Florida Engineering Deans Summit

Leadership from engineering schools across Florida, including Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, convened at Florida International University’s College of Engineering & Computing for the annual Florida Engineering Deans Summit (FEDS). This gathering provided a vital platform for the state’s engineering educators to collaborate on solutions to shared challenges and explore potential partnerships. The summit featured roundtable discussions focused on key issues such as defining excellence in engineering and computer science talent, enhancing the rankings and reputation of Florida’s engineering schools, and emphasizing the value of collaborative exchanges.

Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic's College of Engineering and Computer Science, along with other deans, emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and partnerships to advance excellence in engineering and computing across the state.
This stands as a testament to the university’s commitment to advancing engineering education, research, and fostering collaboration among Florida’s institutions.

Representatives at FEDS 2024 included:

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus
• FAMU FSU College of Engineering
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Florida Institute of Technology
• UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science
• UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
• USF College of Engineering
• UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering