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The Full Cold Moon set the scene, our student pilots made the moment.
📸: Michael Seeley
📸: Michael Seeley
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Full Cold Moon set the scene, our student pilots made the moment.
📸: Michael Seeley
📸: Michael Seeley
Faculty in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts have been busy publishing books, articles, presenting at conferences, earning research grants and contributing to important conversations on their fields. Read the latest updates from across the college, below.
Expert Perspectives - Fall 2025 - Florida Tech News
A compilation of recent College of Psychology and Liberal Arts faculty presentations and publications
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December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Faculty in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts have been busy publishing books, articles, presenting at conferences, earning research grants and contributing to important conversations on their fields. Read the latest updates from across the college, below.
It was great to see an impressive group of aviation students presenting their research today at the College of Aeronautics Research Showcase.
Projects covered aviation meteorology, airport development and pilot health, with students on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
Projects covered aviation meteorology, airport development and pilot health, with students on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It was great to see an impressive group of aviation students presenting their research today at the College of Aeronautics Research Showcase.
Projects covered aviation meteorology, airport development and pilot health, with students on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
Projects covered aviation meteorology, airport development and pilot health, with students on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
Florida Tech’s ATO chapter raised $4,000 at its first Derby for Dreams to support a new sensory garden at University Park Elementary. We're proud of our Panthers for building a lasting partnership and making a real difference!
Alpha Tau Omega Raises $4,000 to Help Build Sensory Garden for Local Elementary School - Florida Tech News
Florida Tech’s Alpha Tau Omega hosted Derby for Dreams, raising $4,000 to help build a sensory garden at University Park Elementary.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Florida Tech’s ATO chapter raised $4,000 at its first Derby for Dreams to support a new sensory garden at University Park Elementary. We're proud of our Panthers for building a lasting partnership and making a real difference!
Florida Tech’s Mark Bush co-authored new research revealing the Amazon isn’t as “untouched” as many assume. Centuries of Indigenous and colonial activity left ecological signatures still shaping forests—a critical insight for future conservation planning.
New Study Finds Ancient and Colonial Legacies Still Affecting Amazon Forests - Florida Tech News
The researchers discovered that centuries of human settlement, cultivation and resource extraction left lasting marks on the distribution of Amazonian tree species.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Florida Tech’s Mark Bush co-authored new research revealing the Amazon isn’t as “untouched” as many assume. Centuries of Indigenous and colonial activity left ecological signatures still shaping forests—a critical insight for future conservation planning.
Congratulations to faculty members Catherine Talbot and Kaitlynn Gokey on being recipients of the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts (COPLA) inaugural COPLA Awards!
Gokey, Talbot Recognized in Inaugural COPLA Research and Teaching Awards - Florida Tech News
The COPLA awards were established to recognize exceptional achievement in teaching and research within the college.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations to faculty members Catherine Talbot and Kaitlynn Gokey on being recipients of the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts (COPLA) inaugural COPLA Awards!
Happy Thanksgiving, Panthers!
Our gratitude goes out to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who bring this community to life. Florida Tech is extraordinary because of you. 🐾
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!
Our gratitude goes out to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who bring this community to life. Florida Tech is extraordinary because of you. 🐾
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Panthers!
Our gratitude goes out to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who bring this community to life. Florida Tech is extraordinary because of you. 🐾
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!
Our gratitude goes out to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who bring this community to life. Florida Tech is extraordinary because of you. 🐾
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!
A Florida Tech-led global analysis of coral bleaching reveals that reefs in the Coral Triangle were exposed to the weakest marine heatwaves over the past two decades and may function as safe havens for corals exposed to elevated seawater temperatures. news.fit.edu/academics-re...
Equatorial Reefs May Act as Refugia for Corals During Marine Heatwaves - Florida Tech News
A coral bleaching analysis reveals that reefs in the equatorial Coral Triangle region were exposed to the weakest marine heatwaves over the past two decades.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A Florida Tech-led global analysis of coral bleaching reveals that reefs in the Coral Triangle were exposed to the weakest marine heatwaves over the past two decades and may function as safe havens for corals exposed to elevated seawater temperatures. news.fit.edu/academics-re...
Congratulations to aviation management student Souleymane Sall on being selected for the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship. Awarded by the National Business Aviation Association, this honor supports rising aviation professionals and Sall's commitment to the field is clearly making an impact.
College of Aeronautics Undergraduate Student Souleymane Sall Wins NBAA Scholarship - Florida Tech News
The UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship is awarded at a minimum of $1,000 to undergraduates studying aviation or related areas.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to aviation management student Souleymane Sall on being selected for the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship. Awarded by the National Business Aviation Association, this honor supports rising aviation professionals and Sall's commitment to the field is clearly making an impact.
Congratulations to Hafeez Khan, a Ph.D. student in computer science, for taking first place out of 200 competitors in the Computationally Optimal Gaussia Splatting (COGS) 2025 Competition—one of the top conferences in the field of computer vision.
Ph.D. Student Wins First Place in Prestigious Computer Vision Competition - Florida Tech News
Hafeez Khan won first place out of 200 competitors in the Computationally Optimal Gaussian Splatting (COGS) 2025 Competition in October.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Congratulations to Hafeez Khan, a Ph.D. student in computer science, for taking first place out of 200 competitors in the Computationally Optimal Gaussia Splatting (COGS) 2025 Competition—one of the top conferences in the field of computer vision.
