The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to integrate an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle into its operations. The manned aircraft, dubbed Astro in a double nod to science and the dog from the classic Jetsons cartoon, marks Florida Poly’s entry into the rapidly developing field of advanced air
Hundreds of students, families, faculty and staff gathered at Florida Polytechnic University campus on Saturday, Oct. 17, for Phoenix Family Day, exploring student life through hands-on demonstrations, games and fun. The annual event gave families an opportunity to experience campus, connect with the University community and see how their students are making Florida Poly their home away from home. Across
Florida Polytechnic University celebrated the grand opening of its University Safety and Operations Center (USO) on Thursday, Oct. 15, enhancing campus security, facilities services and emergency readiness as the University continues to grow.
Florida Polytechnic University ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 1 among public universities for career outcomes, according to WalletHub’s 2027 College & University Rankings, released Monday, Oct. 12.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling visited Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to lead a roundtable discussion on preparing students for high-demand careers and meeting employer’s evolving workforce needs.
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections just four weeks away, Florida Polytechnic University attracted over 100 people to a panel discussion on Oct. 6, about differing political party approaches to hot-button issues such as artificial intelligence, affordable housing and public investment.
Somayeh Sadeghizadeh, an international student from Iran, is pursuing a master’s degree in engineering on an engineering management track at Florida Polytechnic University. Graduate student Somayeh Sadeghizadeh is no stranger to going after what she wants. The international student from Tehran, Iran, holds a master’s degree in urban management, and enjoyed a 10-year career working in sales and marketing in
Sgt. Leonard reflects on her military career this Veterans Day As a teen growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Florida Polytechnic University Police Sgt. Jeannette Leonard knew military service was her way to a better future. “I saw the same people standing on the corners and selling drugs in our parks day in and day out,” she said. “I
Identical twins Carl-Edwin and Marc-Edwin Rigaud have a bond that can’t be broken. The Florida Polytechnic University alumni have spent their entire lives side by side, and now as software engineers at FIS Global in St. Petersburg, Florida, their path continues – together. The Rigaud brothers grew up in Haiti, moving to Florida during their senior year of high school.
The natural adaptations that enable tiny, water-walking insects to withstand the assault of torrential rainstorms could one day make the leap to advances in biomimetic robots thanks to research by a Florida Polytechnic University professor. Dr. Daren Watson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is studying the ways water striders can withstand raindrops. Water striders are tiny insects that live on
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.
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.
