The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for undergraduates
Venom Express Shuttles - 2026 Summer Hours
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: Summer A Closed 5/11 - 6/17 | Menu
ECE + CAPS + IEEE Tallahassee Technical Seminar, May 19, 2026, 11:00am, CAPS 120 (Pamidi)
Memorial Day Holiday, May 25, 2026 - College Closed No Classes
CBE Research Seminar, May 27, 2026, 11:00am, COE A113 (Rama)
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Intel-FAMU SM&T Bootcamp, May 26-June 26 M-F, 9A-3P, COE - (Bernadin) Brilliant Resilience Youth Empowerment Summer School, 7:30A-5P: June 8-12, 15-18, 22-26, 29-July 3, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, COE - (Bruce Strouble/Kassie Ernst) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Summer Camp, July 13-17, 2026, 2P-7P COE - (Tolliver) TallyRobotics Summer Camp, July 6-July 31, 2026, 9A-3P, COE - (Laura Leonard) |
REU Welcome Reception, June 4, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm, HPMI (Evans)
Summer Session A Ends, June 18, 2026
Juneteenth Holiday, June 19, 2026 - College Closed No Classes
First Year Engineering Lab Class, June 22-July 31, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm, B210 (Burrs)
Summer Session F Ends, July 2, 2026
Independence Day, July 3, 2026 - College Closed No classes.
REU Symposium & Poster Presentation, July 30, 2026, TBD, TBD
First Year Engineering Lab Class ENDS, July 31, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm, B210 (Burrs)
Summer Sessions B-C Ends, July 30, 2026
Summer Commencements, July 31, 2026
Faculty Return for Fall 2026, August 10, 2026
Fall Classes Begin, August 24, 2026
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Opportunities for Undergraduates
Scholarships + Internships
Search for both FAMU and FSU scholarships online here.
Jobs, Internships and Professional Development - TBA
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - TBA
Need to Know
Important Travel Advisory: China and Hong Kong Device and Data Risks
As you prepare for upcoming summer travel, we want to alert you to a significant change in the legal landscape for those planning personal or university-related travel to mainland China or Hong Kong—including those with only a layover at Hong Kong International Airport.
On March 23, 2026, Hong Kong updated its National Security Law. It is now a criminal offense to refuse a request from law enforcement to provide passwords or decryption assistance for your electronic devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.). Authorities also have expanded powers to seize and keep any device they believe is linked to national security concerns.
This applies to all devices in an individual’s possession, including personal devices and university‑issued equipment and applies to all individuals, including U.S. citizens who are visiting, arriving or transiting through Hong Kong.
To protect your personal privacy and university data, we strongly advise the following:
- Process Travel via Concur: All university-related travel must be processed through Concur. If a trip is at “no cost” to the university, please be sure to complete a no-cost travel request in the system. This ensures the university can provide support and maintain an accurate travel registry.
- Leave FSU devices at home: Do not take University-issued laptops, phones, or other electronic devices into mainland China or Hong Kong.
- Prepare for searches: Assume that personal devices may be searched or seized in these areas. If you are asked to provide a password, local law requires you to comply; refusal can result in criminal penalties, including fines and jail time.
- Evaluate your risk: If you have travel planned for these areas, please carefully weigh these risks against your personal and professional needs.
We encourage you to review the latest U.S. State Department Travel Advisory and the U.S. Consulate Security Alert for more details.
If your FSU device is searched, seized, or accessed by authorities during your travel, please notify the Information Security and Privacy Office (ISPO) at security@fsu.edu or (850) 644-4357 as soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community and data safe.
A Message from FAMU DPS: How to Respond to Bomb Threats
In light of recent swatting calls related to bomb threats, the FAMU Department of Public Safety is sharing the following checklist for your awareness. This quick reference checklist is designed to help employees and decision makers respond to a bomb threat in an orderly and controlled manner with the first responders and other stakeholders.
