The EUREKA Undergraduate Research Symposium held at the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering on April 10, 2026. (Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering hosted its Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, 2026, bringing together EUREKA fellows, faculty advisors, and research judges for a day dedicated to showcasing the intellectual talent and research achievements of undergraduate students from across the college’s six engineering departments.
The event featured a two-hour poster session in the Building A Atrium, where EUREKA fellows presented their research to faculty and peer reviewers. Following the session, students and mentors gathered for a luncheon, a keynote address by Professor Tristan Driscoll and a formal awards ceremony.
Meet the 2026 Symposium Winners
- Taking first place and a $1,000 award was Diego Halvorssen, an undergraduate fellow in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
- Second place and a $500 award went to Isabella Sofia Rodriguez Casabuenas, an undergraduate fellow in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME).
About EUREKA
The EUREKA (Engineering Undergraduate Research, Exploration, and Knowledge Advancement) fellowship is a paid research program designed for third- and fourth-year engineering students with aspirations of pursuing a Ph.D. degree alongside faculty mentors on cutting-edge projects spanning fields such as aerospace, AI, biomedical engineering, quantum science and more. Research settings include world-class centers such as the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), High Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), and Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center (RIDER).
The program supports high-achieving students in building pathways toward graduate education and research careers. This year’s cohort included twenty-seven fellows from all six of the college’s engineering departments, representing a broad and diverse cross-section of the college’s undergraduate engineering community.
“Undergraduate research is one of the most transformative experiences we can offer our students,” said Yassir AbdelRazig, associate dean of strategic operations and the symposium’s organizer. “EUREKA is designed to make that opportunity accessible, supported and rewarding—for students and for the college’s research mission.”
Read more about the EUREKA fellowship and future research opportunities.
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