The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering had their second annual Graduate Engineering Research Showcase on Oct. 24.
The event took place at Shelby Center's Kingsley Courtyard from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The college's Council of Engineering Graduate Students welcomed all students and faculty to join and learn about the diverse research the graduate students have been leading.
Jennifer Duggan, senior graduate student with a PHD in chemical engineering, served as one of the Council of Engineering Graduate Student members who worked very hard to promote the event.
"We've been working all week on this," Duggan said. "Meeting after hours and everything, trying to make it all come together."
Christopher Roberts, dean of engineering, gave a speech to kickoff the showcase.
Afterward, guests were able to walk around and visit with the graduate students competing.
There were 150 graduate students scattered on the lawn, presenting their research posters to their peers and the 50 judges, in hopes of winning a prize.
One thousand dollars was given to the first winner.
Over $5,000 was distributed and rewarded to the second and third place winners, the five honorable mentions, and the 10 departmental winners.
Julie Scott, senior in polymer and fiber engineering, was encouraged by her professor to attend in order to get a better feel for all of the majors that Auburn's College of Engineering offer.
"They have all the majors right next to each other so you can see how they all relate and differ from each other," Scott said.
Other students, such as Kit Valone, senior in the college of engineering, came out to support and expressed positive feedback about the event as well.
"It shows undergraduates that are attending what they could possibly do if they wanted to attend graduate school here. It's a good way to show everything," Valone said.
The event captured the achievements of the graduate students who participated in the competition and promoted engineering scholarships.
Olivia Cook, senior in polymer and fiber engineering, plans on coming back for next year's showcase.
"I think it is a good tool to show what everyone is doing and how we can further research and keep going deeper," Cook said.
Senior graduates who participated in the competition want to continue their involvement with Auburn's College of Engineering.
"I do plan to be extremely involved as alumni because I think that is so important and one of the greatest things you can do at Auburn is to give back," Duggan said. "I feel there's great potential with the College of Engineering and I can't wait to give back to it."
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