FPL AND FAU ENGINEERING UNVEIL NEW AI-ENABLED CENTER
FPL and FAU Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled Center
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FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Florida Atlantic’s HPS Team Wins Second Place at International Submarine Race
Florida Atlantic’s HPS Team Wins Second Place at International Submarine Race
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FPL AND FAU ENGINEERING UNVEIL NEW AI-ENABLED CENTER
FPL and FAU Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled Center
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FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
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The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University is dedicated to shaping the future through cutting-edge research and transformative education. Internationally recognized for our expertise in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Civil, Environmental, and Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Ocean Engineering, we stand as pioneers in technological advancements.

Research conducted by our faculty and their teams expose our students to technology innovations that push the current state of the art of the disciplines. The College research efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Education (DoED), the State of Florida, and Industry.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers 34 degree programs at the Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. level with a modern twist that bear specializations in areas of national priority such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internet of things, transportation and supply chain management, and data science. New degree programs include Masters of Science in AI (first in FL), Bachelors and Masters of Science in Data Science and Analytics, Ph.D. in Transportation and Environmental Engineering and the new Professional Masters of Science and Ph.D. in Computer Science for working professionals.

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FAU Experts for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an above-average year.
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The project will tackle some of the most challenging problems in autonomous systems by enabling robust, scalable coordination of aerial robot teams in unpredictable real-world environments.
FAU Engineering Lands NSF Grant for Multi-robot Coordination Testbed
The project will tackle some of the most challenging problems in autonomous systems by enabling robust, scalable coordination of aerial robot teams in unpredictable real-world environments.
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‘Sharkitecture:’ A Nanoscale Look Inside a Blacktip Shark’s Skeleton
FAU researchers have mapped the internal structure of blacktip sharks in unprecedented detail using synchrotron X-ray nanotomography with detailed 3D imaging and in-situ mechanical testing.
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With 73 U.S. patents to his name, FAU engineering's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., a pioneering innovator in video technology, is one of 10 inventors selected for the 2025 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
With 73 U.S. patents to his name, FAU engineering's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., a pioneering innovator in video technology, is one of 10 inventors selected for the 2025 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
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FAU CA-AI Lands $2.1M to Form New U.S. Air Force Center of Excellence
To address critical U.S. Air Force communications needs, FAU engineering's CA-AI has received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Air Force Research Laboratory.
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‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Nano-Iron
With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a research breakthrough using nano-iron could pave the way for eco-friendly alternatives in construction materials, furniture and more.
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Forest Hill Community High School takes on the FIRST Robotics Miami Regional 2025
As a proud member of the NAF Engineering Advisory Board, the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University was honored to support and sponsor the Forest Hill Community High School Robotics Team...
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2025 Institute of Transportation Engineers - Student Leadership Summit
From January 31 to February 1, 2025, the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University proudly hosted the 2025 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Leadership Summit, an engaging...
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STEM Kit Workshop
The College of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with Women of Tomorrow and Consumer Energy Education Foundation, hosted a STEM Kit Workshop for high school students from Coconut Creek High School. The workshop...
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Annabella Zamora

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Annabella Zamora

Annabella Victoria Zamora, a dedicated Computer Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University is a shining example of leadership and passion in the field of engineering.

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Alex Hintze

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Alex Hintze

Alex Hintze, a passionate Civil Engineer and FAU alumnus, exemplifies global impact and leadership through his bridge-building work and engineering career in Eswatini.

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FAU Photonics Lab

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Photonics Lab

At Florida Atlantic, Mahsa Ranji is a dynamic force in the field of biophotonics. As an Associate Professor and an I-SENSE Fellow, she leads the Biophotonics Research Lab.

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Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2024

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Best Undergraduate Computer Science

Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2022

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