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Creative networking strategy connects students with industry, opportunity

When Dr. Kais Jribi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, invited standout students to join him at the industry-leading CAMX, The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo recently in Orlando, his goal went beyond exposing them to learn the latest in advanced manufacturing and composite materials.

Florida Poly hosts national leaders shaping higher ed

Presidents, provosts, and other higher education leaders from across the country gathered at Florida Polytechnic University on Sept. 29-30 to explore new directions in the field at the annual Higher Education Innovation (HEI) 2025 Presidents’ Conference.

Students spark bright futures, bold ambitions at fall career fair

Dozens of high-tech employers connected with over 700 Florida Polytechnic University students at the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Sept. 25, seeking the next generation of STEM professionals to help move their companies or agencies forward.

Florida Poly retains No. 1 public college spot in the South for 5th year

University also recognized as the No. 3 best value in the South

Florida Polytechnic University has earned its fifth straight title as the No. 1 public college in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, a testament to the University’s exceptional growth and sustained excellence in just its 11th year.

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Florida Polytechnic University and IBM Host Hackathon

Florida Polytechnic University, in partnership with IBM, Lenovo and Flagship Solutions Group, hosted its first Hackathon April 15-17, providing 100 students the opportunity to hone their software coding skills in a friendly competition to build a cloud-based app in a very short time frame. The industry partners provided the software platform as a service to allow enterprising participants to develop

Electrical Engineering Salaries: Knowing Fact from Myth

If you’re into math and science – and looking for a high-demand profession – consider earning your college degree in engineering. A report by Georgetown University notes: “The most sought-after graduates hold degrees in so-called STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Of the 2.5 million jobs added in the past year, one in four were in engineering, computer science, and science-related

MERIT Program Offers Hands-On Learning

LAKELAND, Fla. (June 4, 2015) – The Medical Engineering and Robotics Innovation for Tomorrow (MERIT) summer program has returned to Florida Polytechnic University for a third year, offering 14 area high school participants an intensive hands-on learning experience in health informatics, nanotechnology, renewable energy, surgical robotics and other high-demand industries using advanced technology. Participants have the opportunity to program robots,

Lake Wales Students Visit Florida Polytechnic University for Fun Physics Lessons

Fifty middle-school students from Edward W. Bok Academy in Lake Wales received some basic lessons in physics while having fun during a recent field trip to Florida Polytechnic University, where they participated in an egg drop challenge and launched marshmallows with catapults they built. Dr. Susan LeFrancois, an Assistant Professor of Science and Logistics at Florida Poly, provided the students

Advanced Technology Majors Focus on Big Data Analytics

The field of big data analytics involves data sets of extreme size, diversity and complexity. At Florida Polytechnic University, students who pursue a degree in Advanced Technology with a concentration in Big Data Analytics gain specialized knowledge in decision analysis, data mining, programming and data analytics. Big data analytics allow businesses and organizations to extract and synthesize useful information from sources that

Information Technology Degree Salary Expectations

The salary levels for IT professionals with an undergraduate degree in information technology will vary depending on the job candidate’s experience, the type of employer and role of the IT professional on the job. IT professionals are found at many companies that rely on computers and the Internet to interact with customers and handle some or all of their operations.

Computer Engineering Courses: What to Expect

Are you a student interested in computer engineering? Florida Polytechnic University offers a rigorous, hands-on computer engineering curriculum geared to develop the next generation of computer engineering leaders. Here are a couple of important questions to think about while considering a computer engineering degree program: What should students look for and expect in computer engineering courses? What kind of coursework

How to Prepare for an Industrial Engineering Career

Students keen on pursuing a degree in industrial engineering at Florida Polytechnic University will be equipped with the skills, experience and knowledge to kick-start a career in industrial engineering. Florida Poly’s technology-rich facility, distinguished faculty and hands-on learning environment enable students to graduate prepared to succeed in the competitive labor market. Florida Poly offers an undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Industrial

Choosing a Top Computer Engineering School

The need for computer engineers is on the rise and will keep growing through 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report is projecting 18 percent growth from 2012-2022 for all computer occupations, with computer engineers who are software designers and developers accounting for four out of every 10 jobs. This demand for computer engineers

Florida Polytechnic University Scholarship Luncheon Recognizes Donors

More than 100 guests attended the Florida Polytechnic University 2015 Scholarship Luncheon on April 22, which recognized and honored the generosity of donors who have supported the University and its mission with scholarship assistance for the Inaugural Class. The luncheon, catered by Fresco’s Bakery & Bistro, was held outdoors on the east terrace of the Innovation, Science & Technology Building.

The Phoenix is Florida Polytechnic University’s Official Mascot

On the final class day of its first academic year, Florida Polytechnic University has introduced the Phoenix as its official mascot. The concept was developed and voted on by students in the University’s inaugural class. The Phoenix, which derives from Greek mythology, is a long-living bird that is reborn again and again, rising from its ashes in a sign of

Innovative Sensor Technology

Sensor technology is a dynamic field that involves electrical or optical devices for monitoring and measuring an application or device. This information is utilized to improve a product’s functionality, processes and systems. The current growth in innovative sensor technology enables development of sensors and sensing systems to be used in practices such as health, environmental and safety issues. A growing