Innovation and STEM excellence take over Capitol during Florida Poly Day
Florida Polytechnic University showcased its commitment to innovation in the Rotunda at the State Capitol, engaging legislators, staff, and visitors with an immersive display highlighting academic excellence and industry-driven STEM education.
New analysis shows Florida Poly majors prep grads for top-paying careers
A recent analysis linking college majors to high-paying careers concluded that technology-driven and engineering positions are among the most immediately lucrative. As the only state institution with an all-STEM curriculum, Florida Polytechnic University is preparing its students to enter the top field on the list, as well as many other high-paying careers listed.
Florida Poly engineering students add a new dimension to dance
A team of Florida Polytechnic University students is using technology to convert the beauty and grace of dance into an innovative, stunning work of art. Junior Jaimie Davis and 2020 master’s graduate Matthew Giallourakis are collaborating with Florida Dance Theatre to transform dancers’ movements into digital art. “We wanted to take the arts and STEM […]
Florida Polytechnic University addresses state needs with new engineering degrees
The state of Florida will be closer to meeting its need for qualified engineers in high-demand fields when Florida Polytechnic University begins the 2019-20 academic year offering three new degrees: Environmental Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, and Engineering Physics. These programs expand the academic offerings for students as they seek to pursue a high-demand STEM (science, technology, […]
Economy rules at statewide roundtable
Business leaders from across the I-4 corridor gathered at Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, July 17, to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges they face at a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity roundtable discussion. “One of the reasons Florida Poly was created was around economic opportunity,” said Dr. Randy K. Avent, University president. […]
Creating a bridge between chess and STEM
Dr. Muhammad Rashid compares higher education to what a blank piece of paper looks like after you hand it to an artist with a pen. For most of his life, the Florida Polytechnic University professor has marveled at how pursuing a degree can begin transforming a student from the time he or she first steps […]
