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Top 5 Moments from the Spring Installment of #STEMTalks a Google+ Hangout

February 16, 2016

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 the Future, and whether or not the scientific feats portrayed by Hollywood could be feasible in real life.

View the top five moments from the Google+ Hangout below:

Can You Grow Crops On Mars?

Why Does It Take So Long To Get To Mars?

Do We Have The Ability To Travel To Mars?

Why Don’t We Have Flying Cars Yet?

Is Dragging A Vault Really Possible, As Seen In The Fast And The Furious?

 

Students who were unable to participate in the Google+ Hangout can view the full recorded version on Florida Poly’s Youtube Channel. Stay tuned for additional STEMTalks!

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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.

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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.