Florida Institute of Technology on LinkedIn: We’re thrilled to share that Florida Tech has received a $1 million grant… (2024)

We had an absolute blast at today's Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Celebration!It was the perfect way to gear up for the new school year—filled with laughter, great food, and even better company. Here’s to an amazing year ahead, Panthers!

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Did you know that Florida Tech has a spider monkey cognitive research center at Brevard Zoo? Here, researchers are studying the behavior and social systems of the species—and how they resemble those of humans. Darby Proctor, PhD, associate professor of psychology, shares more below.

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Meet Deztynee Bryan. She’s a rising senior majoring in meteorology, the president of the Florida Tech American Meteorological Society Student Chapter and academic chair of the Florida Tech Student Government Association. This summer, Deztynee is interning at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO."This year, I was accepted into the 28th protégé cohort of the U.S. National Science Foundation Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science, being the first student from Florida Tech since 2010 to do so. I am fortunate to be situated in the Earth Observing Laboratory working with the lead scientists of the NSF Airborne Phased Array Radar Team. Upon completing my undergraduate studies, I plan to attend graduate school, with the goal of immersing myself in hurricane research. I encourage students seeking internships to connect with both students and professionals in your field. Learning from their experiences and insights can help you discover the path you want to pursue. Additionally, involvement in national organizations and campus clubs can be incredibly rewarding. Professors in the meteorology department encourage students to attend conferences and networking events, emphasizing the importance of seeking out opportunities.”Congratulations, Deztynee!

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Join us on campus for STEMPower Day, an annual celebration of STEM education! K-12 students and their parents can enjoy over 20 interactive sessions taught by world-class experts and engage in hands-on science stations with university students, faculty and industry leaders. This free event welcomes students from public, private, and homeschool backgrounds.

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Congratulations to Evan Olsen, director of campus dining, on receiving the Richard Lichtenfelt Award from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). This award honors individuals who have provided outstanding contributions to NACUFS at the national level.Olsen's award follows Florida Tech Panther Grocery's recent national recognition as one of the best retail marketplaces in higher education. #PantherPride

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Just like that, it’s August! This month is special because it's when our campus comes alive again. We're excited to welcome our new students starting their journey at Florida Tech and our returning students, faculty and staff for another year of learning and innovation. The campus is buzzing with anticipation as we gear up for classes starting on August 19. Let's make this a great year!

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Meet Lydia Carroll. She’s a senior scholar-athlete majoring in business administration. This summer she's been interning at Northrop Grumman in their Strike Division Finance Team.“Though I cannot share much of what my work entails because it is classified, my project is to create a Financial Health Metric report card that is generalized and easy to use by all programs. I got this internship through Career Services Handshake program, where students can learn about all the cool internship opportunities. Florida Tech also had Northrop Grumman recruiters visit campus a few times to provide students the opportunity to network and ask questions about internships directly to the company representatives. I am still unsure of the career I intend to pursue after graduation, but my time at Florida Tech helped me build a large network of contacts. The business program here uniquely sets students up for success because it gives them a versatile degree that helps open many professional doors. It allows students to interact with diverse faculty who have different experiences in the business world. I think students should make it a point to attend career fairs, start getting their name out there, and make good connections with professors and classmates.”Congratulations, Lydia!

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Florida Tech is honored to host the third annual State of the Schools event on Thursday, Aug. 8. The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce event is presented by Community Credit Union.With the theme “Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Complex Challenges,” thisevent will feature a dynamic panel of educators who will discuss the latest developments, challenges and innovations in our schools.

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We are thrilled to announce that Florida Tech has joined forces with three Florida universities to establish the Center for Science, Technology and Advanced Research in Space, or C-STARS.The multisite center, including one site at Florida Tech, will support the rapidly expanding space manufacturing sector and lead workforce development programs to train the next generation of specialists in space technologies, sciences and exploration.

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