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  • Mercedes internship puts computer science senior on the right track

    Jul 27, 2023

    A passion for computer science and implementing technological solutions has Florida Polytechnic University rising senior John Lowery feeling right at home in his second summer internship with Mercedes-Benz Vans. He is working as a business analyst intern implementing cloud technologies into the company's everyday operation at its location in Charleston, South Carolina.

  • Spring Game Expo draws crowds to see latest student-created video games

    Apr 24, 2023

    Networked student-created video games took center stage at the annual Spring Game Expo at Florida Polytechnic University on Saturday, April 22. Prospective students and their families arrived on campus to check out the games, learn about the computer science major and career paths, and explore campus in an accompanying open house event.

  • Alum launches software development career with NASA internship

    Apr 17, 2023

    Soon after Andy Ponce '22 received his bachelor's degree in computer science last December, he packed his bags and moved to Titusville, Florida, to embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the NASA Kennedy Space Center.

  • Students design VR safety training for nationwide construction management company

    Jan 27, 2023

    Construction sites can be dangerous places, and Florida Polytechnic University capstone design students are working to make them safer.

  • New analysis shows Florida Poly majors prep grads for top-paying careers

    Jan 18, 2023

    A recent analysis linking college majors to high-paying careers concluded that technology-driven and engineering positions are among the most immediately lucrative. As the only state institution with an all-STEM curriculum, Florida Polytechnic University is preparing its students to enter the top field on the list, as well as many other high-paying careers listed.

  • Florida Poly alum achieves ambition of becoming cybersecurity pro

    Jan 4, 2023

    Osaki Pokima '20 pursued an education at Florida Polytechnic University to fulfill his goal of working in cybersecurity. Today, he is a senior implementation engineer at Fortress Information Security, based in Orlando, Florida. The company is one of the nation's largest cybersecurity providers of supply chain risk management and asset vulnerability management solutions.

  • LASA leadership helps Hispanic students thrive

    Oct 5, 2022

    Empowered by his family's commitment to his academic success, Moisés Muñoz is leading Florida Polytechnic University's Latin American Studies Association (LASA) toward a bright future distinguished by a thriving campuswide culture of diversity.

  • New SGA president charges toward promising academic year

    Aug 17, 2022

    Florida Polytechnic University junior Melia Rodriguez is more excited than most about the first day of the fall semester. As the new Student Government Association (SGA) president, she is ready to lead and to work hard to support the entire student body.

  • Internship opens Phoenix's eyes to world of software development

    Jul 29, 2022

    The opportunity to see how software development happens on a large scale was something Florida Polytechnic University rising senior Justine Kenji Dela Cruz was thrilled to take on.

  • Professor's app to create one of the largest 3D facial scan libraries

    Jul 14, 2022

    Dr. Oguzhan Topsakal, assistant professor of computer science at Florida Polytechnic University, has developed a cutting-edge, easy-to-use iOS app to collect detailed 3D facial scans. He aims to create one of the largest 3D facial scan libraries in the world.