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New course empowers students to master financial trading

With $100,000 in virtual funds to invest, teams of Florida Polytechnic University students are taking a hands-on approach to learning financial markets this semester. A new investments, financial modeling and analytics course at the University incorporates TD Bank’s Virtual Stock Market Simulation Game, challenging students to strategize the best ways to grow their portfolios and […]

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at Florida Polytechnic University, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining Florida Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.