IFF (NYSE:IFF) announced a $125,000 gift to 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, as both entities laid the foundation for a first-of-its-kind partnership between the University and the Fortune 500 company.
A project to turn a standard golf cart into an autonomous vehicle has made a huge leap forward at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University. The students and faculty have successfully transformed the golf cart into a drive-by-wire vehicle - one that can be controlled by remote control.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»students are gaining insider industry knowledge, improving career readiness, and finding valuable employment opportunities thanks to a partnership with KnowBe4, a global security awareness training and simulated phishing provider based in Clearwater, 91Âé¶¹Ó³».
For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»'s most influential leaders by 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Trend magazine. The publication's annual 91Âé¶¹Ó³» 500 list features the state's top leaders and executives across major industries.
Today in a ceremonial presentation, IFF (NYSE:IFF) and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»laid the foundation for the new Citrus Innovation Center, located on the University's campus in Lakeland, 91Âé¶¹Ó³». The nearly 30,000-square-foot, standalone building will support global citrus research and development, and will include sensory and experience venues, research labs, processing, analytical departments, a fully equipped citrus garden and amenities for hosting customers and partners.
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, recently was appointed to the board of Orlando Economic Partnership. The board works to unify community strategies to build a stronger, more prosperous economy for the Central 91Âé¶¹Ó³» region.
Gabriel Pinson's fascination with energy has taken him from a student at Pasco-Hernando State College to an oil and gas employee in Wyoming to his current role as a mechanical engineering student at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University.
The 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Foundation's Board of Directors has welcomed the appointment of four members with expertise in engineering, information technology, law, and the University itself.
Companies from all over the state looking for high-skilled interns and employees descended on 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University's new Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, for the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair.
Longtime attorney and higher education leader David Fugett has been named vice president and general counsel at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University. Fugett joins 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly with more than 25 years of experience in law and a distinguished record of serving his community.