Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Machine Intelligence
Fun Fact: I am a huge math nerd. I would even take math classes as an elective.
Favorite Campus Event: I look forward to Purple Fire Week every year as it is a great opportunity to meet new people while doing something fun!
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Major: Engineering Mathematics
Concentration: Complex Systems
Fun Fact: I’m learning the Japanese Language!
Favorite Campus Memory: First time I rode my bright red Heelys around campus, taking in the beauty of my new home!
Hometown: Eustis, Florida
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Control Systems
Fun Fact: I am training for 2024 Olympics in archery.
Favorite Campus Memory: My math professor explaining how he jumped off a building to prove his theory for his doctorate.
Hometown: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Major: Data Science
Concentration: Big Data Analytics
Fun Fact: I can speak two languages: English and Vietnamese.
Favorite Campus Location: My favorite campus location is the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons on the second floor of the IST. That’s where I hang out with my friends in between classes. I’ve shared a lot of good laughs and memories there.
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Still exploring!
Fun Fact: I love doing cosplay. It’s actually how I first learned about Florida Poly. I attended Florida Poly Con and had a blast!
Favorite Campus Location: I really enjoy the IST. It has plenty of space for students to explore their major and connect with faculty.
Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Information Assurance and Cyber Security
Fun Fact: I'm double-jointed.
Favorite Campus Event: The Latin American Student Association (LASA) held a Valentine's Day dance last year. I was involved in organizing it and I got to hang out with my friends. I also got to enjoy some great food!
Hometown: Framingham, Massachusetts
Major: Business Analytics
Concentration: Intelligent Mobility
Fun Fact: I once broke my foot and didn't find out until four months later.
Favorite Campus Event: As President of Nerf-Tech, I'm a little biased when I say that Humans vs Zombies is my favorite campus event. It's so rewarding to put all the time into planning and running the event and getting to see people running around having the time of their “undead” lives.
Hometown: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Major: Master of Science in Engineering, focused in Computer Engineering
Fun Fact: I was born in Brazil. My family moved to the US when I was less than one year old.
Favorite Campus Location: Under the stairs in the IST. It's a hidden gem that's good for sitting down, listening to music, and relaxing a bit before or in between classes.
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Autonomous Robotic Systems
Fun Fact: I am a huge Disney fan.
Favorite Campus Event: I really enjoy Purple Fire Week! This year looks a little different, but typically Neon Night is my favorite because it is our big welcome back event. I get to have fun and catch up with everyone.
Hometown: Orange Park, Florida
Major: Business Analytics
Concentration: Quantitative Economics/Econometrics
Fun Fact: I really enjoy business and mathematics, but if analytics doesn’t work out my backup career is to be a tattoo artist!
Favorite Camus Location: I really enjoy the Student Development Center (SDC). I work out there often and it’s a very clean and welcoming environment where I can get a good workout in with all the equipment I need.
Hometown: Lake Alfred, Florida
Major: Business Analytics
Concentration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Fun Fact: I graduated as the inaugural valedictorian of my high school.
Favorite Campus Location: My favorite place on campus is the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons in the IST. There is this one spot behind the resume desk that I love to sit at just because it's quiet and because I am able to focus on studying in-between classes.
Hometown: Sebring, Florida
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Software Engineering
Fun Fact: I understand 3 languages: Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Favorite Campus Event: I love Orientation! As an entering freshman, I didn’t know many people. It was a great experience to get outside my comfort zone. I really liked that we took a group picture showing off our Phoenix pride!
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Concentrations: Advanced Topics
Fun Fact: I am Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA). SGA acts as the students’ voice and helps maintain our amazing Florida Poly student environment.
Favorite Campus Memory: My favorite campus memory was coming on campus for Get Ignited the summer before my Freshmen Orientation. It's where I met my first friends on campus and did karaoke till 3 in the morning.
Hometown: Dover, Florida
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Information Assurance and Cyber Security
Fun Fact: I am an army brat and as a result, I have lived in 7 different states.
Favorite Campus Event: I really enjoy Open Mic Night. I know my fellow Phoenixes are immensely talented so it’s amazing to see them share those talents!
Hometown: Apollo Beach, Florida
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Aerospace
Fun Fact: My favorite word is pareidolia. If you don’t know what it means, it’s when you see shapes in clouds, faces in inanimate objects or abstract patterns, etc.
Favorite Campus Location: My favorite place on campus is the IST building, especially at night when there are not a lot of people around, the lighting is dim and warm, and everything is just quiet. It makes the perfect place to finish up homework, study, or complete anything else that needs to be done.
