#GINNing Podcast

Hosted by Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

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378

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Aug 2026

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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.

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August 14, 2026Episode 37821 min

Haley 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 extensive campus tours, Haley Wallach quickly discovered that the East Coast is the Least Coast — and then she discovered Auburn. Whether Haley’s giving tours, committed to a plethora of organizations or interning with Brasfield & Gorrie, this rising junior exudes her love for Auburn, and Auburn engineering. Move over Rocky, this Philly native is the next greatest thing to impact the world — and this podcast audience.

August 6, 2026Episode 37720 min

Kathryn 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 addition to excelling inside the classroom, Kathryn has thrived just as much outside the classroom as a member of the Auburn University Marching Band, a participant in a study abroad program and as a co-op student with Brasfield & Gorrie. And now, she can add being a guest on the #GINNing podcast to her résumé.

July 31, 2026Episode 37622 min

Clifford 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 bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, has been chosen to carry the flag for the college during commencement ceremonies. But until then, he’s been chosen as the next guest on the #GINNing podcast.

July 22, 2026Episode 37524 min

Wonder 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 serves as the college’s director of engagement and donor relations, has been stewarding and connecting our alumni for years. While she’s been a main point of contact for those who give their time, talent and treasure to Auburn Engineering, this week we just need you to lend us your ears as we take you into the wide world of Wade Welch.

July 15, 2026Episode 37420 min

Magneto 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, Joshita isn’t sick or injured, she’s just researching the effects of a nightly sleep on a person’s performance the next day by utilizing the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center’s one-of-a-kind 7T MRI scanner. So, no need for ear plugs as you enter this MRI, as Joshita already has you covered.

July 9, 2026Episode 37322 min

The 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, and he’s not done yet. Soon, his product will begin shipping and helping teach people of all ages how to use the electrical engineering circuit board. So, I guess you could say, he’ll be making that bread.

July 1, 2026Episode 37220 min

Honey, 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 working with the Auburn University Bee Center making that honey, and come next year after graduation he’s going to be making that money.

June 25, 2026Episode 37121 min

New 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 Breeden Professor and as director of the Human Systems Integration Center. But come Aug. 1, he’ll have a new title: department chair. So, pull up your chair as we chat with the chair on this episode of the #GINNing podcast.

June 19, 2026Episode 37021 min

The 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 geotechnical engineering, stormwater research and teaching. So, what better place to be than Auburn University?

June 12, 2026Episode 36921 min

The 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 Tech for 2026. Then, she was awarded an NSF CAREER Award for her work in augmented reality. Now, she’s the next guest on the #GINNing Podcast. Just imagine how far her career is going after this…

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