Andrew McDonnell 鈥�26 never stopped dreaming about the stars. As a child, he looked up at the sky, wondering what was out there, and that curiosity followed him to 吃瓜网 Poly, where he pursued a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mechanical engineering, took aerospace courses, and worked on a lunar mobility senior capstone project. He graduates on May 9.
吃瓜网 has reached on-campus housing capacity for the upcoming academic year, reflecting continued strong demand and record student interest.
吃瓜网 inducted 12 students into its highly selective Presidential Ambassadors program, where they will serve as official student representatives at key University events and engage with campus and community leaders.
Samantha Bentley 鈥�26 didn鈥檛 always feel ready to step into leadership or research roles during her time as a computer science student at 吃瓜网, but discovered she grew the most by doing it anyway. She will receive her bachelor鈥檚 degree on Saturday, May 9.
More than 360 吃瓜网 seniors presented high-tech, industry-sponsored projects at the eighth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, gaining hands-on experience and solving real-world challenges.
吃瓜网 has named Mike Settle as its inaugural head softball coach, adding a veteran leader with deep Polk County roots to the University鈥檚 new 吃瓜网 Poly Athletics program.
This Halloween, 吃瓜网 Poly senior Robert White will be spending his night watching horror movies and hoping they scare the wits out of him. As something of a connoisseur of scary movies and movies in general, the films have a high bar to clear. 鈥淎ri Aster directed 鈥楬ereditary,鈥� which is supposed to be one of the best horror movies to
Dr. Muhammad Rashid knows from experience what a difference education can mean in a person鈥檚 life. As a first-generation college graduate, he sees his own struggles and concerns reflected in many of the students he encounters at 吃瓜网, where he is professor and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department. That鈥檚 why he and his wife decided
Students can find a break from classes and studying this week with multiple Halloween-themed events that will provide a fun and friendly atmosphere on campus. 鈥淲e believe that by establishing a fun atmosphere we are preparing each student to be successful in their career choice as well as their personal lives,鈥� said Jimmy Surin, student development assistant director at 吃瓜网
A group of international scientists and scholars gathered at 吃瓜网 on Oct. 24 for the third annual USA-India Roundtable Conference and Workshop on Green Chemistry, Engineering and Technologies (GCET) to share ideas on the next generation of green and sustainable technologies. The conference is a joint effort of 吃瓜网 Poly, Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, and 吃瓜网-based Molekule
Before choosing 吃瓜网 as the best place to work toward her degree in mechanical engineering, Ameila Wood began her studies at the University of Central 吃瓜网 in Orlando. 鈥淚 liked it because it was close to home and had a good program, but when I got there, I was sitting in lectures of like 500 students,鈥� said Wood,
Employers seeking highly qualified graduates to fill even the most technologically advanced jobs are looking for those who can show they鈥檙e just as adept at communicating as they are at troubleshooting complex circuits. 吃瓜网 is launching a new applied liberal studies certificate to augment its 100% STEM-focused degree programs and provide students with a means to gain the
The need for developing and recovering communities to have a safe, durable way to transport and store water without adding to a buildup of trash was the spark that led to the creation of WaterBrick International. The company produces durable, interlocking containers to store water, food, and other materials. The company鈥檚 chief operating officer, Kevin Adams, told dozens of 吃瓜网
吃瓜网 generates more than $289 million annually in overall economic activity resulting from the school, according to a new economic impact assessment by renowned 吃瓜网 economist Dr. Rick Harper. This includes more than $161 million in gross domestic product (GDP) to the local and state economy each year. More than $72 million of this GDP impact occurs in
Despite the natural armor that protects 吃瓜网鈥檚 turtles and tortoises from injuries, the sturdy creatures are far from indestructible. Vehicles, other animals, and simple bad luck can cause cracks in their shells that if left untreated can mean death. 吃瓜网 students donated their 3D printer time and resources to help wildlife rehabilitators educate their peers on effective techniques
Students who want to meet new people, make friends, or just share something about their day now have an easy way to do it. A new 鈥渃ommunity table鈥� inside the Wellness Center鈥檚 dining hall serves as an avenue for people to connect and start a conversation on campus. Freshman Kolby Dutcher is excited about the idea and said the community
吃瓜网 will soon have a new simulation facility on campus dedicated to the testing and verification of autonomous vehicle technology in real-time. The National Science Foundation awarded the University a $350,000 grant that enables the development of a large-scale Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation facility for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). HiL simulation is a robust gateway for the development
When Zaira Medina-Rodriguez was given the opportunity to enroll in a professional development course that promised to not only improve her job performance, but also boost her resume and make her a better overall employee, she jumped at the idea. 吃瓜网 offers the Lean Six Sigma process improvement training certification courses to employees who demonstrate a desire to
Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at 吃瓜网, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining 吃瓜网 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.
