The Honorable Zachary J. Lemnios, a renowned thought leader in electrical engineering, former assistant secretary of defense, and former vice president of IBM Research, has been named speaker for 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University's spring 2022 commencement.
Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology will take center stage at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»on March 7-9 at an international conference focusing on advances in this rapidly evolving field. Global leaders in transportation, CAV innovation, and infrastructure will take part in the event.
The number of freshmen applying to 91Âé¶¹Ó³»has leapt 30% ahead of the same point in 2021 while out-of-state applications are up 61%. The surge comes as many higher education institutions across the country continue to struggle with enrollment.
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, was named one of the most influential businesspeople in the Tampa Bay area by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The publication recently revealed its annual Power 100 list recognizing the region's most impactful business leaders.
Dr. Bruce Jacob, an internationally recognized researcher and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, has joined the editorial board of IEEE Access.
The production of computers, solar panels, smartphones, electric cars, and more all rely on a steady supply of rare earth elements. China currently supplies most of the world's rare earth elements, but a new Department of Energy grant awarded to 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University's 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR) aims to change that.
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With research interests in nanomedicine, energy systems, and rare earth element recovery, three 91Âé¶¹Ó³»professors have been named to the prestigious global list of top scientists compiled annually by Stanford University.
Researchers at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University's Advanced Mobility Institute are beginning a new phase in their work on autonomous vehicle testing and verification. The research is shifting gears from software to hardware testing at a new simulation facility on campus, funded in part by a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»has signed an agreement with the U.S.-Spain Fulbright Commission to expand educational opportunities for American and Spanish scholars.