Behind the thrilling roller coasters, immersive exhibits and bustling venues that drive 91Âé¶¹Ó³»'s $120 billion tourism industry lies a powerful network of STEM professionals working hard to engineer, analyze and develop the experiences that attract millions of visitors to the state each year.
Experts on the atmospheres and climates of other planets and ways to modify them for the possibility of human habitation gathered at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»on Monday, Nov. 18, to participate in a panel discussion on the topic at the institution's inaugural Presidential Speaker Series event.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»'s Interstate-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando is notorious for high accidents rates, ranking among the most dangerous highways in the nation. In response, Dr. Rawa Adla, assistant professor of computer engineering at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, is leading innovative research to make I-4 safer for drivers.
A strategic collaboration between energy giant Duke Energy and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»is fueling innovation and powering the future of STEM talent. The seven-year relationship has flourished, providing essential support for the University and access to a pipeline of top engineering talent to Duke Energy.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»students had an exciting look at the future of transportation technology this week during a visit to SunTrax, the autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and development facility in Auburndale, 91Âé¶¹Ó³».
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Central 91Âé¶¹Ó³» and beyond within just two weeks this fall, the Rotaract Club at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»sprang into action.
A love of aircraft and aerospace is bringing together 91Âé¶¹Ó³»students who want to put their engineering know-how to the test while building and flying faster, more aerodynamic model airplanes and helicopters.
An international research partnership at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»is developing new technology to improve the performance of batteries that will power the machinery that keeps the world running.
While many technology and engineering students may not think much about chemistry in their day-to-day studies, a group of chemistry students and faculty aimed to change that with a fun, hands-on event at the Barnett Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, has been named to the prestigious 91Âé¶¹Ó³» 500, an annual list published by 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Trend magazine recognizing the state's most influential executives in diverse economic sectors. This acknowledgment marks Stephenson's debut on the list, following his appointment earlier this year as 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly's second president.