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  • FIPR secures $150K grant to create U.S. source of critical rare earth elements

    Jan 11, 2022

    The production of computers, solar panels, smartphones, electric cars, and more all rely on a steady supply of rare earth elements. China currently supplies most of the world's rare earth elements, but a new Department of Energy grant awarded to Florida Polytechnic University's Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR) aims to change that.

  • New online tool helps bolster STEM careers from Florida Poly

    Jan 10, 2022

    Talented high school students who aim to pursue high-wage careers in science, technology, engineering, and math can now easily learn how Florida Polytechnic University can help them achieve their goals through an innovative online tool.

  • Three Florida Poly professors among world's top 2% of scientists

    Dec 7, 2021

    With research interests in nanomedicine, energy systems, and rare earth element recovery, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have been named to the prestigious global list of top scientists compiled annually by Stanford University.

  • Autonomous car arrives at Florida Poly to enhance research at new facility

    Nov 30, 2021

    Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University's Advanced Mobility Institute are beginning a new phase in their work on autonomous vehicle testing and verification. The research is shifting gears from software to hardware testing at a new simulation facility on campus, funded in part by a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

  • Florida Poly grows international opportunities with Fulbright Spain pact

    Nov 22, 2021

    Florida Polytechnic University has signed an agreement with the U.S.-Spain Fulbright Commission to expand educational opportunities for American and Spanish scholars.

  • Florida Poly Men's Lacrosse accepted to major conference

    Oct 12, 2021

    Only seven months after playing its first game, the Florida Polytechnic University Men's Lacrosse team has been accepted into the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) and the group's SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC).

  • Florida Poly president three-peats as one of Florida's most influential leaders

    Oct 4, 2021

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of Florida's most influential business leaders for the third consecutive year by Florida Trend magazine. The publication released its annual Florida 500 list on Monday, Oct. 4, highlighting the state's top leaders in several economic sectors.

  • Florida Poly wins NSF grant to research durability of 3D-printed jet engine materials

    Sep 21, 2021

    With the advanced technology of today's rockets and jet engines, these powerful devices require metal parts that are stronger than ever. An engineering professor at Florida Polytechnic University has received a National Science Foundation grant to research the durability and longevity of the critical metals now used in these ever-changing machines.

  • Florida Poly Foundation Board welcomes members with finance, governmental expertise

    Sep 15, 2021

    Investment executive Cady Johnson and government relations professional Justin Hollis have joined the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board of Directors. Their membership was confirmed unanimously by the Florida Poly Board of Trustees during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

  • Florida Poly gets approval for high-tech research partner on campus

    Sep 1, 2021

    The Florida Board of Governors has given the green light to a public-private partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Fortune 500 company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Florida International University.