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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.