About 200 middle and high school students from Florida’s 18th Congressional District vied for bragging rights as the region’s best cybersecurity team during Congressman Scott Franklin’s third annual Capture the Flag Competition, held at Florida Polytechnic University on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has once again been recognized among Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders by Florida Trend magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Stephenson has earned a place on the prestigious Florida 500 list.
Florida Polytechnic University and tech company Sittadel are teaming up to boost the region’s cybersecurity workforce and advance experiential learning and innovation through the development of a new student-powered Security Operations Center.
The quest for fusion as a source of abundant, clean energy has inspired scientists and innovators for decades. With climate change a global concern, the urgency and uncertainty surrounding nuclear fusion’s role in powering the planet are more relevant than ever. A panel of experts explored this topic at Florida Polytechnic University on Monday, Oct. 13, as part of its
Florida Polytechnic University has earned a Top-10 national ranking for graduates’ career outcomes in WalletHub’s 2026 College & University Rankings, released Monday, Oct. 13.
A new study finds that Florida Polytechnic University students graduate better prepared for STEM careers than their peers at most institutions, thanks to the University’s distinctive capstone design program.
Florida Polytechnic University students Ahna Cecil and Justin Sanchez know firsthand that being the first in a family to pursue higher education comes with special responsibilities to do well and be successful. “It’s a lot of pressure, but I never looked at it as if I fail, all will go wrong,” said Sanchez, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering. “I
When Luis Garcia ’19 was choosing a university major, he aimed for a discipline that was sure to challenge him – electrical engineering. “It started because I’m stubborn and it sounded like the hardest thing to go into, so I chose it,” said Garcia, who received his bachelor’s degree in the subject from Florida Polytechnic University in 2019. “In doing
The Florida Polytechnic University VEX U robotics team is stronger than ever and preparing to repeat and surpass its success at upcoming national robotics competitions. Last academic year, the team placed sixth in a world qualifier competition and 26th at the VEX U Championship, both in Texas. “We want to see all our teams get to the world championship this
As more devices, systems, and governments become tightly enmeshed and reliant on online networks, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, steal data, and make money. Florida Polytechnic University students with a passion for digital security have formed the Cybersecurity Club to take their future into their own hands and augment their classroom education with additional industry certifications, study
Florida Polytechnic University’s continuing streak of successes was celebrated by Dr. Randy K. Avent, University president, in Florida Politics. From Florida Poly’s No. 1 ranking in U.S. News and World Report to the University’s progress on developing a high-tech research park around campus, the University is on a roll. Read the story.
Michael Petry is a world away from his hometown of Karlsruhe, Germany, but he says he’s exactly where he needs to be. Petry is a Fulbright Scholar pursuing a master’s degree in engineering on an electrical engineering track at Florida Polytechnic University. “The main focus of my studies here is research in the field of optical fibers with Dr. Md
Armed with bags of parts, general directions, and a lot of enthusiasm, nearly 400 Florida Polytechnic University freshmen got to work building and coding a functional robotic arm during the first Career Design course hackathon on Friday, Oct. 15. Teams of three to four students were given five hours to assemble, wire, and program the robotic arm to grab and
Florida Polytechnic University continues to stand out as it maintains its No. 3 ranking within the State University System for offering a top-notch education at an affordable price, according to WalletHub’s 2022’s Best Universities Ranking. The University also ranked No. 4 among all higher education institutions in Florida. Nationally, Florida Poly ranked No. 10 for best cost and financing, and
A new and excited Florida Polytechnic University Women’s Club Soccer team has taken the field and is ready to take on the competition. The team began coming together in the spring, championed by an effort from business analytics sophomore Madi Yonash. She played the sport her entire life and while she considered playing at the NCAA level, Yonash decided to
Alex Whitworth is having the college experience he always wanted at Florida Polytechnic University. He’s involved in multiple organizations, plays lacrosse, works in the admissions office, and is taking courses that challenge and inspire him. “I’m the type of person to go above and beyond,” said Whitworth, a junior majoring in computer science with a concentration in game development and
When introducing students to electrical and computer engineering, Dr. Bruce Jacob has an eye-catching visual aid that grabs their attention. “I walk out with an electric guitar, point to the front, and say, ‘This is electrical engineering.’ There’s a powerful inductor, which is a type of antenna that’s good at picking up disturbances in magnetic fields and it produces a
As the new chair of Florida Polytechnic University’s Department of Applied Mathematics, Dr. Michael Brilleslyper is working on a formula to elevate the department to the next level. “The idea is that applied mathematicians are versatile,” said Brilleslyper, who joined the University this summer after a 21-year career at the Air Force Academy. “Students with an applied mathematics skillset can
