Remembering Wright C. Finney: A Legacy of Service and Excellence in Engineering Education

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering community mourns the passing of Mr. Wright C. Finney, a dedicated educator, researcher and mentor whose contributions shaped the foundation of our Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering for nearly three decades.

Mr. Finney passed away last week, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service that continues to influence our academic programs and the countless students and faculty members whose lives he touched.

Engineering Students Shine in FSU’s iGEM Team Gold Medal at 2025 Paris Competition

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering biomedical engineers play pivotal role in international synthetic biology breakthrough addressing microplastics health crisis

Three biomedical engineering students from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering helped propel Florida State University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team to a gold medal at the world’s premier synthetic biology research symposium, showcasing breakthrough work in microplastics mitigation and human health protection.

Revolutionary Polymers Reshape Materials Science and Sustainability

With vitrimers, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers pioneer recyclable, self-healing polymer networks that combine durability with environmental responsibility

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are advancing materials science through groundbreaking work on vitrimers, an innovative class of polymers that could revolutionize manufacturing sustainability while enhancing material performance across industries from automotive to medical devices.

Department Secures Over $16 Million in Research Grants for Advanced Materials and Biomedical Innovation

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) has secured more than $16 million in competitive research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, the Army Research Office (ARO) and other federal agencies.

This substantial investment advances cutting-edge research initiatives in sustainable materials, battery technology, biomedical applications and space exploration while enhancing student learning outcomes and fostering pioneering discoveries.

Awardees Shine at 2025 Engineering Employee & Faculty Awards Night

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering gathered at the Parkview at Cascades Ballroom to celebrate excellence across our college community.

The annual College Awards Night recognized the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to education, research, student support, and service. Through innovation, leadership and dedication to our mission, these individuals exemplify the excellence that defines our college.

Biomedical Engineering Undergraduates Publish in Leading Scientific Journal

Functional Amyloids Research: Transforming Drug Delivery and Healthcare Innovation

Brianna McVay and Dana Wolfe, undergraduate biomedical engineering student researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, have achieved a major milestone: their collaborative project on functional amyloids has been published in Langmuir, a top-tier scientific journal for chemistry and materials science.

FAMU-FSU Engineering Student Explores Innovative Cancer Therapies During Summer at Penn

Lazaro “Laz” Castano, a biomedical engineering undergraduate in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, is making significant strides in cancer research through his honors thesis on targeted drug delivery.

Originally from Cuba and raised in Naples, Florida, Castano chose Florida State University for its history and proximity to home while pursuing his passion for applying engineering to healthcare challenges.

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