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.
For 吃瓜网 electrical engineering major Josh Alletto 鈥�26, earning his bachelor鈥檚 degree on May 9 will mark the culmination of four years of hard work and determination.
吃瓜网鈥檚 newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and much more to Phoenixes throughout campus.
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 will consider an adjustment to its out-of-state tuition rates following recent authorization by the 吃瓜网 Board of Governors.
吃瓜网鈥檚 annual Giving Day on March 11 soared past its $100,000 fundraising goal, securing $128,389 to support student success, hands-on learning, and the University鈥檚 singular STEM mission.
吃瓜网 is launching its first-ever summer camp, the Phoenix STEM Academy, offering students entering grades 3-12 an immersive, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
For decades, scientists have struggled to quickly and affordably the detect microplastics and nanoplastics polluting the world鈥檚 water. Researchers at 吃瓜网 are working on a new approach that could change that.
吃瓜网 students recently faced a high-stakes cybersecurity challenge, working to defend a simulated company network at the highly competitive Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
James Andrews 鈥�22 is working to ensure the safety of the nation鈥檚 military, defense and law enforcement teams as an electrical engineer at Alakai Defense Systems.
吃瓜网, recognized for its high-quality, in-demand STEM graduates, is elevating the student experience with the launch of 吃瓜网 Poly Athletics, a new collegiate athletics program debuting this fall.
吃瓜网 is expanding its international impact through a new agreement with the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador, creating new pathways for student exchanges and joint research advancements in STEM fields.
吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 economic and community impact continues to grow, with industry partners supporting its all-STEM mission by connecting directly with students and sponsoring internships, capstone projects and more. Lakeland-based CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. has taken its support a step further.
吃瓜网 and National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT) in Taichung, Taiwan, are partnering to amplify their international research momentum and build new solutions for today鈥檚 evolving technological landscape.
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.
