The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for graduate students
There’s Still Time to Register for Research to Impact: NSF I-Corps Expert Panel!
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: FSU Chemical Sciences Laboratory (1003 Auditorium), 102 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Want to learn more about I-Corps? Hear from an expert panel of peers about how I-Corps can benefit your research projects!
The NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) supports scientists and engineers who want their discoveries to move beyond the lab. The program provides training, mentorship, and up to $50,000 in funding to help researchers assess market potential and accelerate research projects toward commercialization. Researchers refine their technology and define a clear path to application through I-Corps’ entrepreneurial training.
Meet the Panel:
Oliver Steinbock – Cottrell Professor, Chemistry, Florida State University
Robert Wandell – Teaching Faculty, Chemical Engineering, FAMU–FSU College of Engineering
Glenn Whichard – I-Corps Instructor, Florida State University
Moderator: Alissa Costabile – IGNITE Program Director, Florida State University
Reserve your spot today! Register now.
Hispanic Graduate Student Association Bowling Social
When: February 5th, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: FSU Bowling Alley Student Union
Join the Hispanic Graduate Student Association for a Bowling Social! Enjoy a fun night of bowling, appetizers, and community as we connect with fellow students. This event is designed to bring together Latinos and Hispanics who are currently in graduate school or interested in pursuing graduate studies—but all are welcome. Come build community, make new connections, and have fun!
Hispanic Graduate Student Association (HiGSA0 Promoting Cultural Exchange since 2013.
Spring 2026 Manuscript Clearance Student Workshop
The 5th Annual Polymer Research Symposium
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GNITE Student Event | Friday, February 20, 2026
We’re excited to share that IGNITE is hosting MatchPoint: Student Speed Networking
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Friday, February 20th at IGNITE Tallahassee, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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: Spring 2026 Hours - Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 3:00pm | Menu
NSF I-Corps Expert Panel at IGNITE, February 3, 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm, FSU Chemical Sciences lab, 1003 Auditorium, 102 Varsity Way, FSU Campus (IGNITE) Register here.
Resume Review Day, February 5, 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm, A atrium (Leung)
Engineering Job & Internship Fair, February 10. 2026, 9:00am-3:00pm, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FAMU Career and Internship Expo, February 11, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm, Lawson Multipurpose Center, FAMU Campus
Seminole Futures Job & Internship Fair, February 12, 2026, 9:00am-4:00pm, Student Union, FSU Campus
Owens Corning Tabling, February 17, 2026: 10-3, B atrium | Lunch & Learn 12-1, B202
NSBE Walk for Education, February 21, 2026, 8:00-3:30, B atrium
National Engineers Week, February 22-28, 2026
Girl Day, February 26. 2026
Grad Preview, February 26-27, 2026, TBD, TBD (Evans)
Literature Review Workshop, March 2, 2026, 3:30-4:30P, TBD (Markum)
Spring Break, March 16-20, 2026 - No classes
The 5th Annual Polymer Research Symposium, February 21, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm, Chemical Sciences Laboratory, CSL, Kroto Auditorium | Register by January 31,2026
CBE Research Day + DDS Frank Bates, March 27, 2026, 2:30-3:30pm DDS and Awards at 3:30pm, TBD
Florida Quantum Conference, April 9-11, 2026, TBD at FSU Kroto Auditorium
2026 Tallahassee Regional, REBUILT, FIRSTAGE and FIRST Robotics Competition, April 15-18, 2026, Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, (Keller) | Volunteers from among our faculty, staff and students needed! No experience required.