A bomb threat is defined as a communication made through mail, e-mail, telephone, telegram, or another instrument of commerce that willfully conveys a threat or maliciously provides false information known to be untrue. The communication may concern an attempt, actual or threatened, to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to unlawfully damage or destroy any building, vehicle, or other real or personal property by means of an explosive.
Please review the tips below and download a copy of the checklist for your records. Thank you for your support to keep our campus community informed and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Audrey Alexander.
Download the Bomb Threat Procedures and Bomb Threat Checklist here.
–Chief Audrey Alexander, FAMU Department of Public Safety
REMINDER: COE Parking Regulations & Motorcycle/Scooter Parking
In order to provide the safest environment possible, Parking Services and FSUPD issue parking citations and/or tow vehicles which are not properly parked at the College of Engineering (vehicles must be legally parked in an appropriate space). This includes those vehicles which are parked in the grass, in no-parking areas, next to red or yellow painted curbs, those that have jumped a curb, or those that park in hashed-out spaces. Vehicles illegally parked in reserved spaces will be immediately ticketed/towed at the owner's expense.
REMEMBER: Parking is never allowed on the grass (vehicles must be legally parked in an appropriate space). See the parking map here.
Motorcycle and scooter parking: There is very limited space for motorcycles and scooters at the COE. In the A Bldg. lot, there is a small area reserved for motorcycles and scooters. There is no motorcycle/scooter parking in the B Bldg. lot. Motorcycles and scooters also cannot park on walkways, in handicap spaces, or in regular parking spaces at the COE. Those that park anywhere at the COE other than the designated location in the A Bldg. lot will be in violation of university parking regulations and may be ticketed. Motorcycles and scooters can park in the overflow lot (yay!).
Additional spaces are available in the overflow lot between the B parking lot and the AME building. This lot extends to the end of Innovation Park (it’s huge! See the map here).
Don’t forget, students/faculty/staff can take the bus to and from the College, FAMU, and FSU for free with a valid University ID. Carpooling and Biking are also great!
Pedestrians, please look up from your phones before stepping out into the street when leaving the building. We hope that everyone can come and go safely from the college.
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
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
ORNL Internship and Job Opportunities: May 2026
ORNL Opportunities | A Newsletter of Internships and Jobs for New Graduates: May 2026
Here's the May 2026 edition of the ORNL Opportunities newsletter. 
The number of postdocs and career openings are both pretty healthy. We are at kind of a dead spot for undergrad internships, while we are preparing for the 800 (!) students we will host — applications for Fall 2026 internships open soon. This newsletter is sent to relevant departments and centers at our Core Universities (FSU, Georgia Tech, NSCU, Duke, UVA, VA Tech, and Vanderbilt). Please feel free to share/circulate with anyone on campus.
William Jenks | Core Universities Student Programs Lead, Office of Research Education, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, jenksws@ornl.gov | 515-451-4711
AI at FSU: New Guidelines & Training
To help you keep pace with the evolving technology of artificial intelligence (AI), the AI@FSU website features a range of resources. The website was designed to support the FSU community in the effective and ethical use of AI technologies for teaching, learning, research, and workflow. You’ll find free AI literacy training for all students.
FSU ACE Learning Studio
FSU's Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is a university learning center, focused on helping students develop the study skills and success habits needed in a large research university. Check back here for the calendar of for topics, dates and times.
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
Engineering Career Services Website here.
FAMU - Sean Collins - sean.collins@famu.edu, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Sr. Career Specialist, Career Services Liaison at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Office A143.
FSU - Tiffany Lueng Career Liaison for the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Office: College of Engineering A141, tleung@fsu.edu | (850) 645-0446
Need to Know
Reminder: Stay Alert for Phishing Attempts
Florida State University is reminding faculty, staff and students to remain alert for phishing and social engineering attempts. Threat actors often send messages or texts that appear to come from trusted organizations or university IT, using urgent language about security updates, account issues, service interruptions or other routine matters to trick recipients into taking action.
