Graduate Preview

When: february 26–27, 2025

Where: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Join us on February 26-27 to learn about the college, our faculty, and graduate student life in Tallahassee, Florida. Over two days in Florida’s beautiful and unique Red Hills region, you will discover:

• What sets our college apart from the rest
• Unique benefits within the College of Engineering
• Q&A sessions with your department
• College, department and laboratory tours
• Personal meetings with faculty and administrators
• Current graduate student research poster presentations

Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, february 26, 2026 (all Thursday events are optional)

Self-Guided Tours at FAMU and FSU main campus

4:30-6:00 PM Evening reception with poster presentations (meet department faculty & staff) @ IRCB (2001 Levy Ave)

Friday, february 27, 2026

8:00-8:30 AM – Breakfast & Welcome- AME Lobby

8:30-9:00 AM – Associate Dean’s Message- AME 106

9:00-12:00 PM – Department Breakout Sessions

• Civil & Environmental Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm A115
• Chemical & Biomedical Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm B134
• Electrical & Computer Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm A125
• Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm B212
• Materials Science & Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm A329
• Mechanical Engineering - FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Rm A235

12:15-1:15 PM – Lunch with Faculty & Staff- MRB/HPMI

1:15-4:15 PM – Research Center Tours

• Center for Advanced Power Systems
• Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center
• High-Performance Materials Institute
• National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
• Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response Center (RIDER)
• Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building (IRCB)

5:30 PM – Dinner with current Graduate Students @ Madison Social (705 S Woodward Ave #101)

There are a limited number of spaces available for Grad Preview. Be sure to request your spot by Friday, February 6 2026, to be considered for a travel stipend!  Local guests and those not in need of a travel stipend, have until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to RSVP.

Apply to Attend

**We offer travel assistance for prospective graduate students from outside the Tallahassee area. Please note your interest in travel expenses when making your request. Priority consideration will be given to admitted doctoral students.**