Graduate Research Symposium, April 16, 2026, 4:30-6:00pm, TBD (Jacobs)
(R-SEAT) Center Annual UTC Conference, April 16-17, 2026, 8:00am-3:00pm, IRCB (Bryant) – Registration closes on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
College Advisory Boards, April 16, 2026, TBD, TBD
Senior Design Day, April 17, 2026, TBD, TBD. (Shearer)
Last Day of Classes, April 24, 2026
Final Exam Week, April 27-May 1
PhD Brunch, April 30, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm, IRCB 1030 (Evans)
Spring FSU Commencement, May 1, 2026, Time: TBD, Civic Center
Spring FAMU Commencement, May 1, 2026, Time: TBD, Lawson Multipurpose Center
Leon County Schools STEAM Challenge, May 8, 2026, 8:00A-1:30P, A atrium
Bookmark college events webpage.
Career Services: Resume Review Day - Mark Your Calendars! | February 5
Career Services: Engineering Job and Internship Fair - Mark Your Calendars! | February 10
2026 First Fridays Quantum Bites Brown Bag Lunch Series
UPCOMING Quantum Bites, 12-1 pm with pizza lunch in IRCB 1030
- February 13, 2026 - "Quantum computing in intelligent transportation systems: A survey", Vivian Guo
- March 13, 2026 - Yanzhu Chen (Physics) - "Quantum Error Correction Algorithm" (TBD)
There will be no seminar on Friday, 04/10, since we will be hosting the Florida Quantum Conference (FQC) on April 9–11, 2026 at the FSU Chemical Sciences Laboratory (Kroto Auditorium). Event details and registration are available here.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to reach out to Wei Guo at wguo@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Spring 2026 Department Graduate Seminars
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Seminar - February 2, 2026
Rational Design and Manufacturing of Polymer–Inorganic Hybrid Materials for Controllable Water Treatment, with speaker Dr. Yifan Zhu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., MRB 114
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - February 6, 2026
Unleashing the Power of Trustworthy Graph-Based Machine Learning as a Service (GMLaaS), 
with speaker Dr. Yushun Dong, Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science Florida State University
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Seminar - February 9, 2026
Fundamental Composite Science Underpinning Scalable Manufacturing, with speaker Dr. Umesh N. Marathe, 
Research Assistant Professor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory University of Tennessee
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:00 p.m., MRB 114
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - February 27, 2026
Florida Karst Hydrogeology and Its Environmental Impacts, with speaker Dr. Ming Ye, Department of 
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science and Department of Scientific Computing Florida State University
Friday, Feb. 27, 2065 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - April 10, 2026
Quantum Computing: An Emerging Approach to Sustainability and Decarbonization in Buildings and Cities, with 
speaker Dr. Zhipeng Deng, Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of Central Florida
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - April 24, 2026
Leveraging emerging technologies to address the crisis of aging concrete infrastructure, with speaker Dr. Xianming Shi, Chairman and Professor 
Civil & Architectural Engineering University of Miami
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134
Your Expertise is Needed: Judge the 2025 Capital Regional Science Fair on February 13!
We are excited to invite you to serve as a judge for the 2026 Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair! This year’s fair will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (505 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, Florida).
Event Schedule
- Regular Judging: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Overall Judging: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
If you are interested in participating as an overall judge, please indicate this on the registration form or email me directly.
How to Sign Up
Please confirm your participation by registering before Tuesday, February 10, 2026, using this link:
Why Your Help Matters
The Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair features outstanding student projects from middle and high schools in Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties. Top winners may advance to state, national, and even international competitions. To ensure an expedient, equitable and rewarding experience for students, we need more than 200 judges. More judges mean fewer projects per judge—so please invite colleagues or friends to register and join us.
What to Expect
You will evaluate projects within a specific category, so you should select the categories for which you are qualified. Category descriptions can be found on the registration page above. Once you submit your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please let me know and I will verify your registration.
Thank You for Supporting STEM
Your participation plays a vital role in encouraging young scientists and engineers and helping them take the next steps in their STEM journeys. On behalf of our students, their families, and their teachers, thank you for considering this important service opportunity.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please feel free to contact Bill Turner at:(850) 644-9828 or bturner@bio.fsu.edu.
FSU CFA Performance Schedule
CGE Coffee Hour: Graduate Lounge
Dissertation and Thesis Defenses
Dissertation Defenses
Ziyue Li, Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Location: B-202
THESIS DEFENSES - TBA
For full defense announcement info click here.
