Department of Electrical…
- Great Scot · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 349From excelling at XO Armor to impressing at NCAME, research engineer Scot Carpenter, '20 mechanical, is framing the future — one T at a time.
- Gaining Gainey · 20 min · Season 7 Episode 348She'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 the Plains on the…
- Don't Change That Dyal · 23 min · Season 7 Episode 347On the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education, chemical engineering senior and methanotrophs maestro Hanna Dyal discusses how leadership, undergraduate research…
- Bet on Rhett · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 345Civil engineering sophomore Rhett Dobbs, the inaugural recipient of the the Wayne and Yvette Phillips Hard Work Annual Scholarship, discusses his Auburn Engineering journey —…
- Smooth Operator · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 346It'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 in the most…
- Flight Fitness Instructor · 19 min · Season 7 Episode 344Aerospace engineering graduate student Mijan Rahman's research may focus on pilot fatigue. But trust us, the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education ain't no…
- Marshal Law · 18 min · Season 7 Episode 343Connor 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 and get to know — and…
- Frankly Franco · 19 min · Season 7 Episode 342Aerospace aficionado and electrical engineering junior Catherine Franco was recently named one of Auburn’s first-ever Universities Space Research Association Distinguished…
- Focused · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 341Leber'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 with Disabilities…