These messages may attempt to trick users into:
- Clicking malicious links or visiting fake login pages
- Entering credentials or approving Duo/MFA requests
- Downloading harmful attachments
Please remain vigilant. Do not click links or provide credentials in response to unexpected messages, even if they appear related to this event. Always access services through official, trusted websites, such as fsu.edu.
For tips on how to protect yourself, visit https://its.fsu.edu/cybersecurity/protect-yourself/phishing. If you receive a suspicious email, report it immediately using the university’s phishing reporting process, abuse@fsu.edu.
Campus Safety Updates & Emergency Preparedness Information
At Florida State University, the safety and security of everyone on campus remains our top priority. The university uses a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to campus safety, integrating a top-notch campus police department, advanced technology, robust emergency management protocols, and dedicated security personnel. These coordinated efforts are designed to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike, ensuring a secure environment that supports learning and collaboration.
As we begin the fall semester, we'd like to take the opportunity to introduce you to some new technology tools and resources, reiterate the various means by which FSU supports the campus community during emergencies, and encourage you to review emergency preparedness materials.
CAMPUS SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS
As is the case every summer, the university has been diligently working on campus enhancements. This fall, you will see new technology tools, such as panic buttons and lockdown buttons, installed in academic spaces throughout campus.
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Panic Buttons: These are blue in color and are silent alert buttons that send a direct alert to the FSU Police Department’s dispatch center. Use these in emergencies involving active assailant threats. When activated, they trigger immediate police dispatch. Remember to also physically lock the room where the panic button is being activated.
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Lockdown Buttons: These are yellow in color and marked “Lockdown.” When activated, doors are automatically locked, and FSU Police are immediately dispatched to the building. No one from outside the room can enter except FSU Police.
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Door Locks: Doors to academic spaces that are not equipped with centrally managed electronic locks have thumb-turn or push-button locking systems.
All of these new enhancements comply with university guidelines, ADA standards and building codes.
Our University Communications team collaborated closely with Public Safety to create an educational video that will teach you when and how to use these tools properly.
We encourage everyone to check classrooms, offices, and other university facilities at the start of each semester to know what technology is available in each location. DO NOT push panic or lockdown buttons to test them.
WATCH: How to USE Door Locks and Lockdown/Panic Buttons in Classrooms
In addition to these security enhancements, you will see an increased security presence at the Student Union. Throughout the semester, FSU Police officers also will hold office hours at the Union. Times and dates will be announced.
FSU ALERT
FSU ALERT is the official emergency notification and warning system of Florida State University. In the event of a situation or condition, occurring or imminent, that poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or general welfare of students, faculty, staff or visitors to the university, an FSU ALERT will be issued. The FSU ALERT emergency notification system uses multiple methods for disseminating emergency information, including email, text messages, alerts.fsu.edu and social media.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
Having a well-defined plan is essential for ensuring safety and achieving positive outcomes in the event of an emergency. We recommend that you review our Emergency Preparedness Guide and develop a personal emergency plan. In addition, FSU has Emergency Action Guides for many of the potential hazards we face in Florida and at FSU. Each guide provides protective action steps and best practices on how to respond to an emergency situation, including hurricanes, tornadoes and active threats.
ACTIVE THREAT TRAINING
The FSU Police Department will continue to offer Active Threat Training this fall, and participation is strongly encouraged. This training provides information and skills for responding during an active threat situation by understanding and applying the Run, Hide, Fight strategy.
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Upcoming dates for faculty/staff trainings are Aug. 26, Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30. To register, visit hr.fsu.edu.
- You may also watch this short video to become familiar with the fundamental principles of the Run, Hide, Fight strategy or watch a recorded training session.
We appreciate your commitment to fostering a safe and resilient campus environment. By staying informed, participating in available trainings, and familiarizing yourself with the resources and protocols provided, you will help ensure that Florida State University remains a place where everyone can thrive. As a reminder, mental health and resiliency resources are available for all students, faculty and staff anytime, anywhere. Visit response.fsu.edu to check out support tools and resources.
Thank you for your ongoing support and vigilance. We wish you all a successful and secure semester ahead.
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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