MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dear Transfer Student,
Welcome to the USF College of Engineering! We are glad to have you here. We understand that your transition is a significant change in your academic experience. With this in mind, we have created this brief guidebook to help you get acquainted with some of the resources the College of Engineering has to offer. Given the vast number of resources provided by the university and the college it is nearly impossible to list them all! Our team of advisors, faculty, staff and student leaders are also available to guide you through your transition. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the individuals listed in this guide.
In Bulls Pride,
Dr. Rasim Guldiken
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Associate
Dean, Academic Affairs
College
of Engineering
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC
DEPARTMENTS
Here you will find the contact information for your respective department. Advisors/Undergraduate Program Directors, Academic Services Administrators and Academic Program Specialist will serve as your primary point of contact. These individuals work closely with our department chairs to ensure that all policies and procedures are properly followed.
Chemical, Biological, & Materials Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Vinay Gupta
Academic Services Administrator: Jill Srofe
Academic Program Specialist: Yvette Blanchard
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Piyush Koria
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Manjriker Gunaratne
Academic Services Administrator: Marina Pospelova
Academic Program Specialist: Adea Arrison
Advisor: Karim Nohra
Computer Science and Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Sudeep Sarkar
Academic Services Administrator: Laura Owczarek
Academic Program Specialist: Neona Bailey
Advisors: John Morgan & Marjorie Fontalvo
Electrical Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Christos Ferekides
Academic Services Administrator: Gabriela Franco
Academic Program Specialist: Amy Lyn Medicelo
UG Program Director: Dr. Ismail Uysal
Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Tapas Das
Academic Services Administrator: Tramaine Polk
Academic Program Specialist: Dan Nguyen
Undergraduate Director: Dr. Kingsley Reeves
Mechanical Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Rajiv Dubey
Academic Services Administrator: Celeste Crain
Administrative Specialist: Tyler Allen
Advisor: Arias Pitts
Medical Engineering
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Frisina
Academic Services Administrator: Cherine Chehab
GET CONNECTED!
Access to Bulls Connect:
Visit BullsConnect on your desktop at bullsconnect.usf.edu. Click the Sign In button and use your USF NetID to log on. On the landing page, click the top graphic to access PDF and video resources to help you navigate, register for an upcoming event or join a student organization. You can also download the USF BullsConnect app from the app store for convenient access from your mobile device.
Helpful Canvas Pages for Transfer/Engineering Students:
Transfer 2024: For help signing up, please contact Dr. Sheila Gobes-Ryan (gobes@usf.edu)
COE Undergraduate:
For help signing up, please contact the Engineering Student Council: eng-ecouncil@usf.edu
Instagram Profiles:
• USF Engineering: @usfengineering
• USF ECouncil: @usfecouncil
• USF Engineering Careers: @usfengineeringcareers
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
To learn more about this program visit, (QR code) or contact the REU Coordinator for your major and/or area of interest from the following list:
Department REU Coordinator
Chemical, Biological, & Materials Engineering...... ....Dr. Ryan Toomey
Civil and Environmental Engineering......................Dr. Jeffrey Cunningham
Computer Science and Engineering......................Dr. Yu Sun
Electrical Engineering...............................Dr. Ashwin Parthasarathy
Industrial and Management Systems Engineering..............Dr. Trung Le
Mechanical Engineering.............................Dr. David Murphy
Medical Engineering ...............................Dr. Stephanie Carey
Center for Urban and Transportation Research (CUTR)...........Ms. Lisa Staes
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
• Google Developer Student Club
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Mechanical Electrical Computer Hub
• Biomedical Engineering Society
• Society Of Aeronautics and Rocketry (SOAR)
• IEEE-Computer Society
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers at USF
• Women in Computer Science and Engineering
• College of Engineering Ambassadors
• Robobulls
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (USF ITE)
• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
• Brain Computer Interface Club
• American Water Works Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• EWB-USF
• Society of Women Engineers
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Whitehatters Computer Security Club
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
• Bulls Racing / Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Student Steel Bridge Club
• Amateur Radio Club at USF
• Project Biomed
• Girls Who Code College Loop
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Innovation in Engineering Society - IES
• Solar Energy Society
• Society of Competitive Programmers
• American Association of Uniersity Women (AAUW)
• Female Engineering Mentor and Mentees
• Engineering Expo
• Informs Student Chapter at USF
• Florida Engineering Society
• Florida Water Environment Association
*Because we are always growing, this is not a comprehensive/complete list.
Check out BullsConnect to find all the student organizations at USF.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
The engineering scholarship program makes a profound difference in the educational experience of recipients by providing financial support and recognizing their exceptional efforts, accomplishments and contributions to the academic community. The deadline for priority consideration is February 1 of each year.
Instructions: https://tinyurl.com/2bfp494t
Application: https://tinyurl.com/2s4k82b5
Applicants in need of additional information or assistance should contact Melanie Burwell (lyons64@usf.edu) in the College of Engineering Student Services Office.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MAP
ENB: Engineering Building II, Glenn Burdick Hall
1. Dean’s Office (ENB 105, 1st floor)
2. Design for X Laboratory (ENB 110, 1st floor)
3. Resource Management (ENB 128, 1st floor)
4. Express Snack Shop
5. Computer Lab (ENB 229 & 230, 2nd floor)
6. Electrical Engineering (ENB 379, 3rd floor)
7. Computer Science and Engineering (ENB 342, 3rd floor)
ENC: Engineering Building III, TECO Hall
8. Engineering Student Services (ENC 1302, 1st floor)
9. Mechanical Engineering (ENC 2300, 2nd floor)
10. Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (ENC 2400, 2nd floor)
11. Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENC 3300, 3rd floor)
12. Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (ENC 3400, 3rd floor)
ENG: Engineering Building I, Edgar W. Kopp Building
13. Student Success Center (ENG 105, 1st floor)
ENA: Engineering Auditorium
NTA: Nanotechnology Research and Education Center
CUTR: Center for Urban Transportation Research
CMC: CAS Multidisciplinary Complex
ENR & ENL: Not shown, located by the USF water tower
IDRB & BPB: Not shown, located across the street from ENB