Florida Poly alum powers cutting-edge threat detection at Alakai Defense
James Andrews ’22 is working to ensure the safety of the nation’s military, defense and law enforcement teams as an electrical engineer at Alakai Defense Systems, the only U.S. company with technology that detects select hazardous chemicals and explosives from up to 300 meters away using deep UV Raman spectroscopy. Andrews stepped into his role […]
Game changer: Florida Poly kicks off new collegiate athletics program
Florida Polytechnic University, recognized for its high-quality, in-demand STEM graduates, is elevating the student experience with the launch of Florida Poly Athletics, a new collegiate athletics program debuting this fall.
Florida Poly boosts global reach with Fulbright Ecuador agreement
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its international impact through a new agreement with the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador, creating new pathways for student exchanges and joint research advancements in STEM fields.
New industry scholarship supports Florida Poly engineering majors
Florida Poly’s economic and community impact continues to grow, with industry partners supporting its all-STEM mission by connecting directly with students and sponsoring internships, capstone projects and more. Lakeland-based CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. has taken its support a step further.
Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation
Florida Polytechnic University and National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT) in Taichung, Taiwan, are partnering to amplify their international research momentum and build new solutions for today’s evolving technological landscape.
Water fluoridation takes center stage at Florida Poly panel
Experts in water quality, water fluoridation, and municipal public governance led a public panel discussion about fluoridated water as a public health issue at Florida Polytechnic University on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Florida Poly and Alakai Defense partner for advanced standoff threat detection
Florida Polytechnic University and Alakai Defense Systems have announced a new partnership to advance next-generation standoff threat detection technologies that strengthen national security and public safety.
Capstone team builds predictive tool to improve patient safety
Florida Polytechnic University capstone students are developing a data-driven tool to help Lakeland Regional Health care teams more precisely assess hospital patients’ fall risk and prevent injuries.
Game On: Florida Poly opens new Esports Arena
Florida Polytechnic University unveiled a new, state-of-the-art esports arena on Friday, Feb. 13, giving its 14 teams a premier place to practice, compete and host battles in today’s top esports games.
Leading tech entrepreneur shares startup insights with Florida Poly students
Students with enterprising aspirations crowded into the Barnett Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to hear directly from prominent tech entrepreneur Todd Baylis.
