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Six С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering Students Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 Conference
Six undergraduates from С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering earned AIChE scholarships during the 2025 Southern Regional Conference, recognizing academic achievement and leadership within the professional student chapter.

Two С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering Professors Honored with 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award
С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ engineering faculty members Ashwin Parthasarathy and Pei-Sung Lin have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Recognized at the university’s annual Faculty Honors Ceremony, the duo leads cutting-edge efforts in biomedical optics and intelligent transportation systems. Their combined research contributions have attracted millions in funding and earned national recognition. Learn how their innovations are driving real-world impact and advancing С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s research excellence.

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ E-Council and Engineering Students Showcase Talent at 2025 Innovation Fest
The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Engineering’s E-Council welcomed more than 200 students for Innovation Fest 2025—two dynamic days of competitions, research showcases and networking with industry leaders. From building robotic racers to tackling cybersecurity threats and reimagining campus spaces, students put their skills to the test. Check out the event highlights, meet the team behind the scenes, and see why Innovation Fest is one of the most anticipated student-led events of the year.

Maya Trotz, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page Foundation
Professor Maya Trotz receives the prestigious 2024 Ocean Decade Champion award from the Every Page Foundation. Her research focuses on alternative solutions to protect certain communities. This recognition highlights С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Giving Week 2025: Support Engineering in Honor of Rocky D. Bull’s Birthday
In honor of Rocky‘s birthday, we hope you consider supporting the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Engineering to meet our 2025 goals this С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Giving Week!
April 10, 2025Featured

Student Spotlight: Five Engineering Student’s Awarded at 2025 Eweek Awards Banquet
The engineering societies of the Tampa Bay area hosted the annual Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, where five С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Engineering student's received awards at the banquet and were recognized as “Engineering Student(s) of the Year.

Eleven С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.
April 4, 2025Featured

Joe Register Donates to С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering to Support Student Innovation
In December 2024, Joe Register, Ph.D., chief engineer at AEVEX Aerospace and a proud alumnus of the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Engineering, generously donated to the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Foundation to support multiple initiatives within the college. Register earned his master’s in electrical engineering from С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ in 2012. His contribution will directly enhance opportunities for students. The College of Engineering expresses its gratitude to Joe and Alicia Register for their generosity.
April 2, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineers Inspire Future Innovators at SPC BEAM 2025
С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering took center stage at SPC BEAM 2025, inspiring future engineers through interactive discussions on STEM careers, research, and academic pathways. Faculty, students, and alumni, including SPC graduates—shared insights on transferring to С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ and excelling in engineering fields. With strong partnerships in Tampa Bay, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ continues to support and mentor the next generation of innovators. Click to read how С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is shaping the future of engineering!
For years, Aarans Pond has been a dumping ground. A team from С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is trying to change that and improve the water quality. Aarans Pondis located off of Fletcher Avenue near 15th Street and was created more than 50 years ago to deal with flooding in the University area. Stormwater ponds were a common fix for low-lying communities. Learn more about the pond now in 2025.
March 20, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured

Gelisa Evans, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Electrical Engineering Recent Graduate Honored at Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum with Energy Scholarship!
Gelisa Evans graduated from the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Engineering in the fall of 2024 with an undergraduate in electrical engineering. Before graduation, Gelisa received the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE): Women in Energy Scholarship, which led to a to wonderful opportunity.

Mantis Shrimp’s Shock-Absorbing Phononic Shields: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Engineering Faculty’s Role in New Study
Assistant Professor Meisam Asgari, from the Department of Medical Engineering at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, was recently recognized for his contribution to a research paper published in Science (Vol. 387, Issue 6734, pp. 659–66). The study, titled Does the Mantis Shrimp Pack a Phononic Shield? explores the impact-resistant properties of the peacock mantis shrimp’s dactyl club.