FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Secures Major Role in $151 Billion National Homeland Defense Initiative

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering will serve as the coordinating hub for a landmark national defense contract that positions Florida State University among an elite tier of research institutions eligible to compete for homeland security projects over the next decade.

Florida State University has been awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable H

Professor Wins Early Career Award from the Department of Energy

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Associate Professor Shreyas Balachandran recently received the prestigious Early Career Award from the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, under the DOE’s Accelerator Research and Development (ARDAP) Program. It will provide $875,000 over five years.

The award provides Balachandran with support to develop superconducting radio frequency materials to enable linear accelerators—a critical technology for the United States.

Launch! Order of the Engineer Ceremony

 

Celebrate your achievements at the Launch! and Order of the Engineer ring ceremony. All students graduating in the Spring semester of 2026 are invited to attend and join the Order of the Engineer. Graduate students and faculty are also invited to participate!

 

If you are interested, please register at Student Services (B111), so that rings can be ordered in time.

Registration deadline: TBA

 

Awardees Shine at 2025 Engineering Employee & Faculty Awards Night

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering gathered at the Parkview at Cascades Ballroom to celebrate excellence across our college community.

The annual College Awards Night recognized the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to education, research, student support, and service. Through innovation, leadership and dedication to our mission, these individuals exemplify the excellence that defines our college.