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Florida Polytechnic University Student Work Showcased at Third Annual Biology Expo

November 28, 2016

WHAT:
Florida Polytechnic University students will showcase their work at the third annual Biology Integrated Outlook (BIO) Expo from Wednesday, November 30 to Friday, December 2, 2016 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The BIO Expo allows students, in Computer Science, Innovation and Technology, and Nanotechnology, to apply biological applications and implications to their program.
Student project presentations will range from virtual reality and cybersecurity programs to nanorobot designs. In addition, participating students will also have a chance to compete for several awards including the Kennedy Space Center’s Choice Award, the Universities Space Research Association’s Choice Award, the President’s Choice Award and many more.
The event is sponsored by the NASA-Florida Space Grant Consortium.
WHO:
Hosted by Florida Poly Assistant Professor of Biology, Dr. Melba Horton, and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Rafael Loureiro
Participating partner agencies are the Florida Poly Students, Faculty, and Staff.
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 30 – Friday, December 2, 2016, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Posters will be displayed for three days and student presentation will take place during the following class periods:
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. ­– 10:15 a.m.
Friday: 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
WHERE:
Florida Polytechnic University
IST Commons
4700 Research Way
Second Floor Commons
Lakeland, Fla. 33805-8531
Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.