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Loved ones share in the college experience at Phoenix Family Day

Florida Polytechnic University buzzed with energy on Saturday, Sept. 20, as more than 850 parents, siblings and friends joined students on campus for the annual Phoenix Family Day. Visitors explored the University, played games, tackled hands-on STEM challenges and experienced firsthand the vibrant spirit of the Florida Poly community alongside their favorite Phoenix student. Gladys Diaz, from Miramar, Florida, joined

Colombian National Team coach brings World Cup experience to Florida Poly soccer players

Legendary Colombian soccer coach Nelson Abadía brought his expertise and inspiration to Florida Polytechnic University on Thursday, Sept. 18, as he observed the men’s and women’s soccer teams in training and shared advice to strengthen their game. “It was unforgettable. Coach Abadía brought so much knowledge, and his presence alone elevated the atmosphere,” said Sebastian Anzola, captain of Florida Poly’s

Students face off in epic Humans vs. Zombies Nerf battle

A “zombie infection” overtook Florida Polytechnic University during the week of Sept. 8, slowly spreading from three infected students to nearly all the players in a campuswide Humans vs. Zombies Nerf dart battle.

From NASA to startup: Alumna launches AI platform to bridge tech and policy

Payton Barnwell ’19 has dedicated her successful high-tech career to creating meaningful impact through innovation. She helped optimize space station crops as a NASA intern, worked in mission control at Virgin Galactic, and led geospatial product development at SkyFi, creating easy-to-use tools from complex data and imagery. Now, the Florida Polytechnic University alumna has embarked on a new adventure. Barnwell

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How Much Do Electrical Engineers Make?

Many people, especially students often wonder, “How much do electrical engineers make?” There are a few items to consider when answering this question. It’s common for many industries to experience wage stagnation as overseas competition and a surplus of workers keep wages down. But the salaries for electrical engineers are growing, along with the number of jobs. This is a

Electrical Engineering Fields

When it comes to electrical engineering fields, there are many questions on the future of electrical engineering. Electrical engineering fields involve control systems, digital systems, electrodynamics, magnetics and semiconductors. For students entering or interested in electrical engineering fields, it is helpful to gain an understanding of the field, as well as the predicted industry trends. To help further educate current

Florida Polytechnic University Welcomed Robotics Experts for Google+ Hangout #BOTTalks

Florida Polytechnic University recently hosted #BOTTalks, a Google+ Hangout for current and prospective students that provided participants the opportunity to learn about robotics engineering and the future of machine intelligence as well as other high-tech topics with a Florida Poly professor and robotics expert. Crystal Lauderdale, Florida Poly’s Director of Marketing and Communications, moderated the virtual forum, which featured a

Big Data Careers | News

Many students pursue a big data analytics career as the demand by employers for data analysts rises. In this field of study, students gain knowledge of insight into the discipline of data sets of extreme size, diversity and complexity to fully prepare them for a big data career path. Florida Polytechnic University offers a program designed to prepare tomorrow’s leaders

Health Informatics Careers

Are you thinking about a health informatics career? The fast-growing discipline of health informatics careers and therising demand for health technologists provide students the opportunity to pursue a career in a field that combines health management and information science. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of health information specialists is projected to grow 22% faster in 2022 than

Founding SGA Signs Student Constitution

Complete with an Executive branch, 12 Senators and a Constitution – it’s official! In February, students elected the Legislative and Judicial branches, after electing executive leadership in the fall term. With the signing of the Constitution, the Florida Poly SGA is now formally operated by the students and for the students, a highly visible testament to democracy at the college

History of Communication Technology

The history of communication technology has had a profound impact on our world. In the modern economy, it’s no surprise that the telecommunications industry is responsible for $1.88 trillion dollars in worldwide GDP1. The three largest? They are worth a whopping $701.31 billion dollars. The explosive advancements in technology over the last 100 years of the history of communications technology

Florida Polytechnic University Team Takes Third Place at UHack 2015

What if there were an app that actually distracted people from their mobile devices for some lively conversation? That is the mission of the aptly named Icebreaker, a mobile application developed by three Florida Poly students that took the third-place prize in the recent UHack 2015 competition at the University of Miami. Graduate student Jacob Chen and undergrads James Amodie

Robotic & Machine Intelligence (Virtual) Roundtable: #BOTTalks at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University will host the first of three virtual events via Google+ Hangouts on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. This series is set to discuss advancements in technology and engineering, specifically robotics and machine intelligence. Our first event, #BOTTalks, features a panel of industry leaders and experts from Florida Poly. #BOTTalks will focus on the future of robotics

Supply Chain Management Careers

Have you ever thought about starting a career in supply chain management? Professionals educated and trained in supply chain management careers or with supply chain management degrees are in high demand in the global marketplace. Just take a look at the numbers: According to a study by the Supply Chain Sector Council, “From 2012 – 2017, it is estimated that

The Mosaic Caf Opens at Florida Polytechnic University Thanks to Generosity of The Mosaic Company

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Mosaic Café officially opened at Florida Polytechnic University on Friday thanks to a naming gift from The Mosaic Company. The newly named Mosaic Café is a grab-and-go coffee and snack bar inside the University’s iconic Innovation, Science and Technology Building. The Mosaic Company gift supports student scholarships and the University’s educational mission. “Our students, faculty and

Florida Polytechnic University President to Speak at 2015 Emerging Issues Forum

LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University President Dr. Randy K. Avent will participate in a panel discussion on New Delivery Models for Higher Education at the 30th annual Emerging Issues Forum, Innovation Reconstructed, on February 10, 2015 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The Forum is North Carolina’s signature public policy gathering hosted by the Institute of Emerging Issues (IEI), a think-and-do tank at North