New Grants for Advanced Research Equipment Will Enhance Training for Future Minority STEM Faculty

Through Florida A&M University, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering recently received a total of $7.5 million in funding for state-of-the-art research equipment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). These three equipment grants are set aside for research programs associated with HBCUs and will enhance the college’s production of Black and other minority future engineering faculty.

Center for Advanced Power Systems building tools for the future of energy

When Roger McGinnis was an officer serving on U.S. Navy ships, a problem with the onboard electrical system typically meant enduring a power outage that could last up to several hours.

Now, as a director of Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems, or CAPS, McGinnis oversees an entity dedicated to finding solutions that would instantly resolve those problems.

ASTERIX Conference Fuels the STEM Workforce of the Future

Industry and faculty from different colleges had the chance to network on the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida A&M University campuses at the semi-annual ASTERIX conference. It was the first time the conference took place at the college. 

The Advanced Sensor Technologies for Applications in Electrical Engineering-Research and Innovation excellence (ASTERIX) Consortium highlighted objectives for the upcoming year and champions the goal of building a more multicultural STEM workforce pipeline.

‘Nole Engineer Recognized at FSU’s Under 35, Young Alumni Award Ceremony

Hunter Fitch, an alumnus from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, is one of 22 Notable Noles under 35, honored with the Young Alumni Award from the FSU Alumni Association. The recipients received recognition at the September 2022 ceremony celebrating graduates who are impactful in their career, community, society or the university. 

Alumni and Students Gather at the Green & Gold Tailgate to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering celebrated its 40th anniversary on September 23, 2022 at a tailgate-style event on its Tallahassee campus. The celebration was designed to bring Rattler and ‘Nole engineers together for a party to reminisce and celebrate the joint college’s achievements over the last four decades. More than 700 people enjoyed live music, food and campus and lab tours on a Friday before both universities hosted home football games.