Nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students put their engineering skills to the test at the University’s first-ever Engineering Olympics on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Just two years after graduating from Florida Polytechnic University, Melia Rodriguez ’24 is putting her skills to work on technology used by one of the world’s leading providers of real estate data and analytics. As a software engineer at CoStar Group in Richmond, Virginia, she develops tools that help support critical business operations and the company’s expansion into new international markets.
When Colby Manrodt ’26 stepped up to become president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Polytechnic University in the fall of 2025, he prioritized strengthening students’ sense of community and restructuring the organization. Now in his second term, the now graduate student aims to take those goals even further.
The Detroit Tigers and Florida Polytechnic University are launching a new partnership that brings together data science, academic research and professional sports to tackle real-world challenges in player health and performance.
Florida Polytechnic University’s data science and computer science programs are earning top recognition in newly released rankings from Research.com, including No. 1 spots among Florida’s public universities and a top 20 national ranking for the University’s undergraduate data science degree.
More than a dozen students, scholars and faculty from around the world are expanding their research and academic experiences through a growing range of international exchange programs at Florida Polytechnic University this semester.
Taming complex data streams from sensors, real-time dashboards, and cutting-edge site technology gave Florida Polytechnic University student Tyler Mondalto a front-row view of how his computer science education can drive meaningful industry innovation.
In a bold move to address physician shortages and expand access to high-quality medical training, Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) announced a new program that will allow students to earn both Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees in just six years.
Florida Polytechnic University student Cassidy Campbell knows that in mathematics, every effort adds up. This summer, her dedication and skills have added up to a standout internship at Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina.
Performing maintenance outside the International Space Station is a complex and risky task that requires astronauts to wear bulky space suits and conduct spacewalks to repair vital components like the station’s protective multi-layer insulation.
Instead of spending his summer in a classroom or at the beach, Maksymilian Kruc is donning a neon yellow vest and heading into the field, helping Publix manage its environmental footprint from the inside out.
Florida Polytechnic University is deepening its global reach through a new partnership with the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission, paving the way for dynamic student exchanges focused on advanced research and STEM education.
Florida Polytechnic University’s Phoenix Racing clinched an impressive third place at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this weekend, an elite collegiate endurance race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The team’s strong performance marked an outstanding climb from its seventh-place debut in 2024.
Over a 50-year career, Dr. Muhammad Rashid has become a towering figure in the world of electrical engineering. Universities around the world use his textbooks, top industry organizations seek his input, and lines for autographs after his speaking engagements can stretch for an hour or more.
Florida Polytechnic University’s Phoenix Racing is heading back to the national stage with renewed determination, advanced engineering and a brand-new solar-powered vehicle. On Thursday, July 3, the student-led team will compete in the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix – an elite collegiate endurance race – with plans to surpass its impressive seventh-place debut in 2024.
Dr. Jun Kim, assistant professor of environmental engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, represented both the University and the Korean-American community on the international stage at the prestigious 2025 Future Leaders’ Conference in Seoul, South Korea.
Florida Polytechnic University is set to accelerate its bold growth plans following the Florida Legislature’s approval of $22 million in the state’s 2025-2026 budget. The new funding significantly advances the University’s efforts to increase enrollment, expand in-demand academic programs and drive campus infrastructure growth.
Florida Polytechnic University’s Archery Team thrashed the competition at the 2025 Sunshine State Games in Gainesville, Florida, with its five-person squad earning nine medals at the June 7-8 event.