Opportunities for Graduates
2026 Summer Internship Opportunities - Operations Research & Advanced Analytics - American Airlines
Our Operations Research & Advanced Analytics group at America Airlines has two open internship positions for this coming summer period.
Our group specializes in leading American Airlines in the development and implementation of cutting-edge optimization and AI technology to solve tough operational problems. This is really a great opportunity for interested students to directly experience the practice of Operations Research and Data Science in the exciting industry of commercial aviation.
For currently posted positions go here.
NASA Internships
Find your place in space with a NASA internship! NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity.
Applications for Summer 2026 internships are due Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
Click here to find available opportunities, frequently asked questions, and application details.
Launch Your Future: NASA OSTEM Internship Webinar
Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb. 2
Event Date: Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. EST
Contact Email: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov
Join the NASA internship team for a webinar to explore exciting internship opportunities and better understand eligibility and application requirements for NASA internships. Current NASA interns will discuss their experiences and share advice for prospective interns. Gain valuable insights to strengthen your application and take the first step toward your NASA journey.
U.S. citizenship is required to participate. Opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Click here to register. | Registration Ends 2/2/2026
FAMU 2026 3MT and Research Poster Competition
Interested FAMU graduate student learners can now apply to present their outstanding research in this year's Poster Competition that will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 or the 3MT Competition that will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026. Attached you will find the call of abstracts, along with the registration link. I have also included the registration link in this email for quicker access. We look forward to a robust competition this year that will be held in person at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, as our goal is to continue to highlight the great research occurring within our programs.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. India Woods.
The deadline to register for each competition is February 27th.
CIWRO Research Scientist Open Position
Research Scientist – Improving Short-term Fire Weather Warning Guidance 
Overview
The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) seeks a highly motivated individual to improve high resolution fire weather warning guidance using high resolution forecast models such as the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS). Fire weather watch and warning guidance can use short-term 0-6 hour probabilistic forecasts of atmospheric smoke from satellite detected wildfires, and the conditions for which fire spread may be likely to occur. The primary task of this position is to further improve future fire weather warning guidance through coupling of WoFS or similar systems with fire spread models, development of innovative visualization products, and verification of these improvements against radar and satellite observations. This is a Research Scientist position to be located in Norman Oklahoma at the National Weather Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.
More details about working at the University of Oklahoma, benefits packages, as well as living in Norman, Oklahoma are provided on our website. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance by championing a flexible work culture, offering adaptable work hours and a hybrid work arrangement. This empowering framework enables team members to seamlessly navigate personal commitments while effectively contributing to their professional responsibilities.
How to apply
Applications should be mailed to ciwro-careers@ou.edu Attn: Fire and include a cover letter, the names and contact information for 3 references, and your resume/cv. The cover letter must highlight your relevant qualifications and how they can contribute to high resolution fire weather forecasting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Postdoctoral Job Opportunity: The Tufts Institutional Research and Academic Career Development
This program, called Tufts IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by NIH-NIGMS. NIH funding for this program has recently been reinstated. While the long-term commitment from the NIH remains uncertain, we are dedicated to supporting Scholars through this program for as long as we are able. Mentors and applicants should be aware of the possibility that funding may be once again terminated by the NIH.
Tufts IRACDA prepares talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Key features that make our program attractive to postdocs are:
- In this 4-year program, the first year is funded by the research mentor with Years 2-4 funded by the NIGMS IRACDA grant. For these latter three grant-funded years, we provide salaries of $77K and up! The exact level is determined by mentor funding capacity in &ear 1 and years of postdoctoral experience.”
- Outstanding research opportunities in cell and developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemical biology and nutrition.
- Development of teaching skills through mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area and workshops on teaching methods that encourage active learning.
- Workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, and scientific presentations as well as coaching throughout the job search process.
