Florida Poly’s challenging and supportive academic environment is an ideal setting for students of all backgrounds to meet their full potential end exceed their academic goals.
At Florida Polytechnic University, we work to support students of all races, ethnicities, genders, faiths, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
We firmly believe that true success comes from a dynamic, inclusive culture of hands-on learning, out-of-the-box thinking, and collaborative problem solving. That is why we are committed to equitable representation and advancement of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and careers.
Florida Poly’s female faculty members strive to support and guide the next generation of STEM leaders on their path to academic success. These accomplished and enthusiastic professors are dedicated to inspiring and mentoring young female students, encouraging them to pursue their goals.
Florida Poly kicked off its virtual #STEMTalks in 2015 and Dr. Susan LeFrancois helped lead the way. She spoke about the increase of women in STEM fields and how universities like Florida Poly are bridging the gender gap. LeFrancois also co-founded THRIVE at Florida Poly, an all-female organization dedicated to helping students build confidence and leadership skills. She is committed to helping female students succeed at Florida Poly and leads several outreach efforts to attract more women to STEM fields.
Florida Poly has partnered with the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida to help close the gender gap in STEM fields. Together, we have worked to provide opportunities such as the Girl Scouts Camp CEO STEM, which allows high school girls to experience a total immersion in STEM. Camp participants engage in hands-on activities and connect with accomplished female STEM professionals while developing leadership and teamwork skills.
Florida Poly’s commitment to celebrating and elevating the achievements of women in STEM takes center stage each year. The successes of female STEM professionals at Florida Poly and throughout central Florida are highlighted at the University's annual Women in STEM event. In addition to an awards ceremony, female leaders from across the state come together at the event to reflect on the accomplishments of women in STEM fields and strategize about how to continue cultivating this important community.
THRIVE at Florida Poly is an all-female organization dedicated to helping students build confidence and leadership skills. The organization provides many opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, and community involvement.
The mission of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential in their professional careers as engineers and leaders. The organization also aims to expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
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