Financial aid makes dream a reality for first-generation student
As Ivelisse Rodriguez progressed through high school and the time to enter college neared, she wondered how she’d pay for the education she always dreamed of. While she aspired to be the first in her family to go to college, the path toward her dreams was unclear. “Growing up, some kids have college funds or […]
Student-created video games draw big crowds
For the first time in two years, the Florida Polytechnic University Fall Game EXPO returned to in-person gameplay on Saturday, Dec. 4, energizing student game developers and attracting hundreds of game-loving high schoolers to campus. Sophomore computer science major Ryan Celentano’s game was one of 23 that were showcased at the event. He created the game “Deja […]
Capstone design team brings bionic physical therapy machine to life
Physical therapist Mike Ryan had a bright idea to improve his industry, so he turned to Florida Polytechnic University students to make his dream of a bionic physical therapy machine a reality. An interdisciplinary team of seven capstone students is now working to modernize a machine that it can be set to apply different amounts […]
Twin software engineers carve path together at global fintech leader
Identical twins Carl-Edwin and Marc-Edwin Rigaud have a bond that can’t be broken. The Florida Polytechnic University alumni have spent their entire lives side by side, and now as software engineers at FIS Global in St. Petersburg, Florida, their path continues – together. The Rigaud brothers grew up in Haiti, moving to Florida during their […]
Cybersecurity Club combines enhanced digital learning with social fun
As more devices, systems, and governments become tightly enmeshed and reliant on online networks, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, steal data, and make money. Florida Polytechnic University students with a passion for digital security have formed the Cybersecurity Club to take their future into their own hands and augment their classroom education […]
