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Tallahassee–Florida Senate President-Designate Joe Negron (R-Stuart) visited Florida Polytechnic University as part of his 4-day listening tour of the State University System of Florida. Senator Negron requested a tour of the University’s iconic Innovation, Science and Technology Building and asked to hear from students, faculty and administrators about the University’s strategic plan and top priorities. Senators Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-Ft. Myers)

Florida Polytechnic University’s most recent Google+ Hangout explored ways future generations can reduce the world’s consumption of natural resources by adopting green technologies. Leading the discussion “The Sustainability Gap: What is Means for Future Generations” was Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jaspreet Singh Dhau; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ryan Integlia; Assistant Professor of Physics, Sesha Srinivasan; and Undergraduate Research Student,

Florida Polytechnic University recently hosted its first student-led hackathon, which brought about 130 students from seven schools together. Their goal: spend 24 hours developing apps and software that tackle life’s most common problems. Some of the winners from the Florida Poly hackathon included an app to make life easier for people living with mental illness and an online tool to

Sometimes the smallest things hold the biggest impact. For Chris Dowdy and his classmates at Florida Polytechnic University, the key to unlocking new levels of sustainable energy can only be seen under a microscope. Chris’ research project focuses on a miniscule form of algae called diatoms. Diatoms come in literally thousands of forms and most are no wider than a

Don’t go into business with someone who is already a friend. Get comfortable with failing. Trust your gut. These are just a few of the lessons Mark Provenzano has learned from the roller coaster that is launching your own business. While there’s rarely an easy day in the life of an entrepreneur, Mark has no regrets. “It’s easy to get

Alberto Pinero Jr. has been zipping around on an electric bike since high school. The sleek, speedy bike was the result of hours of tinkering and research by a teenager fascinated by technology. When it came to picking a university that would foster and develop his passions, Florida Polytechnic University was a no-brainer. “Florida Poly has everything I’m looking for,”

One of the things you’ll notice immediately when you arrive at Florida Polytechnic University is an abundance of skateboards. They’re so popular, in fact, the Student Government Association had to install skateboard holders in classrooms and common areas across campus to contain them. The variety of skateboards is as diverse as the student population, from smooth cruising longboards to zippy

Students at Florida Polytechnic University have an opportunity to sign up for an exclusive new course focused on renewable energy systems and sustainability. Available fall 2016, the course combines fundamental concepts and application with hands-on learning for creating sustainable and renewable energy technologies. Prospective and current students, faculty and the public are invited to learn more during the upcoming spring