Graduate Student Spotlight

Migara Amarasinghe has always been fascinated by the inner workings of computers.

Originally from Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, Amarasinghe will graduate in 2024 from the nation’s joint college and Florida State University. The electrical and computer engineering doctoral candidate works as a research assistant in heterogeneous computing and AI and is a teaching assistant in microprocessor-based system design. 

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Marmon Holdings recently hosted Innovate-O-Thon, a 24-hour design challenge where 32 students teamed up for the chance to use technology to tackle the problem of unsightly waste and recycling receptacles. The event was open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors across both campuses.  

FAMU-FSU Engineering researchers have developed a novel technique for real-time RF signal processing.

The technology boosts the computation speed needed for operations that involve artificial intelligence, wideband wireless communication, quantum computing and brain-to-machine interaction. 

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are developing a modular solar electricity system that can help communities keep electricity flowing during natural disasters.

The project is one of 20 designated by the U.S. Department of Energy to increase community resilience from disruptions caused by extreme weather and other disasters. 

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming mainstream and will impact everything from the quality of the air you breathe to the cost of owning a car. Some people are hesitant to embrace because of issues like cost and range but technology is about to get a lot better. 

Devin Nobles was crowned Mister Florida A&M University 2023 at the annual coronation held at FAMU’s Lee Hall auditorium.

Coronation has been a FAMU tradition for more than 31 years. Miss and Mister Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are university ambassadors and positive representatives with Class Attendants and Royal Escorts. Students in the FAMU Royal Court foster school pride and unity and serve as ambassadors for the university.