When Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Central Florida and beyond within just two weeks this fall, the Rotaract Club at Florida Polytechnic University sprang into action.
A love of aircraft and aerospace is bringing together Florida Polytechnic University students who want to put their engineering know-how to the test while building and flying faster, more aerodynamic model airplanes and helicopters.
In a student-led effort aimed at fostering professional growth and community support, a chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) has roared to life at Florida Polytechnic University. The student organization works to empower Latinx students pursuing STEM degrees by providing important resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