- A tight-knit community of postdocs interested in academic careers plus opportunities to network with scholars in the 20 other IRACDA programs across the nation.
- Successful job searches: We have placed 48 of our 54 alumni (89%) at institutions of higher education across the country, with 85% of these being tenure-track positions.
- Campus locations in the Boston metropolitan area, a hub of biomedical research in academia and industry as well as a city rich in culture, sports and access to outdoor activities and extensive public transportation.
The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2026 is March 15, 2026. Later applications will be considered if positions are available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. We are looking for scholars who are passionate about research, want to develop skills critical for an academic research career and to gain experience with innovative teaching practices, and are committed to increasing diversity in the academic environment.
For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact us with questions.
We also hope you will follow our LinkedIn profiles and help us share our recruitment postings! LINKEDIN.
FAMU Graduate Research Studies
GFSD Application is Open NOW
Apply Now - The Application is Open | click link here
A PERFECT MATCH doctoral degree a potential National Physical– with a great future ahead.
The GFSD is more than a way to help promising science students earn their advanced degree. It offers an opportunity for employers across the United States to play a major role in training tomorrow’s scientists while enhancing and diversifying their workforce. The GFSD provides an important service to businesses, industries and laboratories by identifying tomorrow’s most promising scientists and matching them with employer-sponsors who support their doctoral training. GFSD assists employers with mentoring and other ways of increasing the likelihood that GFSD fellows will work for their sponsor after the Ph.D. Employer sponsors include the nation’s top agencies, companies and laboratories, along with more than 100 public and private universities. With an outstanding record of success, the GFSD brings today’s industry leaders together with tomorrow’s most promising science scholars – a perfect match.
ABOUT GFSD
The Graduate Fellowship for STEM Diversity is a unique partnership of industry, government and higher education. GFSD helps its partners to recruit, identify, select, and support outstanding U.S. doctoral students. Since granting its first fellowship award to seven young scholars in 1989, the GFSD partnership has provided fellowships to more than 600 aspiring scientists and engineers. Of these, nearly half are minorities and three-quarters are women. More than 300 have received the doctorate degree. GFSD’s principal objective is to aid in increasing the number of Ph.D.’s in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool of women
and historically underrepresented minorities. All U.S. citizens are eligible.
GFSD GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
GFSD Offers A two-phase, six-year fellowship program
- Initial support is for two or three years. If progress is satisfactory and the conditions of the award are maintained, support may continue for a total of up to six years. Students typically apply while seniors in college. (Some employers may require a postdoctoral employment commitment in return for continuing support.)
- Dissertation support is also available to students to apply for in the year prior to the one in which they intend to start their Ph.D. dissertation research. Funding begins in the year in which the research begins and, if the conditions of the award are maintained, may continue to the Ph.D.
BECOME AN GFSD FELLOW
To learn more and to apply online, go to www.stemfellowships.org. Students may apply starting in late August; the process closes in late December (see www.stemfellowships.org for exact dates). The information included on the online application is the same as that required for graduate school admission: degrees earned and expected, employment and internship history, grades (self-entered and later verified), GRE scores (optional), references, personal statement, etc. The Fellowship covers tuition and fees and provides a generous annual stipend. Students in the six-year program intern for two summers with their sponsor, who provides a salary and covers travel expenses. For students who receive six years of support, the total value of the Fellowship well exceeds $200,000.
Graduate Student Association (GSA) Opportunities @FAMU
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.
Need to Know
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.
Engineering Library Scholar Support
For Students
Library Hours
The last day of library’s staffed hours (Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5 PM) will be Friday, Dec. 12. The space will remain open during the intersession as building hours permit. Staffed hours will restart on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
New Items
Sometimes scholars need a laptop for more than a few hours. COE Library now has 3-Day loaner PC laptops and chargers. Also new to the library this semester are measuring kits. These packs include one each of tape measure roll, soft measuring tape, protractor and compass.
For further information, reach out to Shaundra Lee, Engineering Library Scholar Support Supervisor.
