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

February 18, 2015

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 and machine intelligence. Students will be able to tweet their questions or ask questions directly to the panel online via the hashtag #BOTTalks. The Google+ Hangout will feature two experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM): Dr. Kristy Hollingshead, a research scientist with the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, and Dr. Ryan Integlia, a Florida Poly professor in the College of Engineering and the College of Innovation & Technology. The two STEM experts will be on hand to answer your questions about groundbreaking technology, related programs at Florida Poly, and how students can prepare for careers in robotics and machine intelligence.

Students, send us your questions on robotics and machine intelligence! Want to give your view on the movie, “Chappie,” or discuss the possibility of robots with emotions? Do you have questions about how Florida Poly prepares students for technology careers? Our experts want to hear your ideas and share some answers.

RSVP now to hangout with the future. Start tweeting your questions with the hashtag #BOTTalks.

Looking forward to hanging out soon!
Florida Polytechnic University

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.