Research advancing scientific knowledge and technology has earned five Florida Polytechnic University faculty members a place on Stanford University’s 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Florida 500 list for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development.
Florida Polytechnic University’s new athletics program has received its first philanthropic gift, a $60,000 contribution from longtime Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight. The milestone donation marks an exciting step forward for Florida Poly Athletics as the University builds its inaugural sports teams and gains support from the local community.
The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to grant accreditation to Florida Polytechnic University, marking the Commission’s first accreditation decision since its founding in 2025.
University and international leaders gathered at Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright Program alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to integrate an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle into its operations. The manned aircraft, dubbed Astro in a double nod to science and the dog from the classic Jetsons cartoon, marks Florida Poly’s entry into the rapidly developing field of advanced air
There is a lot students can learn about cybersecurity from an octopus. The underwater creatures are masters of mimicking their surroundings to both snag their next meal and stay hidden from predators. There’s an obvious application there for hackers snooping around a network, says Dr. Melba Horton, Assistant Professor of Biology at Florida Polytechnic University. “The whole point for hackers
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
Florida Polytechnic University students organized and hosted the second annual Florida Poly Pi Run, which featured a scenic 3.14-mile course around the campus and award-winning Innovation, Science and Technology Building. More than 100 runners participated in this year’s race. The annual Pi Run was open to all University students, faculty and employees, as well as the public and helped to
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University is appropriated $5 million in the State Legislature’s education budget to begin work on a brand new Applied Research Center on its Lakeland campus. The center will house research laboratories, teaching labs, and offices for Florida Poly faculty and students. It will also be the home of the Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship, which will help
Florida Polytechnic University is hosting its second spring edition of #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout, at 7 p.m. on March 24, titled, “The Sustainability Gap: What it Means for Future Generations.” A panel of Florida Poly professors will discuss energy harvesting, storage and delivery as the topic of sustainability becomes increasingly critical. Here are five questions Florida Poly will discuss on
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University congratulates Foundation Board Member President of American Compliance Technologies, Inc. (A.C.T.) Rob Kincart for being selected to the 2016 Gator100 fastest growing companies. The Gator100, sponsored by the University of Florida (UF)’s Warrington College of Business and the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, recognizes and celebrates the achievements of leading UF alumni entrepreneurs around the world. The Gator100
Kyle Spomer didn’t have to look far this week for a summer internship. The Electrical Engineering sophomore just walked 30 feet down the hall when class ended and into the Internship Fair on Tuesday. “It was super convenient having this here on campus,” Spomer said. Spomer was one of dozens of students who networked and shared their resumes with some
Students made a public pledge Tuesday not to create a hazing tradition at Florida Polytechnic University. To back up that pledge, students added their handprint in paint to a long white banner entitled “These Hands Don’t Haze.” Organizers are arranging for the banner to be on display as a physical reminder of the students’ commitment. “There’s a strong commitment on
Florida Polytechnic University hosted #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout, on February 4, 2015 titled, “Debunking Pop Culture Myths from Core Science Facts.” The Hangout featured Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Athanasios Gentimis; Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Jaspreet Singh Dhau; and Associate Professor of Engineering, Dr. David Foster. The panelists discussed topics related to popular science fictions films like The Martian and Back to
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has signed historic education agreements with organizations in Brazil and Morocco as part of its efforts to recruit international students to the university. The memoranda of understanding (MOUs) will help the universities develop student and faculty exchange programs, student internships, and joint research projects. The MOU with the Centro Universitário de Brusque (UNIFEBE) in Brazil
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University’s iconic Innovation, Science and Technology building in Lakeland has earned more than 20 architectural and engineering awards since its completion, often beating out a number of billion-dollar construction projects across the global architectural scene. While the IST Building was completed just a year and a half ago, it is already recognized as one of the
The Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research (FIPR) Institute of Florida Polytechnic University hosted the “2016 Workshop on Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Uranium from Phosphate Ore” for the Critical Materials Institute (CMI) on January 19 -20, 2016 in Bartow, Florida. This meeting was attended by 48 top researchers from many of CMI’s member organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Idaho
