Duke Energy receives Florida Poly’s 1st Employer Engagement Award
Duke Energy Corporation was recognized for its steadfast partnership with Florida Polytechnic University at the institution’s annual state of the University address during Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. The company received the inaugural Employer Engagement Award, which recognizes industry partners who support the rigorous all-STEM education Florida Poly students receive. Allison Pirpich, Florida […]
Students to get boost in spring career fair prep
The annual Florida Polytechnic University Spring Career and Internship Fair is just around the corner, but students still have plenty of opportunities to polish their skills and gain an edge as they seek positions with some of the state’s most sought-after tech employers. “A unique opportunity we have at Florida Poly is the focus on […]
IFF and Florida Poly celebrate construction of state-of-the-art Global Citrus Innovation Center
Today in a ceremonial presentation, IFF and Florida Polytechnic University laid the foundation for the nearly 30,000-square-foot Citrus Innovation Center, located on the University’s campus in Lakeland, Florida.
Corporate Impact Network connects businesses to Florida Poly talent
Businesses that are part of Florida’s high-tech surge and want to support the emerging generation of technological leaders are connecting directly to Florida Polytechnic University’s valuable base of student and faculty knowledge through its Corporate Impact Network. The network launched in July of 2021, creating opportunities for Florida Poly’s corporate partners to provide meaningful support […]
Florida Poly gets approval for high-tech research partner on campus
The Florida Board of Governors has given the green light to a public-private partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Fortune 500 company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Florida International University.
Florida Polytechnic University and Estonian university TalTech team up on autonomous vehicles
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) in Estonia, are joining forces to advance the research and application of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in Florida and Europe. Through a memorandum of understanding, both universities agreed to collaborate on ways to develop this emerging technology for the public transportation sector. “TalTech […]
Applying effective skills in impactful ways
Florida Polytechnic University senior Hans Arndt has always had an engineering mindset. He’s always been interested in knowing the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of how things work. As an intern at Wilson & Girgenti, a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm with offices in Tampa, Florida, Hans is able to get hands-on experience before he […]
Orlando businesses get glimpse of Florida Polytechnic Universitys road to success
More than 50 business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Orlando region had front row seats to Florida Polytechnic University president Randy K. Avent, as he described the school’s path since its inception and how it’s already making its mark as Florida’s newest public university. “It’s easier to make an impact when you’re big. But […]
Florida Polytechnic University part of TBBJs Fast 50 event
The 50 fastest growing privately held companies in the Tampa Bay area were honored recently, and Florida Poly was part of the fanfare as its connection with the tech hub continues to grow. One of the companies that was recognized was Sparxoo, an integrated digital marketing agency located in Tampa. In 2017, Sparxoo played a […]
