Spencer Robinson has gained more from his student internship at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) than he could have ever expected.
LAKELAND, Fla - As Florida Polytechnic University aims to grow its international impact, the all-STEM institution has partnered with the Fulbright Commission Brazil to foster top-quality educational opportunities, strengthening the alliance between the University and the South American country.
When Florida Polytechnic University student Jaleel Rogers was applying for summer internships, working at aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin was at the top of his list. The rising senior applied for several of the company's available internships, hoping each time that he would be accepted.
The final finishing touches are in place and excitement is high as Florida Polytechnic University's first solar racing team prepares to head to Bowling Green, Kentucky, this week to participate in its first ever Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race.
Those who meet Dr. Devin Stephenson quickly understand two things: 1) He's ready to take on and elevate every part of the Florida Poly experience, and 2) being on his team means you're committing yourself to excellence.
When Florida Polytechnic University opened its doors for instruction in August of 2014, every bit of the STEM-focused institution was brand new - including its president.
The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease could become more definitive and measurable thanks to cutting-edge research being developed at Florida Polytechnic University.
Dr. Rahul Razdan, a globally recognized expert in autonomous vehicle technology and senior director of special projects at Florida Polytechnic University, is preparing to head to Hungary this August to begin research funded by the esteemed John von Neumann Distinguished Award in STEM.
Dr. Randy K. Avent is giving himself a gift that would make his father proud. For the last three years, the Florida Polytechnic University president has spent many of his weekends outside his Lakeland, Florida, home carefully restoring his dad's 1983 Chevrolet C10 pick-up truck to its original condition.
A new Student Achievement Center will soon provide even greater support to Florida Polytechnic University students as they pursue the in-demand STEM degrees that help fuel Florida's high-tech economy.
