Florida Poly’s data science program ranks Top 10 in the U.S.
Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate data science degree program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation by TechGuide.org for 2026, placing it among prestigious institutions in the top 10 such as Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Duke University.
Florida Poly tops state in computer science, data science ranks Top 20 in U.S.
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.
Senior’s hard work sparks career win, big campus savings
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.
Q&A: Grad dreams of making impact with transportation data analysis
Isabella Morales ’23 will receive her bachelor’s degree in data science with a concentration in intelligent mobility from Florida Polytechnic University on May 7. The student from Brandon, Florida, is set on making an impact on the world of public transportation, starting by earning her master’s degree in data science at Florida Poly. She is […]
Data Science & Business Analytics charge ahead at Florida Poly
The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at Florida Polytechnic University has focused on cultivating a tech-forward, industry-leading program since its inception in 2014. The department’s stature in the academic world has grown steadily, positioning it to attract standout faculty, conduct innovative research, and host prominent conferences. “The department’s success demonstrates that Florida Poly […]
Florida Poly to help improve access to high-speed internet in Polk County
Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are working to help close the gaps in broadband connectivity in Polk County through a $250,000 feasibility study recently approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. The study aims to address the insufficient broadband coverage problems that exist in the county and provide supporting documentation and validation that […]
Florida Poly named to global list of top 10 analytics institutes
Florida Polytechnic University’s Data Science and Business Analytics Department has been named to an international list of the 10 Most Prominent Analytics Institutes 2021 by Analytics Insight Magazine.
Phoenix harnesses social media data in machine learning internship
A summer internship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is allowing Florida Polytechnic University senior Nicole Ely to use machine learning to gain a better understanding of data shared on Twitter. Ely, who is majoring in data science with a concentration in big data analytics, is working with the Tennessee university’s computational biology program […]
Q&A: Cindy Nguyen finds confident self and sets to conquer big data field
Cindy Nguyen ’21 joined Florida Polytechnic University as a brilliant, but timid student who was only interested in learning in class. She quickly realized that stepping out of her comfort zone would give her a more fun, well-rounded college experience. The graduate of Seacoast Collegiate High School in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, became an Admissions […]
Florida Poly announces state’s first undergraduate Health Systems Engineering concentration
Students with a love of STEM and an interest in health care can prepare for a career that prioritizes both with Florida Polytechnic University’s new Health Systems Engineering (HSE) program. The program launched in fall 2020 offers the only undergraduate-level concentration of its kind in the state. “Anyone who is frustrated with the current health […]
