Grad News

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering news for graduate students

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DOE SCGSR Program for Graduate Students

Are you a Ph.D. student looking to energize your dissertation with world-class scientific power at a DOE laboratory or facility? The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2026 Solicitation 1, due May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET. Login here. Attend the upcoming Application Assistance Workshops to learn more about the DOE SCGSR program, receive application guidance, and field questions to program area scientists!

 

Application Assistance Workshops

Workshop 1: DOE SCGSR Program Overview and Abstract Preparation

March 5, 2026, 2:00-3:30PM ET

Register Here.

 

Workshop 2: Q&A and Application Guidance/ Proposal Writing

April 9, 2026, 2:00PM-4:30PM ET

Register Here.

 

Additional Questions? Attend our weekly virtual office hours: Fridays 1:00-2:00 PM ET from March 6^th to May 1^st

ZOOM Office Hours here.

 

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Library News: Understanding Academic Publishing Workshops

Understanding Academic Publishing is a workshop series designed to help students, faculty, and staff build practical skills in publishing and disseminating research. Workshops address research planning, the publication process, writing across different academic genres, copyright and permissions, open access, and research impact. Each session emphasizes practical tools and techniques to support publication. The series runs February 17 through March 24 with workshops being held in the Strozier Library on the main FSU campus. More information and registration can be found here.

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2026 3MT and Poster Competition

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NSBE STEM Camp | The Science of You

Discover the scientific secrets behind body care, wellness, self-care and innovation. Students will uncover the science of beauty in a new light as they redefine personal self-care through chemistry and technology.

One-Day Workshop

March 7th, 2026

10am-3pm with a Showcase at 6pm

Challenger Learning Center 200 S. Duval Street Tallahassee, FL

Open to lab leaders ages 12 - 17

• Hands-on Labs
• Industry guests
• Body care kit

Register today. Click here for details about student scholarships. Select: Scholarship Recipient Ticket

In partnership with the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

 

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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 

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National Engineers Week, February 22-28, 2026

Northrop Grumman RSO Days, 5:30P, FAMU Campus, Commons Bldg. 103 (Jacobs)

Survivor 50 Premier, February 25, 2026, 7P-11P, CLC IMAX | SOLD OUT!

Engineering Makerspace Open House, February 26, 2026, 10A-2P, A108 (Philips)

Girl Day, February 26. 2026

Grad Preview, February 26, 2026, 4:30P -6:00P, Evening Reception, IRCB (Evans)

Grad Preview, February 27, 2026, 8:00A -5:30P, AME & MRB (Evans)

Northrup Grumman RSO Day, February 27, 2026, TBD, TBD, (Jacobs)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, February 28, 2026 9A-4P, B135 (Ernst)

Harambe Festival, February 28, 2026, 11:00A -5P, FAMU Will Packer Amphitheater

Literature Review Workshop, March 2, 2026, 3:30-4:30P, IRCB 1030 (Hof-Mahoney, Markum) | To attend, register here.

FSU's 15th Annual Great Give, March 4, 2026, 24 hours, (Jacobs)

#1 Research Town Hall, VP Research Stacey Patterson, March 4, 2026, 3:00P-5:00P, MRB 114 (Liang)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, March 4, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

FSU Accepted Student Webinar, March 5, 2026, 7P, ZOOM (Hope C.)

Deans' Distinguished Seminar, with Dr. Stewart Fotheringham, March 6, 2026, 12:30:pm, B134 (Guo, CEE)

RIDER Research Seminar, March 6, 2026, 10:00A-12:00P, B202 (Oztan)

SeaPerch, March 6, 2026, TBD, FSU Leach Center Pool (Damion Dunlap)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, March 7, 2026 9A-4P, B135 (Ernst)

NSBE JR. Meetings, March 7, 2026, 11:00A-1:00P, A125 (McGill)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, March 11, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

Spring Break, March 16-20, 2026 - No classes

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, March 18, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, March 21, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

#2 Research Town Hall, VP Research Charles Weatherford, March 23, 2026, 3:00P-5:00P, MRB 114 (Liang)

ChE Undergraduate Townhall, March 24, 2026, 5:00P-7:00P, B210 (Gaughf)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, March 25, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

BME Undergraduate Townhall, March 24, 2026, 5:00P-7:00P, B210 (Gaughf)

CBE Grad Preview, March 26, 2026, TBD, TBD, (Ali)

CBE Research Day + DDS Frank Bates, March 27, 2026, 2:30-3:30pm DDS and Awards at 3:30pm, TBD

CBE Grad Preview, March 27, 2026, TBD, TBD, (Ali)

FAMU Spring Preview at Engineering, March 28, 2026, 11:00A-1:00P, A Atrium (Roberts)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, March 28, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

NSBE JR. Meetings, March 28, 2026, 11:00A-1:00P, A125 (McGill)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, April 1, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, April 4, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, April 8, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

Florida Quantum Conference, April 9-11, 2026, TBD at FSU Kroto Auditorium

Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 10, 2026, Poster session: 10:00am-12:00pm; Lunch, speaker and awards, 12:00pm-1:30pm, TBD (AbdelRazig)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, April 11, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

NSBE JR. Meetings, April 11, 2026, 11:00A-1:00P, A125 (McGill)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, April 15, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

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.

