Hurricane Ian struck Fort Myers Beach, Florida, in 2022, and the devastation reached well beyond the coast. Roof damage and flooding from the surge were two of the most common problems for people who battled the storm. Many were left burdened with time-consuming and costly repairs. 

However, a new National Science Foundation (NSF) study may offer new options for better, stormproof resilient roofs in the future.

Designing better bridges is something Anwer Al-Kaimakchi thinks about a lot these days. The recent FAMU-FSU College of Engineering graduate has received countless awards for his work, incorporating stainless steel strand technology into bridge design. 

“I cannot wait for the day when I can work on the design of a new bridge where stainless steel strands are required; I know this day will happen—hopefully soon,” Al-Kaimakchi said. 

Transpo 2022

From July 17-20, 2022, several students participated in the Transpo 2022 conference in Bonita Springs, Florida. During this conference, our students learned about intelligent transportation systems and how the latest technologies will aid in making our transportation systems more efficient. The event offered workshops and training sessions for soft skills and allowed for our students to network with others from the Florida Puerto Rico ITE district.

There is a growing demand for transportation serving the needs of populations across the globe. However, autonomous vehicles and high-speed trains have challenges, from data privacy to social adoption. Researchers say artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with blockchain technology may be the answer. In a new study, researchers from the department of civil and environmental engineering at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are exploring the benefits of integrating blockchain and AI technologies for transportation and other relevant domains.