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Leadership from engineering schools across ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, convened at ³Ô¹ÏÍø International University’s College of Engineering & Computing for the annual ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s institutions.

Representatives at FEDS 2024 included:

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus
• FAMU FSU College of Engineering
• ³Ô¹ÏÍø Gulf Coast University
• ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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