FAMU Day of Giving, April 16-17, 2026

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 16-17, 2026, TBD, TBD

Senior Design Day, April 17, 2026, TBD, TBD. (Shearer)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, April 18, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

ASCE Bridge Florida, April 18, 2026, 8:00A-12:00P, COE (Spainhour)

Launch Ceremony, April 21, 2026, 6P-8P, COE B Lawn (Rambo-Roddenberry)

CBS Survivor Weekly Watch Party, April 22, 2026, 7:30P, Proof Brewery Co. (Shearer)

Graduate Research Symposium, April 23, 2026, 4:30P-6:00P, TBD (Jacobs)

Last Day of Classes, April 24, 2026

Faculty & Staff Meeting, April 24, 2026, 1P-3:30P B221 (Brown)

Brilliant Resilience Saturday School, April 25, 2026 9A-4P, B235 (Ernst)

NSBE JR. Meetings, April 25, 2026, 11:00A-1:00P, A125 (McGill)

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 2, 2026, 2:00P, Lawson Multipurpose Center

Leon County Schools STEAM Challenge, May 8, 2026,  8:00A-1:30P, A atrium

Memorial Day Holiday, May 25, 2026, College Closed

 

Bookmark college events webpage. 

 

 

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2026 First Fridays Quantum Bites Brown Bag Lunch Series

UPCOMING Quantum Bites, 12-1 pm with pizza lunch in IRCB 1030

• 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

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Spring 2026 Department Graduate Seminars

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

 

 

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CEE + Dean's Distinguished Seminar - March 6, 2026

The Unseen Influence of “Place” on Behavior: Implications for Spatial Modeling, with speaker Stewart Fotheringham, National Academy of Sciences, Academia Europaea, Fellow, UK Academy of Social Sciences; Krafft Professor of Spatial Data Science, Department of Geography, Florida State University and Director of the Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.
Friday, March 6, 2065 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134

 

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - March 13, 2026

Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Material in a Florida Panhandle Bridge Replacement Project with Extremely Aggressive Environment, with Greene & Associates, LLC speakers Chad Thompson, P.E., Tallahassee Office Lead, LLC and Michael Mohney, P.E.
Friday, March 13, 2065 at 12:30 p.m., COE B134

 

 

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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

 

 

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar - April 17, 2026

Surveying Reality (SurReal): Immersive Technologies in Surveying Education, with ​speaker Dr. Dimitrios Bolkas, Associate Professor and Program Chair, Surveying Engineering Program Pennsylvania State University
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., ZOOM https://bit.ly/4a7fYCQ

 

 

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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 

 

 

 

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Evaluation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ADAS) Influence on Florida Intersection Safety

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First Robotics Tallahassee Regional Competition, Call for Judges

The 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition game, REBUILT, has been released and we would like to invite you to see it in person as a judge for the Tallahassee Regional Event on April 17th and 18th, 2026 at the Alfred Lawson Center. 

This is a high school robotics program that brings teams from around the world to the FAMU campus to compete in a three (3) day tournament and they are need of judges for a two (2) day inspiring experience!  No experience is needed.

Teams this year will gather balls designated as fuel and shoot them into hubs to score points for their alliances.  At the end of the game teams will climb towers at their players station for bonus points. Being a judge will give you a front row seat to the excitement that is about to come to Tallahassee. The full game video can be found here.

Elise and Kelli will once again be the Co-Judge Advisors for the competition, and we are looking forward to working with new and returning judges. If you know someone else who might enjoy being a judge, please invite them to register as well!

Apply to volunteer today:

1. Login or Create an account here.
2. Click the Volunteer Registration tab & click ‘Volunteer at an Event’
3. Filter events by program (FRC) and area to find an event near you
4. Select roles you are interested in (Judge)
5. Complete your required youth protection background screening (applicable every 3 years in US & Canada only) & ensure you have agreed to the Consent & Release Form.

As a reminder, judging is two full days of fun. As we get closer to the event, we’ll be assigning you to judge for Machine Attributes, Team Attribute awards, or as a Match Observer. If you have a preference, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Get ready for an exciting two days - we guarantee you will continue to be amazed at the creativity and energy displayed by the students and their adult mentors. 

Finally, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  We can’t wait to see you in Tallahassee!

Kelli Van Antwerp & Elise Cronin-Hurley

FIRST Robotics Competition Co-Judge Advisors

Tallahassee  Regional, FIRST Robotics Competition

www.tallahasseefrc.org | tallahasseeregional@gmail.com

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FSU CFA Performance Schedule

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CGE Coffee Hour: Graduate Lounge

Dissertation and Thesis Defenses

Dissertation Defenses 

Ziyue Li, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event Location: B-202

Md Alamgir Hossain, Thursday, March 5th, 2026, @ 2:00 PM - 4 :00 PM | Event Location: COE A115

Suleyman Soltanov, Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Event Location: AME 211

Gary Germanton, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Event Location:  B333 Mag Lab - General Science

Ayobami Olajube, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 2:00 PM  - 4:00 PM | Event Location: CAPS-RF1-147-LCR (Large Conference Room)

Dayna Richter, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 10:30 AM  - 12:00 PM | Event Location: IRCB 1030

Qi Wang, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 3:00 PM  - 5:00 PM | Event Location: B-202B

Sarajeen Saima Hoque, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Event Location: B202

Masahiro Fukuda, Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM  - 4:00 PM | Event Location: B-202B

Seyedreza Abazari, Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM | Event Location: A-115

 

THESIS DEFENSES

Kyle Evans, Monday, March 09, 2026 @ 1:30 PM  - 3:30 PM | Event Location: AME 106

Omotolani Ajetunmobi, Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Event Location: B-202 

 

For full defense announcement info click here.

 

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Opportunities for Graduates

DOE SCGSR Applications Now Open

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is accepting applications for the 2026 Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program. Deadline: May 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

Key Actions:

• Apply: Online here.
• Workshop 1 (Program overview): March 5, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m. ET (Zoom link in original email)
• Workshop 2 (Application guidance): April 9, 2026, 2–4:30 p.m. ET (Zoom link in original email)
• Weekly office hours: Fridays, 1–2 p.m. ET starting March 6 (Zoom link in original email)

The program provides supplemental support for graduate students conducting thesis research at DOE National Labs, with potential international research opportunities.

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Moellership -- Domestic Natural Disaster Response, Recovery, Resilience

This specific fund is focused on work with nonprofits that support populations impacted by domestic natural disasters (response/ recovery/ resilience). If you are a student who plans to work with domestic nonprofit agencies in this capacity, the Moellership Program may be for you!  

The application window has closed for the Summer 26 cycle, but there still may be a place for someone if we can figure out a match for this fund this month. 

The Moellership Program, named for its founder Bill Moeller, provides undergraduate and graduate students at Florida State University the opportunity to focus 8-12 weeks of their summer working with a nonprofit agency to address a community identified need. Students receive a stipend of up to $4,000 for participation in the program.

Eligibility 
Current Florida State University students, both undergraduate and graduate, are eligible to apply, provided they have a minimum 2.75 GPA, have completed at least one semester at FSU, and will enroll at FSU in the semester following their Moellership experience (Fall 2026) . To participate during the summer, students cannot graduate before the following December. Students with previous service experience and a desire to collaborate with communities to create positive change are encouraged to apply.

Application Components: 
Applicant Information 
Project Proposal (incorporates responses to questions on the attached pdf -- max 10 double spaced pages) 
Project Budget & Justification for use of funds — up to $4000
Letter of Recommendation from faculty or community engagement supervisor 
Offer Letter from non-profit agency confirming readiness to supervise Moellership pending selection  
Contact information for two additional references

Essential Questions for the Proposal: THE BIG WHY? 
Why did you choose to work with this specific social issue?
Why did you select this agency? 
Why did you select this location? 
Why is now the right time for YOU to participate in the Moellership experience? 
What knowledge and skills do you hope to gain as a result of this experience? 
Provide a job description that captures a typical week of service with your agency. 
What have you done/what will you do in order to prepare?
When you return, how will you communicate your experience to other students and raise awareness about the social issue you addressed?

Agency Letter
Please find below the things you may need for the agency letter. you would want to contextualize for your specific case... The letter needs to be on the letterhead from the agency and include the physical location. It should also include the following: 

• Should you be awarded funding through the Moellership program that they would host your service experience
• the name of the individual who would supervise your work 
• Anticipated Dates 
• The nature of the work of the organization and what you might be doing or contributing / approx # of hours each day or week
• What the agency would provide (ex: training, credentials, housing, meals, bus ticket, etc.)  

Contact
Brie Shannon, Assistant Director | bpshannon@fsu.edu

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Registration Link here. 

If you have any questions, please email Ms. India Woods. 

The deadline to register for each competition is February 27th.

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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.

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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.

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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 

1. 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.)
2. 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.

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Graduate Student Association (GSA) Opportunities @FAMU

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.  

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

Learn more about FSU ALERT

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. 

• Emergency Preparedness Guide

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.   

• 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.
  • WATCH: Run, Hide, Fight video
  • WATCH: Active Threat Training video

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. 

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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

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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: 

Keep up with the plan here.

 

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Good to Know

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

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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:

1. January 17, 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. February 14, 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST - OR -
3. 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

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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

 

 

 

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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

CPDC Website | Handshake 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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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