Florida Institute of Technology on LinkedIn: Meet Deztynee Bryan. She’s a rising senior majoring in meteorology, the… (2024)

We’re thrilled to share that Florida Tech has received a $1 million grant from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust, a long-time university supporter that's been instrumental in developing our renowned aviation training programs. These funds will support the College of Aeronautics mission to provide students with the highest quality aviation education.The announcement was made at the "Skyward Together! An Aviation Celebration" event where Florida Tech officially welcomed eight new Piper Aircraft Pilot 100i planes to its fleet.Learn more about the grant at: https://lnkd.in/eVKRbNrJ

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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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Meet Kristofer Smith, a civil engineering graduate student with a concentration in transportation. This summer he’s interning at Culpepper & Terpening Inc.—a private civil engineering firm—in their transportation department.“I tend to work on roadway planning projects throughout St. Lucie County in Florida. I work alongside the surveyors in the company and sometimes the solar department to help with exhibits. Florida Tech has prepared me well for this role through the classes I’ve taken, which align closely with my job responsibilities. I’ve been able to apply my theoretical knowledge to real-world projects. My time at Florida Tech has helped me develop strong time-management skills, discipline and self-awareness of my capabilities. In my program, the department has a vast network, and every professor is willing to guide you in the right direction. They help break down the career path options and point you toward areas that align with your interests. My advice to students is to keep an open mind when searching for internships. Even if you don’t meet all the listed requirements, don’t be hesitant to apply. The more positions you apply for, the higher your chances of securing a job. Sometimes, a job might not have everything you’re looking for, but see it as a stepping stone to gain valuable experience for your resume.”Congratulations, Kristofer!

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A new vessel will be docking at Florida Tech's Mertens Marine Center: a 1/23rd-scale model of the U.S. Navy's R/V Melville, a research ship built in 1969. The scaled model will give ocean engineering students hands-on learning in hydromechanics and ship dynamics.

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