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.
WATH: 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.
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
Full Court Feature: Seminole women’s hoops standouts engineering success on and off the court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Being a student athlete at the collegiate level takes a lot of hard work. It’s early mornings, late nights, time management and the need to stack good games with good grades, but for FSU women’s basketball standouts Sydney Bowles and Avery Treadwell it may as well be rocket science.
The two pair their time at the Tucker Center with the Seminoles with demanding degrees at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Bowles a senior majoring in Civic Engineering while Treadwell, a junior is going for a degree in Chemical Engineering.
“Growing up I was always a math and science based girl,” said Bowles. “My dad actually is an engineer.”
“It was something I was naturally good at,” remarked Treadwell of taking to chemistry in high school. “It really clicked in my brain”.
But as a basketball future in college became clear for both players, so too did the demands of higher education. Both armed with the knowledge that two big dreams would require one big commitment.
“Sometimes you don’t get a lot of sleep, sometimes you miss out on things, but I know at the end of the day this is something that I want to do,” remarked Bowles of the balance and sacrifice. “It’s going to pay off in the end.”
“You have to be on top of it and know when you’re leaving, when you’re not here, and when all the things you have to take care of are,” added Treadwell of the demands of DI basketball mixed with a rigorous study schedule.
Bowles is a guard while Treadwell is a forward, the two are used to playing different positions on the same team, so while they don’t share a major, they both know what it’s like to help keep each other in the game.
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.
Website Transition Update – Materials & Aerospace Engineering
You may have noticed changes on the college website regarding the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Following the department's renaming, the website will be updated to reflect the new name. Most page titles and text references to the department have already been changed from "Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering" and "MAE" within those department web pages where appropriate. I am still working on updating language site-wide.
URLs have also been changed; however, if you type in or click on an old link within our site, it should redirect you to the proper page. For example, the Undergraduate Admissions page URL has been updated, but if you type in or use this link, it will still take you to MAE Undergraduate Admissions webpage.
File names will not change, meaning links to PDFs, images, and other media items housed on the website will stay the same.
While I've tried to make this transition as smooth as possible, I expect there will be some interruptions and broken pathways. If you encounter an issue, please notify me via the website update request form or by email.
Ginny Fouts
(she/her/hers)
Web Content Marketing Strategist
Reminder - LEED Training for Students - New Webinars
LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Workshops
Finish your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before April 2026, when the exam version is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability.
- LEED: Is the #1 Sustainability Certification and is recognized globally
- Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.
- Open to All: Available for students of all years, with no prior experience required as our workshop has helped over 13,000 pass their exam.
- Time Sensitive: Those who pass before April 2026 will not be required to take the updated and more challenging new exam.
- Affordable: Limited time student discounts are available for you!
- High Pass Rate: Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material which significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam's historically low pass rate.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
- January 17, 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
- February 14, 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST - OR -
- On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options (1-5) are all identical.
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here.
Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It's the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com
ORNL Internship and Job Opportunities: February 2026 Newsletter
ORNL Opportunities | A Newsletter of Internships and Jobs for New Graduates 
- February 2026
William Jenks | Core Universities Student Programs Lead, Office of Research Education, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, jenksws@ornl.gov | 515-451-4711
FAMU-FSU 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.
Fall 2025 Student Advising Hours:
Tuesday - 8:30 AM - 12 Noon (Virtual)
Wednesday - 8:30 AM - 12 Noon COE A143 (Appointments only (Virtual or In-Person)) & 1 PM - 4:30 PM COE A143 Virtual & Walk-Ins
- Except for special events at FAMU Main Campus.
Thursday - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (COE A143
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FSU - Tiffany Lueng Career Liaison for the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Spring 2026 Student Advising Hours
Career Advising by Appointment Only
- In-Person: Tuesday - Thursday, A141
- Virtual: 9:00am-4:00pm
Please email tleung@fsu.edu to schedule an appointment.
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.
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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