FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science

06/24/2026

FAU's CA-AI students are headed to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA Lift Challenge ✈️

A team from the Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI) at Florida Atlantic University has been selected to compete in a national competition focused on the future of autonomous flight and aerial logistics.⁠
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Working alongside CA-AI faculty mentors, seven FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science students are designing, building, and testing a heavy-lift autonomous tiltrotor aircraft for competition in Dayton, Ohio, this August.⁠
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From AI and autonomy to aerospace design and flight testing, this project gives students the opportunity to tackle real engineering challenges while helping advance the next generation of autonomous systems.⁠
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🔗 Read more: https://www.fau.edu/engineering/news/ca-ai-darpa-lift-challenge/

06/10/2026

We are grateful to the Levine Family Foundation for this transformational investment in our students and the future of AI-enabled engineering education.

The Michael R. Levine AI-Enabled Hands-On Engineering Lab will provide students with opportunities to apply artificial intelligence in practical settings, work alongside faculty mentors, and develop the skills needed to lead in an increasingly AI-driven workforce.

Thank you to the Levine Family Foundation for helping expand experiential learning and innovation at Florida Atlantic University. 🦉⚙️

FAU has received a $1 million gift from the Levine Family Foundation to establish the Michael R. Levine AI-Enabled Hands-On Engineering Lab at the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

06/08/2026

Florida Atlantic University has received a $1 million gift from the Levine Family Foundation to establish the Michael R. Levine AI-Enabled Hands-On Engineering Lab at the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The lab will offer students practical artificial intelligence experiences, with a focus on real-world challenges, applied learning and career readiness.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our Owl Engineers recognized on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List! 🦉🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have earned this well-deserved achievement. We are proud to celebrate your success and all that you have accomplished this semester.

View the full list here: https://www.fau.edu/engineering/case/academics/deans-list/

06/02/2026

05/26/2026

Quantum training in action at Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science ⚛️

Over the past several days, members of our faculty participated in an intensive, hands-on D-Wave training focused on quantum computing, programming applications, and next-generation optimization technologies.

As Florida's first university to publicly host a dedicated on-campus quantum computer, FAU is building foundational infrastructure that expands access to advanced computing technologies for research, education, and workforce development.

The training provided faculty with direct engagement alongside D-Wave experts as they explored real-world applications across AI, robotics, intelligent infrastructure, logistics, energy, and autonomous systems.

05/21/2026

Cocoplum Nature School visits the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science ⚙️

As part of the Chips N Salsa garden data program, 40 K–5 students from Cocoplum Nature School visited the College to explore how the microchip concepts they’ve been learning through gardening and plant sensor projects connect to real-world engineering applications.

Students toured the Fab Lab and assisted in coding a Unitree robot dog—experiencing firsthand how innovation, technology, and engineering come together at scale.

An exciting day of STEM discovery and hands-on learning.

Learn more about the project: https://www.chipsnsalsa.tech/

05/18/2026

Honored to host the Florida Atlantic Alumni Association Board Chairs at the FAU College of Engineering & Computer Science. It was a pleasure to welcome so many passionate advocates and share the exciting momentum ahead for the university. 🦉

05/14/2026

The Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering & Computer Science continues to advance research in autonomous systems, wireless communications, and edge AI through the Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI). 🤖📡

Researchers at the center have received a $2.25 million grant from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop autonomous systems capable of communicating, learning, and operating collaboratively in contested, dynamic environments.

Led by Dimitris A. Pados, Ph.D., the research focuses on enabling autonomous systems to process information, perform AI inference, and coordinate in real time across wireless networks without relying on cloud-based infrastructure.

The project advances secure networked edge-AI, intelligent wireless systems, and distributed autonomous technologies critical to next-generation autonomous operations.

As autonomous technologies continue to expand their presence across commercial and defense applications, a critical limitation persists. While today’s machines can operate intelligently on their own, they often struggle to collaborate effectively as part of a network. This gap – where systems ar...

05/13/2026

Spring 2026 Commencement 🦉⚙️🎓A look back at an unforgettable day celebrating the graduates of the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science.

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!