TWIE | This Week in Engineering
September 26, 2022 | Issue 5
Engineering Career Services
Virtual and F2F advising hours here.
FAMU Academics
Links to academic info, student services, student life and more.
FSU Student Academic Resources
Links to academic info, official university announcements and public health information.
Happening this week.
Due to Hurricane Ian, classes at Florida State University’s Tallahassee and Panama City campuses will be canceled Tuesday, Sept. 27, through Friday, Sept. 30. Out of an abundance of caution, the cancellation of classes on Tuesday is to allow students to travel safely out of the area if they so choose.

Campuses will remain open and operational Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28. Campuses will close for business Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30. Employees who have questions about their work schedules should consult their supervisors.

University officials are working closely with our public safety partners and the National Weather Service to review the latest information on this potential severe weather event and its impact to Florida State University. 

As a reminder, please review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather. 

For further information on the University’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.
Quick Links | Did You Know?

In case of emergencies call 9-1-1. If you have concerns about your safety while on the engineering campus, call FSU Police 850-644-1234.

The Engineering Library Circulation Desk hours are: Monday - Friday – 8am to 5pm | (850) 410-6328 | A225 & A248

Join the official FAMU-FSU Engineering Events & Info GroupMe to get brief news & information updates on events and more for #RattlerEngineers and #NoleEngineers. Look for “FAMU-FSU Engineering Events & Info” in the FSU and FAMU Campus Communities on GroupMe.

Student Services, B111, is the keeper of the college lost and found. If you've found something, drop it off here and if you've lost something, check here first!

Mental health help for Engineering student -
FAMU students – have access to FAMU’s in-person counselors on the main campus during office hours and self-directed help via the WellTrack website or app. To schedule a counseling session in the office, call (850) 599-3145. Students who would like to speak with a counselor after hours can do so free with WellConnect at (833) 848-1765

FSU students - have access to FSU’s tele-mental health treatment options via Zoom (HIPAA link) as well as FSU’s after-hours crisis hotline. To initiate these services, just call 850-644-TALK(8255) during office hours (8-4pm) for tele-mental health services, and at any other time for crisis services.
Need a Mental Health Break?
Welcome to The Breakroom which is available from 9:00 am-5:00 pm on normal business days. Reserve a 50-minute slot using this link:
Let's Start Here
Interested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work at Engineering?
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.
 
Here’s the link separately if the hyperlinks above don’t work: https://famu-fsu-engineering.forms-db.com/view.php?id=146403
 
Thank you!
 
Tisha Keller, M.A.
Marketing + Communications Director
Opportunities for Undergraduates
FAMU: The xTechHBCU Student competition
xTechHBCU Student Competition is open to Historically Black College & University students across the U.S., providing an opportunity for undergraduates to develop novel concepts and technology solutions. The competition will be awarding up to $65,000 in cash prizes to students throughout the competition. Finalists will have a unique opportunity to participate in an
accelerator program that will provide entrepreneurial education and training to assist students in refining and expanding on their concepts along with 1:1 coaching. The accelerator program will prepare students for the finals event that will be held at the 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Award Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics Conference in February.

The competition will be focusing on three key topic areas:
  1. Climate Change
  2. Health
  3. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

The xTechHBCU Student competition will offer two informational webinars and a submission workshop to anyone that is interested in learning more about the competition and for any students interested in submitting an application.

Details on the webinars can be found in this flyer.
NBCUniversal Media Tech Associates Program and Internships!
We are pleased to share the applications for the NBCUniversal Media Tech Associates program and NBCUniversal internships are now open! Deadline for Internship program is October 7.

Media Tech Associates program:
 
 
Technology and Engineering Internships:

To review all NBCUniversal Internships click here!
 
University and College News
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Florida A&M University Office of Counseling Services invites you to attend a suicide awareness day with scheduled activities from suicide prevention training, depression screenings and stress management skills. Download the flyer here.

All FAMU and FSU students are welcome.

Please RSVP for the Suicide Prevention Training: https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vYltCbbVgIqx4a

For more information call: 850-599-3145
Sustainability conference, free registration
Sustainable Campus is thrilled to announce that Florida State University is once again an official Host Institution of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE)’s annual Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE)! This means FSU faculty, staff, and students get to attend for FREE!

Throughout this three-day event (taking place online Oct 18, Oct 26, and Nov 3) you will have the chance to explore live interactive sessions, tune in to captivating keynote presentations, and engage in networking opportunities with thousands of other sustainability professionals and campus-change agents.

With a theme of “The Urgency of Now,” this year’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE) is a clarion call for transformative sustainability solutions that match the speed and scale of the challenges we face.

Check out the full online schedule here! Details will be added to the calendar as they become available.

Directions on how to register for this FREE opportunity can be found on the Sustainable Campus website.
ASCE Florida Section 2022 E-Newsletter
The FAMU-FSU Student Chapter was awarded the 2022 Kathy J. Caldwell Student Chapter of the Year
Our FAMU-FSU Student Chapter being awarded the 2022 Kathy J. Caldwell Student Chapter of the Year. This was given in July 2022 at the ASCE Florida Section Annual Conference in Orlando.
Mark Your Calendars
Events

September 2022

FSU Homecoming, Sept. 30

Noontime Research Nuggets - Thursday, September 29, 12 Noon - 1:30pm, A115 | Open to students, faculty, staff.

October 2022

FAMU Family Weekend, Oct. 1-3

Noontime Research Nuggets - Thursday, October 13, 12 Noon - 1:30pm, A115 | Open to students, faculty, staff.

HBCU Virtual Grad Fair, October 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Zoom

Noontime Research Nuggets - Thursday, October 27, 12 Noon - 1:30pm, A115 | Open to students, faculty, staff.

FAMU Homecoming, October 29

November 2022

Veteran's Day Holiday, November 11 | No classes. College closed.

CEE Senior Design Fall 2022, 9:30am-2:30pm | FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Thanksgiving Holiday, November 23-25 | No classes. College closed.

December 2022

Last Day of Classes, December 2

Final Exam Week, December 5-9



Bookmark college events webpage.
Academic Calendars
FAMU Official University Academic Calendar
https://www.famu.edu/academics/registrars-office/academic-calendars.php

FSU Academic Calendar:
https://registrar.fsu.edu/registration_guide/fall/academic_calendar/

FAMU-FSU Engineering Academic Calendar & Deadlines: https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/students/academic-deadlines
Things to Do
Challenger Learning Center Info
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WFSU and HERC Present: The U.S. and the Holocaust Screening and Panel

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