Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), in collaboration with Colorado-based Advanced Conductor Technologies, have demonstrated a new, ready-to-use superconducting cable system — an improvement to superconductor technology that drives the development of technologies such as all-electric ships or airplanes.

With more than 53 patents to his name, Levasseur Tellis is an example of what is possible with a degree from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Walking in the historic shoes of Granville Taylor Woods, the first Black American granted 49 patents, Tellis hopes to inspire students with his personal story. 

Transfer Student Spotlight

Engineering Senior Design Day happens every year in every engineering school in the nation, and FAMU-FSU College of engineering is no exception. It is an event filled with college students in suits scurrying through the school— mostly dark, serious suits with the flair of youth, and maybe colorful sneakers or a tie. Some students carry projects in their hands; other prototypes are so large it takes an entire team to cart them into the building.

FAMU-FSU electrical engineering graduate Satish Dhanasekaran was appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. 

Dhanasekaran currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and will take the lead as President and CEO in May, after the retirement of Ron Nersesian, the current President and CEO of the company.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering recently hosted a ten-hour “hackathon” where 34 students teamed up for the chance to use technology to address issues related to COVID. Students attended workshops, competed and showed off their skills for a grand prize and bragging rights.