Happening
Lunchtime Food Trucks will be at the Shaw Building's picnic area on the corner of East Paul Dirac Drive and Pottsdamer Street starting at 11:00 am. Lunch truck tentative schedule here.
COE Cafe: Fall 2025 Hours - Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 3:00pm | Menu
Grad Student Orientation, August 21, 2025, 8:00am-5:00pm, B135, (Evans)
Fall Semester Begins, August 25, 2025
Q&A Welcome Week, August 25-29, 2025, 8:00am – 4:00pm, B Atrium, (Amwake)
Assistant Dean for Administration Search Committee Meeting, August 27, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am, B202 for Zoom viewing (Brown)
IGNITE Event: Access to Capital for Startups, featuring Chris Edwards, Regional President of MidSouth Bank, August 28, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am, at IGNITE Tallahassee 1729 W Paul Dirac Dr. Innovation Park.
Labor Day Holiday, September 1, 2025, College closed
IGNITE Networking Mixer, September 4, 2025, 4:30pm-6:00pm, Ignite Tallahassee located in Innovation Park. Register here.
RSO E-Board Meeting, September 8, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm; TBD, (Amwake)
EDGE Involvement Fair, September 17, 2025, 4:00-6:00pm; A & B atriums, (Amwake)
STEM Resume Cafe, September 25, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm, A Atrium (Lazar)
Engineering Ambassador Network (EAN) SE Workshop, September 26-28
STEM Career & Internship Fair, September 30, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm, All common areas. (Lazar)
FSU Seminole Futures, October 1, 2025, all majors career fair
RSO E-Board Meeting, October 6, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm; TBD, (Amwake)
ORNL Student Workshops, October 15, 2025, 8:00am-5:00pm, IRCB (Keller)
FAMU Homecoming, October 18, 2025
FSU Discovery Days, October 20-24, 2025, TBD (Shearer)
Engineering Ambassador Network (EAN) SE Workshop, October 24-26, 2025, TBD (Keller)
FSU Homecoming, November 1, 2025
Veteran's Day Holiday, November 11, 2025, College closed
Joint Management Council Meeting, November 18, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Location B202 (Brown)
Thanksgiving Day Holiday—No Classes, November 26-28, 2025 (Wednesday-Friday)
Last Day of Classes, December 5, 2025
Final Exams, December 8-12, 2025
Fall Semester Ends, December 12, 2025
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Opportunities for Undergraduates
Google AI Pro for Students
Google Gemini: Free Pro Plan for Students.
Free for 1 year. Get unlimited chats, image uploads, and quiz generations with more access to our 2.5 Pro model, Deep Research, and Audio Overviews, plus 2 TB of storage. Just for Students. Offer ends October 6, 2025.
Ford Philanthropy Scholarship Opportunity Available Now!
The LNESC National Office is excited to announce the Ford Philanthropy Scholarship is now available to qualified students! The program is for two-year and four-year college students pursuing careers in STEM fields connected to the automotive and mobility industries. It also assists students participating in apprenticeship programs within these sectors. The scholarships will cover a range of costs associated with cost of attendance (COA), including tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Additionally, they will fund experiences that are crucial for students to thrive in their studies, promoting the development of critical Future of Work skills that will help them succeed after graduation.
Ford Philanthropy scholarships can be used to help cover a wide array of indirect costs related to program completion in the following areas:
- Tuition and Fees
- Room and Board
- Books, Supplies, and Equipment
- Laptops and other computer hardware
- Career-related software applications
- Tools, or uniforms required
- Building Career-Related Professional Skills
- Certificate programs from accredited institutions
- Testing or licensing fees required for certification
- Living expenses to cover hands-on summer internship opportunities and co-ops
- Apprenticeship training opportunities
- Career-related student and professional organization memberships and subscriptions
Rising sophomore and junior college and university students from underrepresented communities, as well as those from Ford College Network schools who are first-generation college students, will be eligible to receive scholarships of up to $10,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must major in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Must attend an accredited college or university full-time in one of the following colleges or universities found HERE.
The application deadline is October 15, 2025. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
NNSA-MSIIP Apply Now for Summer 2026
Here's an incredible opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in national security, energy, and nuclear science fields. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (MSIIP) is now accepting applications! This program is designed to provide students from Minority Serving Institutions with meaningful, paid internships that foster professional growth and contribute to critical missions.

Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) Fellowship
Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) is a fellowship spanning the academic year that pairs 25 undergraduate students with Audubon chapter mentors for an immersive experience in environmental leadership.
Students participate in field trips, workshops, and hands-on conservation projects while exploring career paths in areas like habitat restoration, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. CLI is open to students of all backgrounds—no prior experience required, just a desire to learn and get involved. The program launches in October at the Audubon Florida Assembly, our annual state conference, which brings over 250 Florida conservationists together to collaborate and learn.
Applications are open now through Sunday, September 14th.
An optional online info session will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30 p.m. ET.
To learn more and apply, please visit: audubon.org/CLI
ACE Learning Studio
FSU's ACE Learning Studio Workshop calendar.
