The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for undergraduates
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: SU Hours thru August 1 - Open Mon-Thur, 9:00AM-2:00PM, Closed Fri.-Sun. | Menu
ECE Summer REU Showcase, July 29, 20025, 1:00 PM, COE A115 (Bernadin)
Tally Robotics Youth Summer Camp, ends July 24, 2025, M-F, 9:00am-3:00pm, Location TBD (Shearer)
Brilliant Resilience Summer School, ends July 24, 2025, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, Location TBD (Ernst)
Brilliant Resilience Youth Summer School Showcase, July 25, 2025, 2:00-6:00P, B210 (Ernst)
Tally Robotics Summer Camp, July 28 thru August 1, 2025, 9:00am - 3:00pm, A226 (Shearer)
CBE REU, ends July 30, 2025, COE (Ramakrishnan, Ali)
AME/FCAAP REU Symposium, Oral Presentations, July 31, 2025, 8:45A-5:30P AME 106 + Zoom (Shih)
AME/FCAAP REU Symposium, Poster Session, August 1, 2025, 10A-11:30A AME Lobby (Shih)
NASA + EN BP-AE REU, ends August 1, 2025, at AME (Moore)
Resilience REU, May ends August 1, 2025, at RIDER (Zhang)
Summer Term Ends, August 1, 2025
IME REU, ends August 2, 2025, at HPMI (Dickens)
Fall Semester Begins, August 25, 2025
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
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
ORNL Student Workshops, October 15, 2025, 8:00am-5:00pm, IRCB (Keller)
FAMU Homecoming, October 18, 2025
FSU Discovery Days, October 20-23, 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
Bookmark college events webpage.
ECE Summer Research Program Showcase
Unique Career Opportunity for Graduating Seniors in Select Majors
My name is Kevin Ogle, and I serve as the Department Chair for Aerospace Studies and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) at Florida State University. I'm reaching out to share an exciting and time-sensitive career opportunity for graduating seniors in select majors.
About the Program: In partnership with the Air Force Accession Center, Headquarters AFROTC is launching a pilot initiative to identify and commission high-performing seniors in critical academic disciplines. Selected students will attend Officer Training School (OTS) immediately following graduation and, upon successful completion, will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force.
Target Majors:
- Electrical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Nursing
- Russian Language and Culture
- Chinese Language and Culture
Program Requirements (administered by the Department of Aerospace Studies):
- Competitive selection among all applicants
- Participation in physical training twice weekly
- Attendance at a weekly Leadership Laboratory
- Successful completion of the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT)
- Initiation of a Department of Defense medical evaluation
- Initiation of a Department of Defense security clearance investigation
Expected Benefits (pending final approval):
- Up to $18,000 in tuition assistance for the senior year
- $450 per semester for books and supplies
- $300 monthly stipend
- Full salary and benefits upon commissioning as a Second Lieutenant
This initiative is designed to meet critical Air Force needs while offering a unique pathway for students who may have discovered an interest in military service later in their academic journey. Typically, such opportunities require 3–4 years of AFROTC participation—this pilot program offers a fast-tracked alternative.
I look forward to speaking with interested students about this program in an information session at the college, which will be scheduled soon.
KEVIN M. OGLE, Colonel, USAF, Commander, AFROTC Det 145, Professor of Aerospace Studies
FSU Air Force ROTC website here.
Reminder: the 2025-2026 UNOLS-MATE Long-term Internship Application is due AUGUST 10, 2025
The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025-2026 LONG-TERM INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP DATES: NOVEMBER 3, 2025 THROUGH MAY 22, 2026
DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUGUST 10, 2025
Hosting Institution: This is an incredible opportunity to intern with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) providing land-based technical support during the HOV Alvin overhaul period. Alvin is the world’s most renowned human occupied submersible, continually operating since its commissioning in 1964. For over five decades and 5000+ dives, Alvin has advanced our understanding of the Earth’s ocean environments, uncovering many significant scientific discoveries along the way. Alvin was recently certified to 6500m and now has the ability to explore over 98% of the ocean floor (Video).
Internship Description: The selected intern will work full-time with engineers, technicians and other team members at the WHOI facility in Woods Hole, MA. The Alvin Group is interested in hosting a technically-inclined and responsible intern who enjoys understanding about and working with marine instruments and technologies. The ideal candidate for this internship is mature, motivated, and has a positive attitude. A foundational understanding and skill in electrical and mechanical engineering are highly desirable. UNOLS will pay a $600 per week subsistence stipend, a $200 per week meal plan, lodging, and pre-approved travel expenses. Internship projects will correspond with the objectives set by the hosting institution. A work plan will be established at the start of the internship and updated as needed.
To apply, read the requirements listed below, prepare your documents, and complete the online application:
NOTE: we recommend typing/saving short responses in a Word document, then copying/pasting them into the application form when you are ready to submit.
Requirements:
- Applicants should demonstrate a high interest in the field of Marine Engineering & Technology in support of oceanographic research.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
- Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
- Applicants must be available full-time during the internship period.
- This is a long-term internship. Former MATE Interns who have completed a short-term internship may apply.
Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):
- Contact information for three (3) professional references.
- Your most current professional resume (2-page maximum).
- A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your engineering/technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2025-26 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form
NASA Internship Experience: Insights from Interns and Mentors
Opportunities for Undergraduates
ASCE SunCoast Branch - Civil Engineering Scholarship Opportunity Apply by August 1, 2025
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - SunCoast Branch is reaching out to offer interested students an opportunity to apply for the ASCE SunCoast Branch Civil Engineering Scholarship. This scholarship is available only to college civil engineering students with permanent residences within Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, or Hardee County. The scholarship application and further requirements can be downloaded here. This information is also available on the ASCE SunCoast Branch’s website.
The application must be postmarked by August 1, 2025. Download the application form here.
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):
- Monday (VIRTUAL): 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click HERE
- Tuesday - Thursday (IN-PERSON): 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday (VIRTUAL): 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click HERE
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
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
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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