Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate computer science and data science programs are among the best in the state and the nation, according to new rankings from Research.com, an online higher education resource.
With laptops ready and ideas buzzing, a fast-growing group of Florida Polytechnic University students meets each week to unwind, trade stories, and work on bringing their most ambitious and imaginative software projects to life.
About 170 high school counselors from across Florida explored the cutting-edge labs, hands-on curriculum, and modern housing at Florida Polytechnic University on Dec. 5, gaining a firsthand look at the transformative experience awaiting their savvy STEM students.
Dr. Jun Kim, an internationally recognized expert on advanced water treatment processes, has been selected to join an elite community of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department. Kim is an assistant professor of environmental engineering.
The time between applying for a job at global logistics company DHL and being hired as a full-time implementation specialist felt like a whirlwind process to Florida Polytechnic University senior Valerie Fontanez.
A pioneering new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and The Skyway Organization, LLC aims to spark powerful developments in advanced manufacturing, materials science, aerospace and workforce development.
LAKELAND, Fla. (March 19, 2015) – The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved Florida Polytechnic University’s 2016 Housing Plan. The University will enter into a lease and operating agreement with Jacksonville-based Vestcor Communities, Inc. to build and operate a new 543-bed student housing facility on campus. This will be Florida Poly’s second on-campus residence
What is the future of machine intelligence? Has a human-like robot been developed already? These were among the questions posed when Florida Polytechnic University recently hosted #BOTTalks, the first of three Google+ Hangouts, which featured a panel of technology leaders. Dr. Kristy Hollingshead, a research scientist from the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, discussed the future of machine
Let’s talk about big data, supercomputers and advanced technology programs at Florida Polytechnic University. You can join the discussion on Wednesday, March 18, without leaving home or your favorite (wired) coffee shop. That’s because Florida Polytechnic University is hosting the University’s second Google+ Hangout this year, #TECHTalks, starting at 7:30 p.m. The free virtual event is part of a three-part
On Feb. 24, 2015, Florida Polytechnic University hosted #BOTTalks Google Hangout on the future of robotics andmachine intelligence. View the entire hangout and join us for the next event: #TechTalks!. Below are our Top 5 clips from the virtual discussion on robotics and machine intelligence. 1. Florida Poly and a STEM Education 2. Choosing the Florida Poly Mascot: Any Favorites?
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
