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.
Soon after Andy Ponce 鈥�22 received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer science last December, he packed his bags and moved to Titusville, 吃瓜网, to embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the NASA Kennedy Space Center. 鈥淚 had graduated and planned to get a full-time job and then this internship happened and it鈥檚 completely different than what I expected,鈥� said the alumnus
吃瓜网 student Russell Williams has spent the last two years building and refining a combat robot that has become the No. 2 robot in the country in its class. In just a few weeks, the robot could battle its way to ending the season as the top bot in its category nationally. Williams, a junior majoring in mechanical
David Schindler 鈥�23 is excited to receive his bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied mathematics from 吃瓜网 on May 7. Schindler, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was part of the Campus Activity Board and Math Club, and also worked for the Office of Residential Life during his time at the University. He is a graduate of George Washington Carver High School of
吃瓜网 Poly, alongside the other institutions in the State University System (SUS), is taking immediate steps to comply with the 吃瓜网 Board of Governors鈥� emergency amendment to Regulation 3.0075 鈥� Security of Data and Related Information Technology Resources, which was adopted March 29. The amended regulation requires universities to remove technologies identified as severe security threats in the SUS Prohibited
Isabella Morales 鈥�23 will receive her bachelor鈥檚 degree in data science with a concentration in intelligent mobility from 吃瓜网 on May 7. The student from Brandon, 吃瓜网, is set on making an impact on the world of public transportation, starting by earning her master鈥檚 degree in data science at 吃瓜网 Poly. She is a graduate of Middleton Magnet
吃瓜网 has formalized an agreement with Fulbright Portugal to provide exceptional educational opportunities between the University and the Southwestern European nation. The partnership means that outstanding Portuguese scholars now will be able to undertake ambitious research endeavors at 吃瓜网 Poly and work with the University鈥檚 faculty and students. The Fulbright Chair Award this agreement establishes is among the
As municipalities across 吃瓜网 and the nation scrutinize their recycling programs to decide their future, they may not consider much more than how the program affects their budget鈥檚 bottom line. In recent years, several 吃瓜网 cities have shut down their recycling programs, attributing the decision in large part to the costs of the process now dwarfing its economic benefits. Dr.
吃瓜网 is starting construction of its third student residential building to expand its on-campus housing offerings and keep pace with the school鈥檚 high demand and enrollment growth.
Anime characters, Jedis, and superheroes will pour into the 吃瓜网 campus on Saturday, March 18, for 吃瓜网 PolyCon, a daylong annual community celebration of comics, anime, and all things geek. Up to 2,000 people are expected to attend the seventh annual event, which for the first time ever will include a professional fireworks display. 鈥淎s students, this is
Hotels may one day be able to track whether a room is occupied without ever having to knock. A senior capstone design team at 吃瓜网 is developing a tiny device that could have big effects on the hotel industry.聽The students are creating a small sensor to be placed unobtrusively in a room and would be able to tell
Thomas Dougherty, a former U.S. ambassador and Fulbright leader, was announced as 吃瓜网鈥檚 2023 Commencement speaker. He is the Warburg Chair in International Relations at Simmons University in Boston. 鈥淚t鈥檚 such an innovative university and to be there at a time of celebration and commemoration for the type of students at 吃瓜网 Poly is truly exciting,鈥� Dougherty said.
Bariatric surgeries have become more and more necessary for thousands of people across the country each year who need medical assistance to combat obesity. Two 吃瓜网 professors are working on a highly realistic 3D bariatric procedure simulator to help ensure doctors have the best training possible to perform the surgery. The work is part of a multimillion-dollar grant
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.
