JP Romero, a biomedical engineering student at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, was recently awarded an FSU IDEA grant from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CRE).

The grant, funded by the Steve Madden Undergraduate Research Award at Florida State University, will enable Romero to continue his research to help fight cardiovascular disease with new 3-D chip technology.

Simeon Newman received the American Chemical Society award for best undergraduate poster in the Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) for his project entitled, “Progress in the Development of Modular Gylcopolymers Tailored to Inhibit Norovirus Infections.”

He is an undergraduate chemical engineering student at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida A&M University. 

Florida State University has recognized eight outstanding faculty members with the Developing Scholar Award, which recognizes associate professors’ research and creative contributions. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and FSU faculty member Hadi Mohammadigoushki, in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, was one of the 2024 awardees.

Last night, we celebrated our amazing faculty and staff at the 2024 College Employee & Faculty Awards Banquet at Southwood Golf Club. It was a great event with a packed house. Congratulations to the excellent faculty and staff who were recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the college’s success:

STAFF

Administrative Staff Member of the Year
Stirling Spasaro, Dean’s Office

Technical Staff Member of the Year
Brandon Rosenthal, CCS

Subramanian Ramakrishnan, a FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, was recently awarded a $300,000 grant from NASA to inspire students to participate in research for the science agency and to pursue STEM degrees.

They will get valuable training and help build next-generation sensors needed for NASA’s space program. 

Modern life relies on plastic. This lightweight, adaptable product is a cornerstone of packaging, medical equipment, the aerospace and automotive industries and more. But plastic waste remains a problem as it degrades in landfills and pollutes oceans.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a potential alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastic that is made from carbon dioxide (CO2) and lignin, a component of wood that is a low-cost byproduct of paper manufacturing and biofuel production.

Lauren Bishop is taking every opportunity she sees to make a positive impact before she graduates this spring.

From organizations to volunteering, the Florida State University chemical engineering undergrad takes time to make a difference. 

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Yan Li, a chemical and biomedical engineering professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, to its College of Fellows. 

Li was nominated, reviewed and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows for addressing critical challenges in neurological tissue regeneration, service to the biomedical profession, and inspiring female and minority students.