The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for graduates
Happening
Join us for Talk & Tea, Fridays from 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the COE Cafe area. Come relax, chat, and enjoy a sweet treat. Everyone is welcome — bring your friends! (Maryam Pakdehi)
Lunchtime Food Trucks will be at the Shaw Building's picnic area on the corner of East Paul Dirac Drive and Pottsdamer Street starting at 11:00 am. Lunch truck tentative schedule here.
LAUNCH! and Order of the Engineer Ring Ceremony Registration ENDS, April 8, 2025
FAMU Day @The Capitol, April 9, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Florida Capitol
Honey Bowl RSO Volleyball Tournament, April 16, 2025, 5:00pm-6:00pm, at the B side volleyball courts. (SELB)
LAUNCH! and Order of the Engineer Ring Ceremony, April 22, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm, outside on the grass.
Bookmark college events webpage.
FSU Student Team ACC InVenture Prize
Support this student team April 2, 2025
My name is Sai Devulapalli, and I'm a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Florida State University. I'm thrilled to represent FSU at the 2025 ACC InVenture Prize!
The ACC InVenture Prize is an innovation competition where teams from ACC universities pitch their inventions or businesses for a chance to win significant funding and recognition. My project, ATHENGUARD, is introducing groundbreaking 3D-printed foam designed to dramatically enhance football player safety by effectively absorbing impact.
You can support me by voting for the People's Choice Award. Voting begins now until April 2nd at 7:45 PM. Voting is simple:
- Just text FSU to 415-965-7445.
To view my abstract and pitch video, please click here.
For more details on voting, please visit.
To watch the Live Broadcast on April 2nd (7 PM - 8 PM), please visit.
Feel free to share this information with family, friends and colleagues!
Thank you so much for your support! I greatly appreciate it!
Sai Devulapalli
Dissertation and Thesis Defenses
Dissertation Defenses
Hakeem Thomas, Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 03:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location: B202
Thesis Defenses - TBA
For full defense announcement info click here.
Opportunities for Graduates
IBM Guided Learning Experience
IBM has two amazing new learning opportunities being offered this Spring -- the IBM Guided Learning Experiences, which couples self-paced learning with 6 hours of guided learning from IBM instructors. These two opportunities are available to students, faculty, and staff at no charge, so please join us on this insightful journey into generative AI!
Experience 1: Using Generative AI for Software Development
Register here by March 28
- Course runs: March 31 – April 27, 2025
- Closing Ceremony, May 14, 2025
Or
Experience 2: Using Generative AI to Derive Insights from Data
Register here by March 28
- Course runs: April 1 – April 27, 2025
- Closing Ceremony, May 15, 2025
Learners who successfully complete their path receive two IBM SkillsBuild Digital Stickers, a Digital Credential issued and verified by Credly, and an IBM SkillsBuild Certificate!
ACE Learning Studio: This Week
FSU's ACE Learning Studio Workshop calendar.
Good to Know
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Career Services Liaisons
FAMU - Sean Collins - sean.collins@famu.edu
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Sr. Career Specialist, Career Services Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
Spring 2025 Student Advising Hours:
Pre-Scheduled Main Office Career Coaching Appointments (Scheduled via Handshake)
- Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In-Person, Virtually – COE #A143
- Walk-In Wednesday Career Coaching (No Appointment Necessary):
- Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In-Person – COE #A143
Pre-Scheduled Main Office Career Coaching Appointments (Scheduled via Handshake):
- Mondays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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FSU - Abbey Hale - amhale@fsu.edu
Florida State University Career Center, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, Career Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
Spring 2025 Student Advising Hours:
Drop-in Career Advising (No Appointment Necessary):
- Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In-Person – COE #A141
- Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In-Person – COE #A141
Pre-Scheduled Virtual Career Advising Appointments (Scheduled via NoleNetwork):
- Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- CareerDocs
Things to Do
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee
Hollywood Movies at the IMAX | Call (850) 645-7796 to Buy Tickets
Student tickets are $11. Check out all the new movies now playing, here.
Resources
Engineering Career Services
Virtual and F2F advising hours here.
FAMU Academics
Links to academic info, student services, student life and more.
FSU Student Academic Resources
Links to academic info, official university announcements and public health information.
Online Scholarship Search
Engineering Spirit Shop
Order here. All orders can be picked up locally or shipped. If you have questions, please email Dana.
In case of emergencies
Call 9-1-1. If you have concerns about your safety while on the engineering campus, call FSU Police 850-644-1234.
The Engineering Library Circulation Desk
Hours are: Monday - Friday – 8am to 5pm | (850) 410-6328 | A225 & A248
College Lost and Found
Student Services in B111 is the college lost and found location. If you've found something, drop it off here and if you've lost something, check here first!
Need a Mental Health Break?
Welcome to the Breakroom, B226-H, which is available for one person at a time, from 9:00 am - 4:50 pm on normal business days. Reserve a 50-minute slot using this link.
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