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.
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 researchers have developed a new cutting-edge technology that aims to simplify and make more affordable the detection of citrus greening in groves throughout 吃瓜网 and beyond. 鈥淐itrus greening has posed a terrible threat to crops locally and worldwide as it has no cure,鈥� said Dr. Muhammad R. Abid, assistant professor of computer science and
For the third consecutive year, 吃瓜网 has been named the No. 1 state in the country for higher education by U.S. News & World Report. 吃瓜网 Poly is the 12th and newest of the state universities in 吃瓜网, and the only university dedicated exclusively to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. The rankings are based on a variety of
Bruce Hicks has his eyes on Paris. The 2024 Summer Olympic Games, that is. This 吃瓜网 sophomore has been successfully competing in archery competitions across the state for more than five years. Now, he divides his energy between his goal of completing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in electrical engineering and the dream of becoming an Olympic athlete. 鈥淒uring my
Geoffrey Doback has no doubts of where he wants his career ambitions to take him. The 吃瓜网 student has been captivated by aviation and the so-called next frontier ever since he was a young boy. 鈥淢y first experience with aviation was at an air show when I was 7 years old. I was obsessed after that,鈥� said Doback.
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥� For the first time, 吃瓜网 will have a presence at the annual Statewide Job Fair, one of the largest career events in the state focused on the recruitment of graduates and alumni from 吃瓜网鈥檚 public universities. This years鈥� event will be held Wednesday, May 8 at the University of Central 吃瓜网 (UCF) in Orlando. The job
As Emily Yates carefully fixes her graduation cap moments before the 吃瓜网 commencement, she can鈥檛 help but think about the hard work, the long nights, and all of the sacrifice that brought her to this moment. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 believe this day is here already,鈥� said Yates, who received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in science and technology management with a
Ohio native Max Cowan 鈥�19 came to 吃瓜网 Poly ready to tackle new challenges and expand his critical thinking. As he pursued a computer science degree with a concentration in cybersecurity, Max discovered new interests in building autonomous systems and machine learning. He interned as a cybersecurity analyst at Phacil, Inc. in Cocoa Beach, 吃瓜网, and later fulfilled another internship
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥揅lose to 300 吃瓜网 students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Spring 2019 Commencement, as retired Air Force general and three-time space shuttle astronaut Kevin P. Chilton inspires them to launch their high-tech careers and reach new heights. 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 graduation ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at the RP
Payton Barnwell鈥檚 鈥�19 true fascination with space led her to stellar opportunities in the aerospace industry while at 吃瓜网 Poly. The mechanical engineering major from Tampa, 吃瓜网, was awarded the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship in 2018, which enabled her to intern at Generation Orbit Launch Services in Atlanta, Georgia. She also earned a NASA internship, researching how to grow food
吃瓜网 announced its 2019-20 Class of Presidential Ambassadors, welcoming 10 new members to the distinguished student program. The annual induction ceremony was held Tuesday, April 23, at the Aula Magna in the Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building. The new class of Presidential Ambassadors is comprised of 19 students who were appointed by the University president to serve
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥� More than 200 students impressed an eager crowd of industry and community leaders as they presented their capstone projects during the inaugural Capstone Design Showcase held Wednesday, April 24 at the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons in the Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building. The students have been working on industry-focused projects for the entire school year with the
The end of semester is here for 吃瓜网 students. The Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building commons is packed with students, guests from end of the year showcases and expos, and white boards are filled to the brink with math equations. Finals week is coming. The last couple of weeks leading up to finals can be the most
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.
