TWIE | This Week in Engineering |
November 14, 2022 | Issue 5 |
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Second Harvest of the Big Bend Holiday Food Distributions |
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Welcome to The Breakroom, B226-H, which is available from 9:00 am-5:00 pm on normal business days. Reserve a 50-minute slot using this link:
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Interested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work at Engineering?
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Everyone in our FAMU-FSU Engineering community is invited to join our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the college. This past year, our Let’s Start Here (LSH) Leadership Committee began this work in earnest for our faculty, students and staff. We are currently accepting volunteer interest in serving on the newly-formed Engineering DEI Advisory Council, which will pick up where the LSH committee left off.
In addition to the DEI Advisory Council, there are myriad other ways to get involved in creating a college culture that is more inclusive, offers equal opportunities for all and celebrates the diversity on our campus. There’s something for anyone who is interested in this important work. Please take a moment to complete this form if you are interested in joining us.
Thank you!
Tisha Keller, M.A.
Marketing + Communications Director
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Opportunities for Undergraduates |
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The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) will host its second cohort of students for the "Undergraduate Research and Innovation Experience in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention."
Nellone Reid and Sagnik Basuray will host 10 students over the 10-week (5/22 - 7/28) summer program. The students will work with 1 of our 10 faculty mentors and take part in a variety of seminars, workshops and social activities.
Student participants will also receive transportation to and from NJIT, housing for the 10 weeks, funds for meals and a $6000 stipend. Students from underrepresented communities with a lack of research facilities and resources at their home institutions are encouraged to apply. Such institutions include but are not limited to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 2-year community colleges. We suggest that interested students ask a department faculty professor for a direct recommendation.
The application deadline is January 20, 2023.
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NSF Funded Training Programs from Rosetta Commons |
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Rosetta Commons REU: A Cyberlinked Program in Computational Biomolecular Structure & Design Interns in this geographically distributed REU program have the opportunity to participate in research using Rosetta Commons software. The Rosetta Commons software library includes physics-based and deep learning algorithms for biomolecular modeling and design. It has enabled notable scientific advances in computational biology, including de novo protein design, enzyme design, ligand docking, and structure prediction of biological macromolecules and macromolecular complexes. Students learn the inner details of PyRosetta and community coding environment. Students research in a molecular modeling and design laboratory, developing new algorithms and discovering new science. https://www.rosettacommons.org/about/intern
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RaMP: Post-Baccalaureate Training Program in Biomolecular Structure Prediction and Design: This one-year fellowship program is intended for students from groups underrepresented in STEM, first generation college students, and students at under-resourced institutions to gain research experience to succeed in PhD programs. Along with a salary, health insurance, and funding for conference travel, the RaMP offers a code school, hypothesis-driven research, graduate school preparation, specialized mentoring, and professional development. Since the RaMP is a cohort program, participants gain by learning alongside their peers. The community elements of the Rosetta Commons consortium are also advantageous to trainees.
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Engineering Thriving Study |
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Dear engineering student,
Interested in reflecting on your own thriving? As part of a research project at the University of New Hampshire (IRB-FY2022-235), thriving engineering students are invited to take a survey on engineering thriving. This project seeks to develop a way of accurately measuring thriving that can inform universities on ways to better support student thriving.
By participating in this research project with your .edu email, you will be entered into a drawing for one of twenty $40 Amazon gift card AND receive a personalized report of your thriving profile.
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University and College News |
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Professional Development That Works:
Develop Useful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Now!
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Mark your calendars! Plan to attend these virtual professional development seminars offered on Zoom.
Seminars are on Mondays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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11/14 | What About Those Soft Skills?
Presenter: Edward Gonzalez (DE&I Lead, Heliophysics NASA Goddard)
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Events
November 2022
Thanksgiving Holiday, November 23-25 | No classes. College closed.
December 2022
Last Day of Classes, December 2
Final Exam Week, December 5-9
Holiday Break, December 23-January 1 | College Closed
January 2023
College Opens Spring Semester, Tuesday, January 3
First Day of Classes, Monday, January 9
MLK Jr. Holiday, Monday January 16 | College closed
February 2023
Engineers Week, February 19- 25
March 2023
Spring Break, March 13-17
April 2023
Senior Design, April 6
COE Awards Night, Friday, April 7 | 6PM - 8PM
Focus on Gulf Scholars Program, Thursday, April 13 | 9 AM - 7 PM
May 2023
Final Exam Week, December 5-9
Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 29
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FAMU Official University Academic Calendar
FSU Academic Calendar:
FAMU-FSU Engineering Academic Calendar & Deadlines: https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/students/academic-deadlines
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Challenger Learning Center Info |
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COMING NOVEMBER 11 TO IMAX ... |
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect the kingdom of Wakanda from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for their nation.
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Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zip-line, and more into some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America.
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is wall-to-wall with natural treasures and the joy that comes from spending time in nature.
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Kids’ Free Day – Born to be Wild @ Challenger Learning Center |
Join us for a science demo in the planetarium, hands-on activities in STEAM Lab D, and a FREE showing of ‘Born to be Wild’ for kids 12 and under (with a paying adult).
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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ChallengerTLH for updates on when new virtual lessons are available and other engaging content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
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Want to add something to the next issue?
Email us! Deadline is Wednesday for Monday publication.
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