The graduate programs in the nation’s only joint engineering college are among the best in Florida and the nation, according to the latest rankings published in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 edition of “Best Graduate Schools.”  

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering moved up one spot among public institutions with a No. 60 ranking nationally and tied for third overall among Florida public universities.  

Four FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are some of the Florida State University (FSU) researchers helping develop sustainable solutions to challenges facing the global community, thanks to support from the FSU's Office of the President’s Sustainability and Climate Solutions seed grant investment.

The PlayStation 4 got Jimmy Lu into electrical engineering. The junior first tinkered with electronics while playing his game system. This troubleshooting grew into a love for diagnosing and fixing things. 

“My PS4 was acting up and I realized that the cooling system was off,” Lu said. “I opened it and took it apart to see the problem. This ended up being a hobby that got me interested in studying more about electronics.”

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering alum Lance Ellerbe was honored with the prestigious Science Spectrum Trailblazer award at the 38th Black Engineer Award (BEYA) STEM DTX Conference held earlier this year.

Ellerbe is an engineering & technology manager for Lockheed Martin.

The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who significantly impact science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Professionals are celebrated for their innovative contributions and pavement of new paths in the field, reflecting their dedication and excellence.