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  • Lakeland Police Department adopts high-tech Florida Poly body-cam trigger

    Jan 16, 2025

    Mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University have put their skills to the test for the Lakeland Police Department, inventing a device to help make turning on their body cameras effortless in situations when they must draw their firearm.

  • Experienced officers join Florida Poly Police to mentor and protect

    Jan 9, 2025

    The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department's commitment to a safe, unified campus community is at the heart of every officer's action, beginning from the moment they submit their application. It's something Chief Richard Holland kept top-of-mind as he considered each of the six new people who joined his team over the last two years.

  • Florida Poly professor uncovers secrets of water-walking insects' survival

    Jan 8, 2025

    A Florida Polytechnic University professor's groundbreaking study has revealed how tiny water-walking insects survive torrential rainstorms, potentially paving the way for advances in biomimetics and water pollution solutions.

  • Innovative 3D-printing research propels Florida Poly grad student to national win

    Jan 2, 2025

    Florida Polytechnic University graduate research assistant Sydney Wickett recently captured top honors at the American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM) E08 Fatigue and Fracture Committee Dr. M.R. Mitchell Student Forum in Orlando, Florida. The forum is among the most significant for engineers and researcher experts in fatigue and fracture mechanics.

  • 2024 in review: Recapping Florida Poly's momentous year

    Dec 20, 2024

    The end of 2024 marks a year filled with exciting changes, big developments and remarkable achievements at Florida Polytechnic University. With a new University president, new degrees, department chairs, national rankings and campus construction, the year had something to celebrate around every corner. As 2025 approaches, the University is looking forward to its best year yet.

  • Play it again, Dr. Stephenson: A melody of holiday tradition and leadership

    Dec 18, 2024

    The holiday season and its tradition of warm, uplifting music have a special meaning for Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University. They conjure good memories and give him a chance to reconnect with some of his favorite holiday songs.

  • Florida Poly president skips inauguration to fund student scholarships

    Dec 16, 2024

    In a bold move prioritizing students, Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Polytechnic University's new president, has opted to forgo his inauguration ceremony and reallocated the event's over $100,000 budget toward student scholarships. The ceremony was scheduled for January 2025.

  • Fulbright research partnership developing sensors to improve Parkinson's patient care

    Dec 13, 2024

    Advanced research at Florida Polytechnic University, in collaboration with the University of Windsor in Canada, is centered on the development of wearable sensors to assist in care for those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

  • New course empowers students to master financial trading

    Dec 6, 2024

    With $100,000 in virtual funds to invest, teams of Florida Polytechnic University students are taking a hands-on approach to learning financial markets this semester.

  • World-class innovators: Florida Poly professors among top 2% scientists globally

    Dec 4, 2024

    Building on their continued global recognition, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have once again been named to an elite list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, highlighting their significant work in nanotechnology, critical rare earth element recovery, and electronics and electrical engineering.