What Does a Project Manager Do?
As part of a project management degree program, students will learn about a number of…
Hurricane Irma Churns Westward
As Irma approaches the Northern Virgin Islands today (figure to the right), many Floridians are…
7 Biomedical Engineering Breakthroughs that Changed Lives
Biomedical engineering is a field that entails development of both devices and procedures that improve…
Faculty And Staff Kickball Tournament: October 12, 2017
Football may be just around the corner, but let’s face it – kickball is the…
Help Heal the Indian River Lagoon at TechCon2017: September 29, 2017
Through the years, construction, pollution, over-harvesting, muck, algae blooms and a host of other factors,…
Ford Motor Co. Manufacturing Guru to Speak at Smith Lecture August 29, 2017
John Fleming, whose 48-year career at Ford Motor Company granted him unique insight into the evolution of manufacturing, will speak at Florida Tech’s F. Alan Smith Distinguished Lecture Series.
“Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure” Documentary Screening with Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi: August 24, 2017
Building off the excitement of Monday’s solar eclipse viewing party, Florida Tech is pleased to…
What Can You Do With A Chemistry Degree?
A chemistry degree offers career opportunities in many different fields including environmental science, biotechnology, forensic…
A Student’s Guide to Physics Careers
If you’re studying physics, you may be wondering what type of physics careers are options after graduation.…
Engineers and Scientists Band Together to Research Issues Plaguing Our Oceans and Estuaries
Researchers Investigate Estuary Sustainability, Corrosion Management and Underwater Vehicles for Scientific Study Engineering and science…
Explore the Possibilities During Exploration Day: August 25, 2017
Are you a fit for FIT? Come explore if Florida Institute of Technology is where you…
Twin Tornados and Other Extreme Weather Events: An Introduction
A meteorology degree from Florida Tech will prepare students to study and analyze weather patterns,…
Research Looks at Piles that Bounce Back
Building Bridges in Florida Poses a Unique Set of Engineering Challenges Engineering Florida’s highways is…
Going Green with an Environmental Science Career
Environmental science majors want careers in which they positively impact the world around them. There…
Solar Eclipse On-Campus Viewing Party: August 21, 2017
If you are geeking out about the upcoming solar eclipse, you are in good company.…
weVENTURE’s Summit Features Kelsey Humphreys: August 24, 2017
The event features inspiring community leaders, influencers and an award-winning female entrepreneur, all discussing their journeys and the business lessons they learned along the way.
Exploring the Mysteries of the Sea as a Marine Biology Major
As a marine biology major, you have a love of the sea and a desire…
7 Reasons to Pursue a Civil Engineering Degree
Civil engineers have a vital role in building the infrastructure for communities as well as…
Greetings From Cuba: Students Dive Into Research Expeditions
This past summer animal behavior major, Kara Watts, and ocean engineering master’s student, Erin Walters,…
A Deeper Look at the Logistics Management Field
There are many reasons to consider a logistics management degree. Logistics management is a growing field…
The 9 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs need many different skills and characteristics to be successful. Students who participate in the…
Careers in Public Administration: 7 Signs One is Right for You
Careers in public administration offer many opportunities to develop and implement policies and programs that…
Change the World with a Biomedical Science Degree
Let’s face it, with a biomedical science degree you might just change the world! Biomedical scientists…
5 Reasons to Pursue a Doctor of Business Administration Degree
A doctor of business administration degree is one of the most advanced degrees available to…
Industry and Government Tap Florida Tech Engineers for Network Expertise
New Projects Include Developing Wireless Sensor Network for Fire Detection, Streamlining Mission-Critical Networks in Saudi…
What Skills Do You Need For a Successful Astronomy Career?
