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USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station
More than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.
Celebrating Our Veterans: Four Stories of Service and Success
This Veterans Day, we celebrate three USF College of Engineering students - Daniel Delgado, Omololu Makinde, and Roberto Montero - whose paths from the Navy, Army, and Air Force have led them to groundbreaking research and student leadership at USF.
November 11, 2025Students
USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 1, 2025Mechanical, Students
USF Postdoctoral Researcher Prakirti Singh Earns Second Prize at 2025 AMPP Annual Conference
Prakirti Singh, a post-doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at USF, for earning second prize at the 2025 AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Annual Conference. Singh presented research focused on materials protection and performance, competing among top doctoral students and industry professionals.
AAEES Honored Three USF Engineering Students and Alum
Three members of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing USF’s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.
June 6, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured, Students
John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Awarded to USF Engineering Student
Fernanda Silva Pimenta, a PhD candidate within the USF Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Research by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Her pioneering research in sustainable solar energy technologies and chemical engineering underscores her potential as a rising leader in renewable energy research.
USF Engineering Student Nolan Worley Accepted into FSU Summer REU Program
USF Industrial and Management Systems Engineering student Nolan Worley has been selected for Florida State University’s highly competitive Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. A member of Dr. Zach Haber’s research group, Worley has contributed to innovative studies on Ultra High-Performance Concrete for bridge infrastructure. His acceptance into the REU program is a testament to his dedication and potential for a future in materials science and engineering.
USF Engineering Master’s Student Receives 2024–25 AAEES Foundation Scholarship
Tione Grant, a master’s student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was recognized at the 2025 American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists Convocation and Celebration of Excellence on April 10 for receiving the 2024–25 American Academy of Environmental Scientists and Engineers AAEES Foundation Scholarship. The award supports students pursuing a master’s degree in environmental engineering or environmental science. Congratulations, Tione!
May 15, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Students
USF Engineering Graduate Researcher Earns First Place at Local & Statewide Competitions
Join us in celebrating USF Engineering graduate researcher Emily Morgan Amick, who successfully competed and won at both the USF Graduate Student Research Symposium and the statewide Conference for Florida Graduate Schools!
Six USF Engineering Students Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 Conference
Six undergraduates from USF’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.
USF College of Engineering Showcases Innovation at Synapse Summit 2025
On March 25th, the USF College of Engineering attended the annual 2025 Synapse Summit at Raymond James Stadium. The event, Tampa’s premier technology and innovation conference, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and academic leaders to foster collaboration and technological advancements. USF’s exhibit highlighted faculty-led research initiatives, including advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable infrastructure.
USF E-Council and Engineering Students Showcase Talent at 2025 Innovation Fest
The USF 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.