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First time in USF history: Two USF Engineering 黑料爆料 Won the Goldwater Sponsorship, Two Years in a Row
For the first time in university history, the USF College of Engineering celebrates two students being named Barry Goldwater Scholars for the second year in a row. Meet Abdul-Malik Zekri and Benjamin Barrera-Altuna鈥攖railblazers in computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence鈥攚hose groundbreaking undergraduate research has set a new institutional record and positioned USF as Florida鈥檚 top-performing school for the nation鈥檚 most prestigious STEM scholarship.
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!
USF College of Engineering Hosts Spring 2025 Induction Ceremonies for Engineering Graduates
USF Engineering celebrated its Spring 2025 Order of the Engineer and Computer Science and Engineering Induction into the Profession ceremonies on May 9 at the Marshall Student Center. The events marked an important milestone for graduating seniors entering the engineering and computing field.
May 12, 2025Featured
Bridging Generations of Scholars: USF Tenured Engineering Faculty Engage with New Faculty
The USF College of Engineering welcomed 10 new faculty during a tenured faculty meet-and-greet on March 14, 2025. The event included research presentations, a tenure FAQ panel, and a speed mentoring session with tenured faculty mentors. Read more about USF鈥檚 dedication to engineering excellence and faculty development.
2025 Fulbright Specialist 鈥� Engineering Professor, Arash Takshi
Professor Arash Taksh, has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State. This appointment provides U.S. professionals like Takshi with a chance to participate in short-term, project-based exchanges, where they work with host institutions abroad to promote mutual understanding and foster educational collaborations. The Fulbright Specialist Program is designed to provide U.S. academics and professionals with the opportunity to share their expertise globally while building capacity at their overseas host institutions.
USF Engineering Assistant Professor Awarded New Researcher Grant in 2025: Rituparna Samanta
Assistant Professor Rituparna Samanta from USF鈥檚 Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering has been awarded a 2025 New Researcher Grant. Her work explores the phase behavior of proteins and polymers, advancing biomedical engineering and materials science. Samanta joined USF in 2024 after postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins.
Six USF Engineering 黑料爆料 Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 Conference
Six undergraduates from USF鈥檚 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 USF Engineering Professors Honored with 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award
USF engineering faculty members Ashwin Parthasarathy and Pei-Sung Lin have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Recognized at the university鈥檚 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 USF鈥檚 research excellence.
USF E-Council and Engineering 黑料爆料 Showcase Talent at 2025 Innovation Fest
The USF College of Engineering鈥檚 E-Council welcomed more than 200 students for Innovation Fest 2025鈥攖wo 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, USF 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 USF鈥檚 leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
USF Giving Week 2025: Support Engineering in Honor of Rocky D. Bull鈥檚 Birthday
In honor of Rocky鈥榮 birthday, we hope you consider supporting the USF College of Engineering to meet our 2025 goals this USF Giving Week!
April 10, 2025Featured
Student Spotlight: Five Engineering Student鈥檚 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 USF College of Engineering student's received awards at the banquet and were recognized as 鈥淓ngineering Student(s) of the Year.