{"id":91348,"date":"2025-12-21T10:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T10:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/91348\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T10:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T10:16:12","slug":"florida-am-lands-321k-to-boost-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/91348\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida A&M lands $321K to boost research"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Florida A&M University\u00a0has been awarded a<\/a> two-year, $321,000 subaward as part of a national initiative led by the\u00a0Office of Naval Research\u00a0aimed at cultivating a diverse and highly skilled STEM workforce. The funding will support efforts to prepare students to address emerging environmental issues and national security challenges, further positioning Florida A&M at the forefront of research, innovation, and workforce development in critical scientific fields.<\/p>\n

The subaward is supported through\u00a0Purdue University\u2019s Office of Naval Research Blue Integrated Partnership (BIP 2.0), funded by a $9.89 million grant from the\u00a0Office of Naval Research. Leading the project is Kenninger Professor of Renewable Energy and Power Systems in the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering, Luciano Castillo, Ph.D. Through this collaboration,\u00a0Florida A&M University\u00a0will advance student research and workforce development in geospatial science, nearshore mapping, and AI-enabled marine sensing. According to Provost\u00a0Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., the project underscores the university\u2019s commitment to expanding experiential learning opportunities and strengthening federal partnerships that support student success and innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project places our students at the intersection of data, environment, and national priorities,\u201d Watson said. \u201cBy engaging in applied research alongside federal and academic partners, they develop the skills and perspective required to solve complex problems beyond the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

This project further expands\u00a0Florida A&M University\u2019s growing portfolio<\/a> of high-impact research collaborations led by\u00a0Rosny Jean, Ph.D., assistant professor of geospatial and environmental analysis in the FAMU School of the Environment. Jean works closely with the\u00a0National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency\u00a0and the\u00a0Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, where he developed the\u00a0SHIP-AID algorithm. The innovative tool leverages deep learning and advanced geospatial analytics to identify and assess underwater hazards, underscoring Florida A&M\u2019s role in advancing cutting-edge research at the intersection of environmental science, artificial intelligence, and national security.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership creates tremendous opportunities for our students to work on real-world problems that matter,\u201d Jean said. \u201cWhether they are engaged in geospatial science applications, ocean modeling, or advanced machine learning algorithms, our students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in defense innovation and environmental intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project will support a range of high-impact academic and research activities, including student training, research assistantships, coastal fieldwork, and advanced computational modeling. Together, these components will provide\u00a0Florida A&M University\u00a0scholars with valuable opportunities<\/a> to collaborate with peers and experts across institutions within the national consortium, strengthening interdisciplinary learning and expanding pathways to research and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n

Related: Quinn Gray\u2019s potential Florida A&M coaching contract revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

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