Tracking Storm Debris for Better Management and Resource Allocation

When a hurricane or other major disaster hits, vegetative storm debris is one of the biggest challenges a community faces.

While storm-damaged vegetation could potentially be a source for mulch or other products, that often isn’t its fate. Fallen trees, branches and plant debris degrades over time and loses value as a sustainable recycling resource. 

Engineering Doctoral Candidate Receives the American Public Transportation Foundation Scholarship

Shijie Chen, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, has been honored as the recipient of the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Scholarship. The recognition comes with a $7,500 scholarship and a $500 stipend for the APTF’s TRANSform Conference.

Creating New Smart Materials for Wearable Technology

Fitness trackers, smartwatches and other wearable devices are popular ways to monitor and manage personal health. Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are helping advance that technology by developing soft and stretchable electronic components that improve measurement accuracy, hold a charge longer and offer more comfort for users.

Their research was published by the American Chemical Society’s journal Applied Materials and Interfaces.

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