Astronomy is the study of stars and other celestial objects beyond the Earth’s solar system.…
Camp Beta: Problem Solving With Computing, July 24 – 28, 2017
Today’s high school students probably can’t imagine a world without cell phones, computing and smart technology…
Webinar: The Global Threat of Invasive Species
Florida Tech’s Ocean Sciences Program Chair Kevin Johnson says invasive species are the second greatest…
Lockheed Martin: Employees of the Year
Pictured from left: Carly Rohrig, Paul Bladow, Barbara Kerschner For the past three years, Florida…
Arsema Assefa: Teaching for America
“One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent…
Marine Biology Alumni Host Class in the Caribbean
When marine biology alumna Chelsea Harms-Tuohy decided to move to Puerto Rico after graduating from…
Florida Tech’s International Diversity Develops Global Citizens
Cultural charisma runs deep at university recognized for its international depth. “I love the diversity!”…
For New York Times Style Exec, A Tailor-Made Education at Florida Tech
The Luxurious World of Elizabeth Webbe Lunny As vice president of style for The New…
Exploration Day – Friday, June 30, 2017
You belong here. Among the gently swaying palm trees, lush tropical foliage and warm breezes…
Alumni Spotlight: Jody Palmer
Hero for Conservation Jody Palmer ’07 is director of conservation at Brevard Zoo. Focused on…
The 10 Weirdest Ocean Creatures – And Where to Find Them
Interested in marine biology colleges in Florida? Then you’re probably interested in our top-ten list of…
Camp Inspires Future Women in STEM, June 25-July 1
Inspiring the next generation of Women in STEM is the goal of a brand new summer…
Is My Smart TV Spying on Me?
One Big Question with Heather Crawford Not that long ago, things were just things. Lamps lit…
6 Signs You Belong in a Logistics Career
If you are into drones, 3D printing and military games, you are probably well-suited for…
Mimicking Photosynthesis Could Be the Best Way to Power the World
Florida Tech research explores “artificial leaf” system for solar fuel production If human beings could…
Virtual Worlds Education Conference – June 5, 2017
Why just read about something – if you can fly, jump or climb it? Sure,…
Life After An Aerospace Engineering Degree
After earning an Aerospace Engineering Degree… Once you earn your aerospace engineering degree, have you…
Sustainability Students Design Energy Microgrid
Sustainability minor and major students want to create a solar-powered energy microgrid for Florida Tech. “It all…
IRLRI Host Oyster Mat Workshops for the Community
Mission: Lure filter feeders to back to the shores of the Indian River Lagoon Florida…
Walking Catfish Video Captured on Campus
Walking catfish recorded in WFIT parking lot by Dr. Kevin Johnson On September 13, 2016,…
Biomedical Engineer Alessandra Carriero Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Grant
The five-year grant will aid research on therapies for brittle bones Alessandra Carriero, assistant professor…
The Top Soft Skills Needed for a Successful Career in Engineering Management
Are you pursuing a degree in engineering management? While your technical knowledge will matter as…
A Green Move Out is an Easy Move Out
Take it or leave it – but leave green no matter what. What began as…
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
Earth Day is celebrated once a year. But at Florida Institute of Technology, students, faculty and…
Optimizing Fiber Optics
Syed Murshid Works to Help the World Improve its Connectivity If you have siblings or…
What Can I Do with a Construction Management Degree?
A construction management degree combines skills from a variety of disciplines including architecture, civil engineering and…
Energy Challenge Has Students Seeing Green
Americans produce over 15 trillion pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. But at Florida…
Sailing into Florida Tech to Learn Sustainability
Who knew Florida Tech was a port of call? When a Royal Caribbean cruise ship…
Florida Tech Professor Recognized as Role Model for Future Generations
Early mornings, late nights, weekends and workdays – John Nierwinski is never really off the…
Florida Tech – Valencia Partnership Celebrates its First Graduates this Spring
This May, six students will be the first to graduate from Florida Institute of Technology’s…
Hybrid Rocket Team Blasts the Competition
It’s not rocket science – oh wait, yes it is. Florida Institute of Technology blasted…
Constructive Career Advice for International Students
Upon graduation, international students entering the American workforce have a job to do. They may face employers…
Science Channel Features Florida Tech’s Surf Engineering
When producers from the Science Channel came to town last year, they did what most …
What Is a Space Engineer, Anyway?
If you’re wondering what a space engineer actually is and what one does, look no…
Agents of Change: Meet Florida Tech’s Newest University Innovation Fellows
Enabling and encouraging positive change is at the heart of the University Innovation Fellows program.…
Zika: What Has Mosquito Control Taught Us?
One Big Question with Gordon Patterson In nature’s great blood-and-sex drama, mosquitoes are indisputably the senior…
Alumna Putting her Sustainability Degree to Work
The grand opening of Florida Tech’s new Ethos Community Garden just happened to fall on…
A garden takes root from a shared sustainability ethos.
