Danfoss Announces Collaboration with FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Danfoss will fund scholarships and research collaborations over a 5-year period
BALTIMORE, MD — Danfoss and Florida State University have announced a multi-year collaboration in which Danfoss will fund scholarships and provide research opportunities for faculty and students at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the joint engineering institution for Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU). The 5-year agreement, which was officially signed on November 12, 2021, establishes the Danfoss FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Fund with a $750,000 commitment from Danfoss.
“This agreement is an exciting new chapter in Danfoss’ relationship with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering,” said Ricardo Schneider, president of Danfoss Turbocor —
which is based in Tallahassee, home of the college. “We are excited to expand our support for the development of engineering talent in the community. These scholarships will help underrepresented minority students achieve their dreams of an engineering career, bring more diversity to the profession and create a talent pipeline for our Danfoss Turbocor business.”