FSU Engineering Alumni Drive Innovation: Four Graduates Named to Prestigious Seminole 100

Florida State University’s annual Seminole 100 awards ceremony celebrated a milestone achievement for four distinguished FAMU-FSU College of Engineering alumni, recognizing their contributions to technological innovation and economic growth across the Southeast.

The February 22, 2025 ceremony, held at FSU’s Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, showcased the remarkable achievements of alumni-led enterprises that exemplify excellence in engineering and entrepreneurship.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Fred O. Simons, Jr. Remembered for Joint College Contributions

In Memoriam, July 7, 1937 – October 26, 2024

Professor Fred Oliver Simons, Jr. began his academic journey in his birth state at Mississippi State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1960. His drive and determination then took him and his young family to Gainesville, Florida, where he earned his Master of Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida (U. of F.) in 1962 and his Ph.D. in 1965.

RIDER Center Partners in $28.7M Grid Resilience Project

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center will participate in a $28.7 million federal investment to protect Florida communities against extreme weather events.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant will support the City of Tallahassee Electric & Gas Utility in deploying a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) to strengthen grid resilience and provide backup power to critical facilities.

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