Florida State University freshman Aashutosh Pokharel’s journey from the Himalayas to Tallahassee is a story of academic pursuit, resilience and cultural exploration.

As the only undergraduate student from Nepal on FSU’s campus, his discovery of the university was serendipitous. While studying fundamental particles in physics, Pokharel learned about Paul Dirac, the renowned physicist who earned a Nobel Prize in 1933 for his contributions to atomic theory.

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

On Tuesday, April 23, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering held a Launch and Order of the Engineer Ring ceremony on the campus lawn for graduating seniors.

A record number of senior engineering students from the nation’s joint college participated in the event, which marks their transition from student to professional engineer. 

More than 275 students took the Order of the Engineer oath and accepted the stainless-steel ring “on their working hand,” which signifies a commitment to upholding professional and ethical standards in their engineering career.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering alum Lance Ellerbe was honored with the prestigious Science Spectrum Trailblazer award at the 38th Black Engineer Award (BEYA) STEM DTX Conference held earlier this year.

Ellerbe is an engineering & technology manager for Lockheed Martin.

The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who significantly impact science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Professionals are celebrated for their innovative contributions and pavement of new paths in the field, reflecting their dedication and excellence.