Florida Poly and Skyway launch strategic high-tech alliance
A pioneering new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and The Skyway Organization, LLC aims to spark powerful developments in advanced manufacturing, materials science, aerospace and workforce development.
Florida Poly and Sittadel to launch student-driven cybersecurity center
Florida Polytechnic University and tech company Sittadel are teaming up to boost the region’s cybersecurity workforce and advance experiential learning and innovation through the development of a new student-powered Security Operations Center.
Intern’s upgrade boosts Coke Florida’s warehouse automation efficiency
When Florida Polytechnic University student Eli Wolfe started an internship at Coke Florida, he didn’t just learn more about the company’s operations; he improved them.
IFF Unveils Cutting-Edge Citrus Innovation Center at Florida Poly
IFF today announced the opening of the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University. This 30,000 square foot facility encompasses state-of-the-art capabilities in botanical research leveraging its LMR by IFF natural ingredients expertise, processing, analytics, product creation for scent and taste, and includes a 360-degree digital immersion room.
Florida Poly explores STEM opportunities in motorsports
Florida Polytechnic University students, faculty, and staff participated in an in-depth exploration of STEM applications in the motorsports field at the recent Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The opportunity, made possible by Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and John Doonan, president of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), provided valuable insights into career pathways and industry partnerships.
Lakeland Police Department adopts high-tech Florida Poly body-cam trigger
Mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University have put their skills to the test for the Lakeland Police Department, inventing a device to help make turning on their body cameras effortless in situations when they must draw their firearm.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Poly join forces to fight Artificial Intelligence crime
The Polk County Sherriff’s Office announced the creation of a new law enforcement unit focused on cybercrime related to artificial intelligence. The new AI investigative unit was developed in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University, which will provide essential technical and research support.
Seniors present innovative industry solutions at annual Capstone Showcase
Teams of Florida Polytechnic University seniors presented their innovative capstone projects to faculty, guests, and industry sponsors on Thursday, April 24, at the University’s annual Capstone Showcase. The event is the culmination of the teams’ work throughout the academic year to devise solutions to real-world problems posed by industry partners. International student Korrie Smith said […]
Capstone team gamifies child respiratory care with underwater exploration game
A group of seniors at Florida Polytechnic University is working to help improve the respiratory health of pediatric patients by making the use of a basic medical device more fun and engaging. The project is sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health. When recovering from illness or surgery, patients can be asked to blow into an incentive […]
STEM (in)dustry events feature top employers offering insight to hidden career options
Florida Polytechnic University students are getting an inside look at STEM career opportunities across varied industries – including those many don’t immediately associate with engineering and applied sciences. The “STEM (in)dustry” event series was launched this fall by the University’s career services office. It was designed to both showcase the versatility of STEM degrees as […]