A Garden Rooted in Sustainability A common sustainability ethos among a group of residence life students…
Graduate Opportunities for Law Enforcement: The Hybrid MPA Cohort
In 2014, FIT Spaceport launched a pilot program targeted toward bringing graduate education in public administration to public…
Expert Advice: 3-D Printing
3-D printing continues to grow in popularity and accessibility. Students now have access to two 3-D…
Alumni Spotlight: Pilot Bob Schmelzer
A Pilot’s Life Bob Schmelzer ’74, ’75, is a Chicago-area designated pilot examiner, a United…
How Logistics Management is Improving Business Efficiency
Logistics management deals with the coordination of organizations’ flow of goods, raw materials and information…
Sunita Williams: Celebrating the Women of Florida Tech for Women’s History Month
Because March is Women’s History Month it’s the perfect time to take a look at…
Engineers Week at Florida Tech
Engineers making a difference in the world was at the center of celebration of Engineers Week…
An Inspirational Rowing Reunion of Jensen Beach Alumni
By Glenn Bunting Today, it would surprise many Florida Tech students and alumni to learn that…
Dan Batcheldor Weighs in on Newly Discovered Planets
When the news broke last week of seven newly discovered planets orbiting the same star 40 light-years away, Dan…
Mission to Mars: The Buzz Aldrin Space Institute at Florida Tech
By Shelley Preston Class began with a hum of nervous energy; students fidgeted in their seats,…
Expecto Successus: Conjuring Student Success Through Creativity and Community
Every year for the last five years, Holly Vinson has been a Hogwarts student for…
9 New Features on the Mobile App You Need to Check Out
To experience all the new features of the mobile app, be sure you have the…
Incubating the Space Coast Startup Scene
The Space Coast startup landscape is looking a bit like Silicon Valley. Tabitha Beavers, electrical engineering…
From Inception to Perfection
A Florida Tech sponsored mural in Historic Downtown Melbourne has become an obligatory Instagram moment…
The Adventures of Florida Tech
Spring 2017 marks the official start of my last semester as an undergraduate here at…
The Night Wyclef Jean Rocked Florida Tech
When Wyclef Jean agreed to headline Florida Tech’s 2016 Homecoming Fest, some may have wondered why…
Community Garden Breaks Ground
With supplies ordered and permits in hand, the Florida Tech Community Garden officially broke ground…
Using Wind Lidar to Catch a Breeze Across the Lagoon
During summer field projects, undergraduate students in the Department of Ocean and Engineering Sciences (DOES)…
Looking for Some Culture? How About AquaCulture Research.
Aquaculture is just one of seven interest areas biological sciences majors may choose. What better…
X-Culture. International Business Students Get in the Zone.
Studying International Business solely in a classroom is a bit like learning how to swim…
Fall 2016 Extended Hours
It’s that time of the semester! Refill your coffee and head over to the library…
Students Find Protecting the Planet Scintillating
As a university that has evolved alongside NASA’s space program, Florida Tech has always been…
Do the Undersea Marine Research Crawl
School work can be a morning on the water or a day at the beach…
Enjoy Nature’s Bounty This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for. Here at Florida…
Start Your Engines for the Chevy Marketing Challenge
The Chevy ruled at Panther Plaza when the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business marketing…
Five Things We Are Thankful for at Florida Tech
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for. When you are…
Hidden Easter Eggs in the Panther Mural
It’s hard to miss the vibrant hues and rainbow-like ombre palate of the Florida Tech…
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Copy Center
A digital print center right on campus The Florida Tech Copy Center is a hidden…
Meterology on the Move … Doppler On Wheels
Talk about cool stuff—the Florida Doppler on Wheels (DOW) experiment and Weather Study (F-DEWS) came…
Florida Tech Digital Scholarship Lab Tests New Technology
The Florida Tech Digital Scholarship Lab, on the second floor of Evans Library, is the…
Environmental Studies: Students Jump Into Icy Waters in the Pacific Northwest
The two-week course in environmental studies, “Pacific Coastal Environments” on the rugged Oregon coast, gives…
What is a DBA Degree?
A DBA degree can give graduates valuable executive leadership skills needed for c-suite positions. Business…
Briana’s Summer Internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab
Working at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) this summer was a dream come true.…
Open Access Week 2016: October 24 – 28
Celebrate Open Access Week with Evans Library! Lunchtime Webinars in the DSL Monday, 10/24, 12:00-1:00…
Expert Advice: On Leading a Team of Engineers
Florida Tech’s Extended Studies Division recently sponsored a white paper highlighting essential skills for leading…
Tim Wakefield: Baseball Legend, Panther for Life
By Stephanie Bacon Two-time World Series Champion. American League All-Star. Boston Red Sox Hall of…
Engineering Answers to the Indian River Lagoon’s Woes
By Shelley Preston The Indian River Lagoon (IRL), one of the world’s most diverse estuaries,…