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.
Are you a student interested in computer engineering? 吃瓜网 offers a rigorous, hands-on computer engineering curriculum geared to develop the next generation of computer engineering leaders. Here are a couple of important questions to think about while considering a computer engineering degree program: What should students look for and expect in computer engineering courses? What kind of coursework
Students keen on pursuing a degree in industrial engineering at 吃瓜网 will be equipped with the skills, experience and knowledge to kick-start a career in industrial engineering. 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 technology-rich facility, distinguished faculty and hands-on learning environment enable students to graduate prepared to succeed in the competitive labor market. 吃瓜网 Poly offers an聽undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Industrial
The need for computer engineers is on the rise and will keep growing through 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A聽Bureau of Labor Statistics report聽is projecting 18 percent growth from 2012-2022 for all computer occupations, with computer engineers who are software designers and developers accounting for four out of every 10 jobs. This demand for computer engineers
More than 100 guests attended the 吃瓜网 2015 Scholarship Luncheon on April 22, which recognized and honored the generosity of donors who have supported the University and its mission with scholarship assistance for the Inaugural Class. The luncheon, catered by Fresco鈥檚 Bakery & Bistro, was held outdoors on the east terrace of the Innovation, Science & Technology Building.
On the final class day of its first academic year, 吃瓜网 has introduced the Phoenix as its official mascot. The concept was developed and voted on by students in the University鈥檚 inaugural class. The Phoenix, which derives from Greek mythology, is a long-living bird that is reborn again and again, rising from its ashes in a sign of
Sensor technology is a dynamic field that involves electrical or optical devices for monitoring and measuring an application or device. This information is utilized to improve a product鈥檚 functionality, processes and systems. The current growth in innovative sensor technology enables development of sensors and sensing systems to be used in practices such as health, environmental and safety issues. A growing
吃瓜网 recently released Future Proof, a comprehensive digital innovation whitepaper on the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and its impact on 吃瓜网鈥檚 economy and education system. From business leader insights to the student perspective, Future Proof features a range of informative interviews. For example, Aubury Erickson, a student in 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Inaugural Class, discussed the
Electrical engineers take the science of electrical power and microchip applications to create devices by finding innovative ways to solve today鈥檚 global challenges. Electrical engineers may work on projects involving power transmission, power distribution and power consumption. Advancements in technology, combined with a rising demand for electrical engineers, makes pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering an exciting opportunity for students.
Two 吃瓜网 students have been honored by the 吃瓜网 Academy of Sciences for their poster presentations. Freshman Eric Vickers (pictured above) and sophomore James Mulharan presented their research posters at the 79th Annual Meeting of the FAS at Saint Leo University. Both students major in Electrical Engineering at 吃瓜网 Poly. Eric鈥檚 poster presentation was on the 鈥淧hysicochemical Characteristics
Business leaders in innovation and technology from throughout the the Southeast traveled to 吃瓜网鈥檚 campus Wednesday for 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Second Annual Industry Partner Summit. The event brought together more than 100 professionals from industry-leading firms, including Nielsen, Tech Data, 吃瓜网 Blue, Publix, Mosaic and Saddle Creek Logistics, to help inform the University鈥檚 curriculum and connect them with additional
What kinds of internships can 吃瓜网 students land? What is the background of 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 founding President, Dr. Randy K. Avent? These are just some of the questions that participants posed at the University鈥檚 recent Google + Hangout, #STEMTalks. On March 31, 2015, 吃瓜网 Poly hosted its final Google+ Hangout in a three-part series on advanced technology and
University鈥檚 degree program in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 extensive curriculum provides students the opportunity to earn an Engineering Degree with a special concentration in the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology. Just what is nanotechnology? This emerging field incorporates engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, and a growing number of other disciplines. Literally, the 鈥渟cience of the small,鈥� nanoscience focuses
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.
