Dr. Steven Chisolm ’19 believes the future of medicine is being built layer by layer, literally. What may sound like science fiction, such as 3D printing functional hearts or kidneys for transplant, is quickly becoming possible, and he is among the innovators helping turn that vision into reality. A proud Florida Polytechnic University mechanical engineering graduate, Chisolm is now a
Florida Polytechnic University’s Dr. Malak Anshassi has earned national recognition for her research advancing recycling, solid waste management and sustainability. She was recently appointed to serve as a recycling expert on a prestigious committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to address the pressing problem of waste reduction. Anshassi, an assistant professor of environmental engineering, was selected
Celebrating Veterans Day Every Veterans Day, Florida Polytechnic University student Jonny Anderson can’t help but reflect on the journey that led him from serving in both the Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve to helping build rockets for space technology company Blue Origin. With determination squarely focused on earning a mechanical engineering degree, Anderson is living a dream many students
A new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and South Korea’s Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is set to boost academic and research collaboration at both institutions, widely recognized for advancing STEM education. The partnership facilitates student and faculty exchanges as well as research initiatives, with the goal of elevating the quality and impact of each university’s scholarship and
Graduation marks a major milestone in a student’s life, but learning doesn’t stop there. A new podcast showcases how Florida Polytechnic University alumni continue to grow, adapt and lead in their fields. Now working in high-tech careers across industries, Florida Poly alumni are sharing their personal journeys, insights and lessons they’ve learned on the “The Legacy Podcast,” presented by the
Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson joined the state’s Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretary of State Cord Byrd on a two-week international trade and business development leadership mission to Taiwan and Japan, advancing Florida’s global economic trade strategy. The mission included Florida business, tech, space and academic fields and took place from Oct. 19-29. It was organized by
Join Florida Poly professors and industry experts as we discuss the rise of machines at our next installment of #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout. The live, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at 7 p.m. This event will be the second hangout in a four-part series focused on robotics, specifically, the future of autonomous vehicles. Here are the
More than 500 new freshmen, transfer and graduate students will join Florida Poly this fall, nearly doubling the University’s student population over its inaugural academic year. The incoming class has an average GPA of 3.9, an average ACT score of 26 and an average SAT score of 1775. “I continue to be very impressed with the caliber of students deciding
Florida Polytechnic University welcomed students to Orientation Week on Wednesday Aug. 19, a series of social and academic activities that will lead up to the start of the 2015-16 school year on Monday, Aug. 24. Orientation Week is designed to introduce first-time students to staff and faculty, fellow classmates and campus life. Activities include a presentation by President Dr. Randy
Florida Polytechnic University will host #STEMTalks: Hackers and Cyber Security in the 21st Century on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. The online event is the first installment in a four-part virtual Google+ Hangout series that explores the future of high technology and the vital role of a core education in science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM). Each month this fall, #STEMTalks
Florida Polytechnic University will launch the fall Google+ Hangout series, #STEMTalks, starting Aug. 20 at 7pm. Join us for the first virtual event in the series – “Hackers & Cyber Security in the 21st Century.” Our panel will discuss the latest online security threats and how cyber security experts are stopping them. The rest of our 2015 #STEMTalks series will
Florida Polytechnic University student Chris Westphalen has been awarded the 2015 Berna Lou Cartwright Scholarship from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Chris, who majors in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Multifunctional Materials, is a founder of the student chapter of ASME at Florida Poly. The Berna Lou Cartwright Scholarship is valued at $3,000. Criteria for
The Florida Polytechnic University Foundation has received a $1 million challenge match contribution from an anonymous donor. The contribution will support student scholarships and the University’s mission. Through the (BePivotal)2 challenge, the anonymous donor is encouraging Florida Poly supporters to contribute to the University Foundation by leveraging this opportunity to effectively double their donations. The donor will match up to $1
LAKELAND, Fla. (June 11, 2015) – The second annual Drive For Men’s Health rolled out of South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Fla. today to begin a 6,000 mile, coast-to-coast journey in an all-electric Tesla Model S. Co-founded by Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board member Dr. Sijo Parekattil and Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, the Drive For Men’s Health is a charitable road trip designed
The Innovation, Science & Technology Building at Florida Polytechnic University has been honored with the 2015 International Architectural Award, the world’s most prestigious building award for innovative designs. Florida Poly’s iconic oval structure was designed by Spanish architect Dr. Santiago Calatrava and is distinguished by a white steel pergola that rings the building and a moveable roof with louvers that
Fourteen local high school students proudly demonstrated their robotic inventions and poster projects Friday evening during the third annual graduation ceremony of the Medical Engineering and Robotics Innovation for Tomorrow (MERIT) summer program at Florida Polytechnic University. MERIT offers local high school students an intensive, hands-on learning experience in health informatics, nanotechnology, renewable energy, surgical robotics and other high-demand industries
Students have plenty of engineering degree programs from which to choose when applying to college as undergrads or considering a post-graduate degree. Students choosing an engineering degree program should consider several factors to figure out the right fit for them. They include: Degree programs and concentrations Internship opportunities Faculty experience in the classroom and in industry Campus life Industry connections
More than 100 students at Florida Poly participated in the Poly Protothon Lab, a three-part event that involved idea generating, fast prototyping, product testing and launch! Harris Corporation partnered with Florida Poly for the event, which aimed to expand student knowledge while challenging the participants to create a first-stage prototype, according to Dr. Ryan Integlia, a Florida Poly professor and
