Representatives from the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering participated in the 2025 SPC BEAM: Beam into Your Future Career event on March 11 at St. Petersburg College (SPC) ’s Clearwater Campus.
USF’s involvement was led by Professor Alexandro Castellanos from the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was joined by Bernard Batson, associate dean for access and engineering workforce development; Marcelo Farfan, a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering and NSF NRT affiliated trainee; and German Gonzalez Roman, a senior in electrical engineering.
The event provided an opportunity for USF COE representatives to engage SPC and Pinellas County middle and high school students interested in engineering, manufacturing, and other STEM fields, particularly those considering transferring to a four-year university. USF COE faculty and students shared information about academic programs, research opportunities, and pathways to pursue engineering degrees at USF.
Farfan and Gonzalez Roman, both proud SPC graduates, are representatives of academically talented transfer students who continue their engineering education at USF. With 16 percent of the college’s enrollment comprised of Florida community college graduates, USF COE has maintained strong partnerships with SPC and other regional institutions to support transfer students in advancing their academic and professional careers.
Through participation in STEM outreach events such as BEAM, USF COE continues to connect with prospective students and highlight resources available for those pursuing engineering degrees.
View all the photos from the event here.
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