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Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles

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Florida Polytechnic University and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology. [Read more…] about Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles

Cutting-edge research at Florida Poly aims to save babies’ lives

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Dr. Muhammad Ullah and graduate student Mohammad Ammar Bharmal (left) work on a new method that they hope will save lives through more accurate fetal and maternal electro-cardiogram signals.

Faculty and student researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are developing a breakthrough method that would result in more accurate maternal and fetal electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals, so that babies can be properly treated for cardiac defects diagnosed before birth. [Read more…] about Cutting-edge research at Florida Poly aims to save babies’ lives

Top Tampa tech company strengthens connection with Florida Poly

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Accusoft, a leading document and imaging software company based in Tampa, Florida, has solidified its partnership with Florida Polytechnic University through a gift of an endowed scholarship to help talented students with a financial need to pursue their dreams of a high-tech career. [Read more…] about Top Tampa tech company strengthens connection with Florida Poly

Florida Poly welcomes back students in its most internationally diverse year

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Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, greets incoming students during Move-In Day, Sunday Aug. 19, 2018.

Florida Polytechnic University is now home to students from 24 countries and five continents, making this year its most diverse international student body to date. They are part of around 400 students joining Florida Poly in this new academic year, looking to become part of the next generation of high-tech leaders. [Read more…] about Florida Poly welcomes back students in its most internationally diverse year

Florida Poly providing Draken International with the ‘missing link’

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The military constantly needs combat training with skilled pilots flying as the “bad guys.” The U.S. Air Force has an increasing demand for this adversary air service and it’s turning to Draken International to provide it. At the same time, Draken is turning to Florida Polytechnic University for its high-tech expertise. [Read more…] about Florida Poly providing Draken International with the ‘missing link’