Need to Know
Find FSU Resources at response.fsu.edu
We hope you are having a fantastic summer and are finding ways to beat the heat. Whether new to FSU or returning to campus, we want you to know that your FSU community is always here for you. The resources listed below are available to help support your well-being, and we encourage you to reach out as you see fit. Thank you for showing kindness and support of one another.
To access important resources and updates, visit: RESPONSE.FSU.EDU
FSU Counseling & Psychological Services
FSU Employee Assistance Program
FSU University Health Services
Engineering Our Future
We identified five strategic priorities to focus on for the next five years. For each of these priorities, we set goals with identified metrics for our college:
Good to Know
Innovation Park Trail and Pond Restoration
Cleanup and restoration work is now underway to address tornado damage to the trail and pond in the wooded area between West and East Paul Dirac Drive, behind the National High Magnetic Laboratory. To ensure the safety of all users, the trail will remain closed during the restoration period. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting.
For more project-related questions, please contact:
Lori Campbell, Director of Property Management
Knack Tutoring Platform for FAMU-FSU Engineering students
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is super excited about our partnership with Knack — the ultimate peer tutoring platform. Knack’s platform allows FAMU-FSU College of Engineering students to book tutoring sessions with verified FAMU-FSU peer tutors who have previously aced the courses they are tutoring for. You might receive emails from Knack with information about how to become a tutor or receive tutoring. Know that this is an official student resource that the college is providing, and that Knack administers and provides the platform for.
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It is free to receive tutoring! To view available tutors for your classes, join Knack and sign in with your FAMU or FSU student credentials. As more tutors sign up, your options will grow.
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Tutors receive payment for tutoring! An already-earned grade of “B” or better in a course is required for tutor eligibility. Use the link above to create a verified tutoring profile, complete tutor training (paid), and begin helping students.
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Tutoring sessions can take place online or in-person.
If you have any issues with accessing the platform or finding the courses you need, please report them to me using this link.
If you have questions about getting set up on the Knack platform, please contact support@joinknack.com.
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Career Services Liaisons
FAMU - Sean Collins - sean.collins@famu.edu
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Sr. Career Specialist, Career Services Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
Spring 2025 Student Advising Hours:
Pre-Scheduled Main Office Career Coaching Appointments (Scheduled via Handshake)
- Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In-Person, Virtually – COE #A143
- Walk-In Wednesday Career Coaching (No Appointment Necessary):
- Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In-Person – COE #A143
Pre-Scheduled Main Office Career Coaching Appointments (Scheduled via Handshake):
- Mondays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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FSU - TBD Career Liaison for the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Drop-in Career Advising at the Career Center (No Appointment Necessary):
- DROP-IN ADVISING WILL BE CLOSED DURING SUMMER BREAK, AUGUST 4 - 15.
Pre-Scheduled Career Advising Appointments with a Career Advisor (located at The Career Center):
- Login to NoleNetwork
- Click appointments on the menu bar options
- Click request a new appointment
- Select Virtual Career Advising
- Click search at the bottom
- Select your preferred appointment time to complete the booking process by following any additional prompts
- You will get a confirmation email and can always log back into your NoleNetwork account to update, change, or cancel your virtual career advising booking
Career Docs (Virtual Document Review):
- Students can submit their resumes, cover letters, and other career-related documents for online review and feedback via Career Docs - https://canvas.fsu.edu/enroll/3LWPX7
Job Fairs and Events | Jobs, Internships & Experience | Plan Your Career
Things to Do
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee
Hollywood Movies at the IMAX | Call (850) 645-7796 to Buy Tickets
Student tickets are $11. Check out all the new movies now playing, here.

Resources
Engineering Career Services
Virtual and F2F advising hours here.
FAMU Academics
Links to academic info, student services, student life and more.
FSU Student Academic Resources
Links to academic info, official university announcements and public health information.
College & University Academic Calendars
FAMU-FSU Engineering Academic Calendar & Deadlines
FAMU Official University Academic Calendar
Online Scholarship Search
FAMU Scholarships
FSU Scholarships
In Case of Emergencies
Call 9-1-1. If you have concerns about your safety while on the engineering campus, call FSU Police 850-644-1234.
The Engineering Library Circulation Desk
Hours are: Monday - Friday – 8am to 5pm | (850) 410-6328 | A225 & A248
College Lost and Found
Student Services in B111 is the college lost and found location. If you've found something, drop it off here and if you've lost something, check here first!
Need a Mental Health Break?
Welcome to the Breakroom, B226-H, which is available for one person at a time, from 9:00 am - 4:50 pm on normal business days. Reserve a 50-minute slot using this link.
FAMU Office of Counseling Services located at 1735 Wahnish Way Suite 304 (CASS Building), provides a professional, safe atmosphere where students can discuss academic and personal issues. Schedule an appointment to talk to someone: (850) 599-3145 or counseling@famu.edu. For after-hours assistance, call BetterMynd for FREE at (844) 287-6963. In case of emergency, call FAMU Police Department at (850) 599-3256 or dial 911
FSU Counseling & Psychological Services is fully committed to the health and wellness of our students. We are offering Telemental Health Services (through zoom), in-person services, and Telephonic Crisis Support to students. Call us at 850-644-TALK (8255) to talk to a clinician today. Check online for more information.
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