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On March 12, Florida Tech became one of the many universities across the nation that shifted to online learning because of the coronavirus pandemic. By this time, all campus events were either canceled or required to take place virtually for the foreseeable future. The Florida Tech community, like the rest of the world, was suddenly faced with an unprecedented crisis.…

The winners will be recognized at a luncheon Tuesday, March 22, at the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront in Melbourne.

Andry Sweet ’89, Jonathan V. Wilson ’98 and Brenda Behan ’86 are among the few who go beyond volunteerism, making service their careers.

Women and companies may be nominated by peers and the public across six categories, with nominations due by Feb. 18.

Research by Lai, Jianbo, Ma, S., Wang, Y., Zhongxiang, X., Jianbo, H., Wei, N., Wu, J., … Hu, Shaohua. (2020). Written by Shannon Cantalupo, M.S. When news of COVID-19 broke, a worry and anxiety flooded the country. Imagine the distress of health care workers reporting to work to save those suffering from COVID-19. How is the mental health of these…

Research by Horesh, Danny, & Brown, AdamD. (2020). Written by Sean Edwards, M.S How are you coping with the COVID-19 pandemic? The significant stress, trauma, and changes in society signal uncertain futures, financial impacts, and fears coping with illness for self and loved ones. What effects will there be on our mental health? In the 2020 Psychological Trauma Journal, psychologists…

When Kathryn Rudloff accepted her new role as executive director of weVENTURE, the Bisk College of Business’ women’s business center, in January, she expected the usual challenges: Learning the ins and outs of the university. Building trust and rapport with her employees. Making important decisions. She did not, however, anticipate leading a new team through the unfamiliar territory of a…

Health care workers always deserve praise, but it’s particularly appropriate when National Doctors Day occurs in the midst of a global pandemic. To honor and thank health care workers in a special way this year, Florida Tech’s Gleason Performing Arts Center joined the #LightTheSky movement. Spearheaded by the entertainment industry, the #LightTheSky movement has people projecting lights into the sky…

As befits a university known for innovation and technology – as well as its community support – Florida Tech has harnessed the power of its constellation of 3D printers and the ingenuity of its faculty, staff and students to assist frontline workers in the Space Coast medical community. Using 3D printers at various locations on the university’s Melbourne campus and…