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The Florida Polytechnic University campus will soon turn into a geek culture extravaganza as students expect 1,500 enthusiasts at their 5th annual FLPolyCon on Saturday, March 30, at the Innovation, Science and Technology Building in Lakeland, Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Poly to host 5th FLPolyCon in most interactive fashion
Florida Polytechnic University student Christian Lomenzo is the new EA Madden NFL 19 Challenge champion, after surprising the sports gaming world with an incredible play in overtime that sealed his victory and a $35,000 grand prize. [Read more…] about Florida Poly student beats odds to become EA Madden NFL champion
Florida Polytechnic University researchers are using newly invented attacks to improve the security and resiliency of cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and power systems. [Read more…] about Making autonomous vehicles more secure, many attacks at a time
Florida Polytechnic University announced plans to build another iconic building on its campus that will serve as a research hub for the Central Florida region, becoming a magnet for high-tech development around the school. [Read more…] about Florida Poly unveils plans for state-of-the-art research building
Officials from Florida Polytechnic University and the Australian-American Fulbright Commission (Fulbright Australia) formalized an agreement at a ceremonial signing, March 1, at the U.S. Embassy in the Australian capital of Canberra. [Read more…] about Florida Poly solidifies ties with Fulbright Australia
For the first time, Florida Polytechnic University won first place at the well-known HackRiddle competition, a 24-hour hackathon held annually at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Poly students hack their way to number one at statewide hackathon
Florida Polytechnic University students and a Tampa technology company are developing a mobile app that could help those with brain-based language impediments to express their emotions. [Read more…] about Florida Poly students help voice emotions for those who can’t
After 18 months of intense negotiations, Florida Polytechnic University announced that its administration and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) Florida Poly chapter have signed a collective bargaining agreement. [Read more…] about Florida Poly administration and faculty union reach historic agreement
A group of Florida Polytechnic University students and faculty are working on research funded by a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) grant aimed at streamlining the manufacturing and efficiency of handheld radiation detectors, which could be used at nuclear sites as well as for border patrol. [Read more…] about NATO Grant Fuels Florida Poly Research Aimed at Better Radiation Detection at Nuclear Sites
New research by Florida Polytechnic University faculty and students has the goal of detecting and preventing the growing problem of drowsy and distracted driving, one of the main causes of car accidents and fatalities on the roads. [Read more…] about Florida Poly students aim to reduce drowsy and distracted driving
