We aimed to create a vehicle capable of gliding underwater and collecting data. Inspired by other underwater vehicles, we wanted to simulate an underwater glider. We built a physical model to check the accuracy of the simulations. The glider collects data similar to those collected by gliders in other industries, such as water pressure and temperature. The defense industry makes use of underwater gliders for intelligence collection. They often use long-endurance vehicles to collect vital information to aid national defense.

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The five members of engineering senior design team 502 stand together on the third floor breezeway at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

The NASA Psyche Capstone Project program is a partnership between NASA and Arizona State University. Students participating in the program work on projects related to the ongoing NASA Psyche mission. Students create projects that would be used in future missions to the asteroid Psyche. We developed a method of using Psyche’s surface materials in additive manufacturing. We focused our project on adapting metal 3D printing technology for use in low-gravity environments.

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The six members of engineering senior design team 501 stand together on the third floor breezeway at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

Engineering Researchers Part of TESSERACT’s Hunt for Dark Matter

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.

FSU Engineering Student Pioneers Neural-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Using Advanced AI and EEG Technology

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.

Mechanical Engineering Students Capture Recognition at FSU Op-Ed Competition

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.”

Professor Rajan Kumar Named New Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Joint College

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.

Engineering Professor Appointed to Board of Cryogenic Society of America

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. 

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