A collaborative team of researchers has achieved a significant milestone in the search for dark matter, using ultra-sensitive detectors smaller than a stamp to explore mass ranges no other experiment has reached, with engineering researchers at FSU and the MagLab contributing by designing the specialized cryogenics facility that supports this cutting-edge research.

Key takeaways:

• TESSERACT has developed exquisitely sensitive transition-edge sensors that open up new searches for dark matter and have potential applications in quantum computing.

In a positive development for assistive technology and medical engineering, Nikolya Cadavid, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Florida State University and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, has developed a brain-controlled prosthetic system that significantly advances the functionality of artificial limbs through neural integration.

In a notable demonstration of technical communication excellence, Florida State University recently hosted its inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition. Two mechanical engineering doctoral students from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering distinguished themselves among 36 participants.

Unmasking Individual Needs

Akshay Anand earned the “Most Persuasive Op-Ed” award for his insightful analysis, “The Mask Fit Paradox: How Facial Diversity Affects Respiratory Health.”

Rajan Kumar, Ph.D, has been named the new chair of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Effective on Friday, December 20, 2024, Kumar takes the helm at the joint college’s largest department.

“I have strong confidence in Professor Kumar’s leadership and believe that, under his guidance, the department will continue to flourish and achieve new heights,” said Survranu De, dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

Wei Guo, a mechanical engineering professor from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the esteemed Cryogenic Society of America (CSA). His five-year term set to commence in January 2025 and it’s a role that promises to bring a wealth of knowledge and innovation to the field of cryogenics. 

Florida State University’s Center of Population Sciences for Health Equivalence (CPSHE) recently hosted the International Health Equivalence and STEM Research Summit in the Republic of Panama to foster collaborations between researchers, educators and policymakers in Panama and the U.S.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering participated in the event to reinforce the engineering pipeline that prepares FSU Panama transfer students for upper-level coursework at the joint college stateside.

Three outstanding students from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have been awarded the prestigious Ted Rogers-Intuitive Scholars and Fellowship Program Award.

These Florida A&M University students are embarking on a journey fueled by a unique partnership between the college and the Intuitive Foundation. The program provides transformative opportunities for historically underresourced and first-generation junior, senior, and graduate-level engineering students, including life-changing summer internships.