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  • Q&A: Computer science grad to fulfill beloved promise at graduation

    May 3, 2023

    Mykell Spencer '23 was a collector of friends and experiences during his four years at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University. He will receive his bachelor's degree in computer science with a concentration in game development and simulation on May 7. During his time at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly, he was involved in many campus activities, including serving as chief justice of the Student Government Association, Presidential Ambassador, orientation leader, and vice president and president of the Mu Omega Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) academic honor society.

  • Q&A: Business analytics grad ready to launch into high-tech career

    Apr 28, 2023

    Adriana Pinto '23 will receive her bachelor's degree in business analytics with a concentration in intelligent mobility on Sunday, May 7. The student from Irvine, California, worked as an admissions ambassador during her time at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly. She is excited to put her education to work after graduation as a technology consultant for global consulting firm Protiviti in New York City.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly researchers' work lays foundation for expanded high-speed internet access

    Apr 27, 2023

    Work by an interdisciplinary team of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­researchers helped Polk County, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­, officials apply for two grants totaling more than $41.5 million grant to close the gap in broadband connectivity

  • High-tech industry-sponsored projects featured at 2023 Capstone Showcase

    Apr 26, 2023

    Twenty-nine teams of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­students displayed their completed industry-sponsored, leading-edge projects at the fifth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April. 26.

  • Spring Game Expo draws crowds to see latest student-created video games

    Apr 24, 2023

    Networked student-created video games took center stage at the annual Spring Game Expo at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­on Saturday, April 22. Prospective students and their families arrived on campus to check out the games, learn about the computer science major and career paths, and explore campus in an accompanying open house event.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly junior shines at national powerlifting championship

    Apr 21, 2023

    Madison Yonash, a junior at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­and captain of the women's powerlifting team, competed at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals in Arlington, Texas, on April 14. She placed 20th in her 60-kilo weight class.

  • 2023 Ablaze awards recognize exceptional 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly employees

    Apr 20, 2023

    Standout 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­employees were recognized for their outstanding efforts on Wednesday, April 19, at the University's sixth annual Ablaze awards ceremony.

  • Q&A: Master's grad reflects on making his mark at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly

    Apr 18, 2023

    Jake Greenberg '22, '23 is thrilled to walk across the stage and receive his master's degree in engineering management at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­just one year after earning his bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in big data analytics at the University. During his time as a student, Greenberg was chair and vice chair of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ PolyCon, treasurer for the Student Government Association, president, vice president, and treasurer of the Rhythm Game Club, and a member of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM). 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly's commencement is May 7.

  • Alum launches software development career with NASA internship

    Apr 17, 2023

    Soon after Andy Ponce '22 received his bachelor's degree in computer science last December, he packed his bags and moved to Titusville, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­, to embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the NASA Kennedy Space Center.

  • Purple Fire Robotics team tops U.S. combat bot stats, readies for national championship

    Apr 13, 2023

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­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.