International autonomous vehicle conference set to roll into Florida Poly

Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology will take center stage at Florida Polytechnic University on March 7-9 at an international conference focusing on advances in this rapidly evolving field. Global leaders in transportation, CAV innovation, and infrastructure will take part in the event. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Connected […]
Florida Poly sees 30% surge in applications for the second year in a row

The number of freshmen applying to Florida Polytechnic University has leapt 30% ahead of the same point in 2021 while out-of-state applications are up 61%. The surge comes as many higher education institutions across the country continue to struggle with enrollment. According to a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, undergraduate enrollment declined […]
Florida Poly president makes Tampa Bay’s Power 100 list

Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was named one of the most influential businesspeople in the Tampa Bay area by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The publication recently revealed its annual Power 100 list recognizing the region’s most impactful business leaders. “This acknowledgment recognizes Florida Poly’s growing reputation as well as our […]
Florida Poly department chair joins prestigious journal’s editorial board

Dr. Bruce Jacob, an internationally recognized researcher and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has joined the editorial board of IEEE Access. The multidisciplinary online archival journal is a publication of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a leading international professional organization for technology and engineering professionals. […]
Three Florida Poly professors among world’s top 2% of scientists

With research interests in nanomedicine, energy systems, and rare earth element recovery, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have been named to the prestigious global list of top scientists compiled annually by Stanford University.
Renowned engineering academic joins Florida Poly as department chair

When introducing students to electrical and computer engineering, Dr. Bruce Jacob has an eye-catching visual aid that grabs their attention. “I walk out with an electric guitar, point to the front, and say, ‘This is electrical engineering.’ There’s a powerful inductor, which is a type of antenna that’s good at picking up disturbances in magnetic […]
New applied mathematics chair brings wealth of research, curriculum experience

As the new chair of Florida Polytechnic University’s Department of Applied Mathematics, Dr. Michael Brilleslyper is working on a formula to elevate the department to the next level. “The idea is that applied mathematicians are versatile,” said Brilleslyper, who joined the University this summer after a 21-year career at the Air Force Academy. “Students with […]
Florida Poly Men’s Lacrosse accepted to major conference

Only seven months after playing its first game, the Florida Polytechnic University Men’s Lacrosse team has been accepted into the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) and the group’s SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC). Now that Florida Poly is in the MCLA and SELC, it will play against teams from institutions such as the University of Florida, […]
Florida Poly president three-peats as one of Florida’s most influential leaders

Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of Florida’s most influential business leaders for the third consecutive year by Florida Trend magazine. The publication released its annual Florida 500 list on Monday, Oct. 4, highlighting the state’s top leaders in several economic sectors. “I am honored to receive […]
Florida Poly wins NSF grant to research durability of 3D-printed jet engine materials

With the advanced technology of today’s rockets and jet engines, these powerful devices require metal parts that are stronger than ever. An engineering professor at Florida Polytechnic University has received a National Science Foundation grant to research the durability and longevity of the critical metals now used in these ever-changing machines.