FAMU-FSU’s Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter won the Momentum Award at the organization’s 2025 annual conference. (Courtesy FAMU-FSU ITE)
FAMU-FSU’s Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter earned both District and International recognition at the 2025 ITE Annual Meeting in Orlando, competing against 150 chapters worldwide for this prestigious honor.
Student Chapter Earns Global Recognition for Transportation Innovation
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student chapter has achieved international recognition by winning the Chapter Momentum Award at the organization’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando this past August. The award recognizes exceptional growth and innovation in transportation engineering education.
Created in 2020 to combat declining student involvement in collegiate organizations, the Chapter Momentum Award celebrates student chapters demonstrating the greatest improvement through specific activities and initiatives. FAMU-FSU’s chapter competed against 150 international student chapters, earning recognition at both the District and International levels.
Transportation Engineering Innovation Drives Success
The award recognizes the chapter’s implementation of impactful transportation engineering initiatives throughout the academic year. Their seven-part “Transit Talks” series brought industry experts to campus to discuss emerging vehicle positioning technologies and smart transportation systems.
According to chapter leadership, the international recognition represents “a true honor for our chapter to be recognized internationally for our impact, growth and commitment to advancing transportation.”
Building Industry Connections Through Competition and Collaboration
The chapter strengthened ties with transportation professionals through strategic partnerships and competitive excellence. They toured the Florida Department of Transportation’s Traffic Engineering Research Lab and represented FAMU-FSU at national conferences including the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and INFORMS.
Their collaborative approach extended to competition, where they earned second place in the Collegiate Traffic Bowl during February’s Student Leadership Summit. This achievement demonstrates the practical application of transportation engineering principles in competitive settings.
Mentorship and Professional Development Drive Growth
The chapter’s success stems from dedicated mentorship by Assistant Professor Qianwen (Vivian) Guo and sustained support from the Florida Panhandle Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (FPSITE). FPSITE provided funding assistance, laboratory visits and ongoing support for initiatives, including the Book Scholarship Competition.
This recognition highlights the growing importance of student engagement in transportation engineering education as the field evolves with autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure and sustainable mobility solutions.
The award underscores FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s commitment to developing the next generation of transportation professionals equipped to address emerging challenges in urban mobility, traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems.
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