FAMU-FSU Engineering vaults to Top 40 ranking nationwide
In the 2021 Best College rankings, FAMU-FSU Engineering moved up to Top 40 public schools nationwide and Top 2 schools in Florida
Researchers awarded $659,000 Department of Defense grant for materials study
New materials made from polymer (resin) matrix composites are the latest trend in materials research. They have the potential to make planes light-weight and more fuel-efficient. They can also be used to protect troops from explosions. Researchers say the versatility of these materials is vast, but more understanding is needed on the nano-scale for them to reach their full potential.
NSF-funded “factory-in-a-box” concept could mitigate supply shortage challenges
In a crisis like the current COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic, even something as simple as a face mask can suddenly become a hot commodity. In the wake of a disaster, supplies can run out while getting time-sensitive medicines to people in need could mean life and death for someone from an affected area.
Two researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering hope a new concept called “factory-in-a-box” may provide a solution for disruption in the supply chain that occurs in a disaster.
Six Sigma and Lean certifications help engineering students stand out from the crowd
“Right now, the big thing is disruption. Shattering the mold, because that’s where you get gigantic increases,” John Taylor says. “Everyone is looking for the next big thing.”
Taylor teaches lean manufacturing and process improvement in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He posits that while disruption might be great for designers, for engineers who work with highly repetitive processes and need consistency, disruption is not a welcome idea.