During President Nicklow’s State of the University address on Nov. 14, he highlighted enrollment growth, expanding research opportunities, and the many ways our campus continues to evolve.
Discover the highlights from his address, at: news.fit.edu/academics-re...
Discover the highlights from his address, at: news.fit.edu/academics-re...
President John Nicklow Describes a University Continuing to Rise in Biannual Remarks to Faculty, Staff - Florida Tech News
Enrollment is surging; students are engaged with university programs at unprecedented levels; and research spending is up double digits.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
During President Nicklow’s State of the University address on Nov. 14, he highlighted enrollment growth, expanding research opportunities, and the many ways our campus continues to evolve.
Discover the highlights from his address, at: news.fit.edu/academics-re...
Discover the highlights from his address, at: news.fit.edu/academics-re...
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Thanksgiving holiday lunch at Panther Dining Hall. With a full spread of comfort food, plenty of familiar faces, and a chance to slow down together, it was a welcome moment of community before next week's holiday break.
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Thanksgiving holiday lunch at Panther Dining Hall. With a full spread of comfort food, plenty of familiar faces, and a chance to slow down together, it was a welcome moment of community before next week's holiday break.
That's a wrap on the last Market Day of the semester! Thanks to everyone who came out to shop, grab a bite and support our local vendors.
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
That's a wrap on the last Market Day of the semester! Thanks to everyone who came out to shop, grab a bite and support our local vendors.
Chi Phi has turned a simple cheek swab into a lifesaving tradition. Since partnering with Gift of Life in 2022, the chapter has hosted multiple bone marrow drives, collected hundreds of swabs and helped lead to 14 donor matches.
Chi Phi and Gift of Life Team Up to Help People in Need - Florida Tech News
Chi Phi’s bone marrow drives with Gift of Life have produced multiple lifesaving donor matches and strong student participation.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chi Phi has turned a simple cheek swab into a lifesaving tradition. Since partnering with Gift of Life in 2022, the chapter has hosted multiple bone marrow drives, collected hundreds of swabs and helped lead to 14 donor matches.
In November’s Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow reflects on the power of gratitude and how it inspires connection, strengthens community, and fuels the creativity that drives Florida Tech forward.
Presidential Perspectives November 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In November’s Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow reflects on the power of gratitude and how it inspires connection, strengthens community, and fuels the creativity that drives Florida Tech forward.
AIRPLAAANEEE! ✈️
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
AIRPLAAANEEE! ✈️
Florida Tech’s ATLAS Lab was recognized in FDOT’s AAM Business Plan for its role in advancing Florida’s future “Aerial Highway Network.” Led by professor Meredith Carroll, the lab’s research supports a safer and more efficient air transportation system.
ATLAS Lab Recognized by FDOT For Advanced Air Mobility Research - Florida Tech News
The ATLAS Lab, run by Meredith Carroll, will help the state build a safer, more efficient and more sustainable air transportation network.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Florida Tech’s ATLAS Lab was recognized in FDOT’s AAM Business Plan for its role in advancing Florida’s future “Aerial Highway Network.” Led by professor Meredith Carroll, the lab’s research supports a safer and more efficient air transportation system.
Florida Tech is the top online college in Florida! 🤩 This ranking comes from Newsweek magazine, which also recognized Florida Tech as the 10th best in the nation. #PantherPride
Newsweek: Florida Tech Top Online College in Florida, 10th in Nation in New 2026 Rankings - Florida Tech News
Newsweek worked again with the firm Statista to conduct a survey of more than 10,000 individuals who have used online courses.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Florida Tech is the top online college in Florida! 🤩 This ranking comes from Newsweek magazine, which also recognized Florida Tech as the 10th best in the nation. #PantherPride
Toufiq Reza, associate professor of chemical engineering, was featured in Biochar Today for his research turning waste into biochar—and even potential soil for Mars. Read about his research, below.
The Biochar Alchemist: Dr. Toufiq Reza on Turning Earth’s Waste into Martian Soil for NASA’s Mission
Dr. Toufiq Reza, an expert in sustainable materials engineering at Florida Institute of Technology, specializes in converting waste feedstocks into biochar. His research addresses environmental iss…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Toufiq Reza, associate professor of chemical engineering, was featured in Biochar Today for his research turning waste into biochar—and even potential soil for Mars. Read about his research, below.
Panther Dining Hall's Global Kitchen Series took us on a flavorful journey to Japan! 🇯🇵
The campus community got to enjoy authentic dishes and cultural favorites! Thank you to the incredible Campus Dining team! We can't wait to see where the series goes next!
The campus community got to enjoy authentic dishes and cultural favorites! Thank you to the incredible Campus Dining team! We can't wait to see where the series goes next!
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Panther Dining Hall's Global Kitchen Series took us on a flavorful journey to Japan! 🇯🇵
The campus community got to enjoy authentic dishes and cultural favorites! Thank you to the incredible Campus Dining team! We can't wait to see where the series goes next!
The campus community got to enjoy authentic dishes and cultural favorites! Thank you to the incredible Campus Dining team! We can't wait to see where the series goes next!
This is our new favorite way to describe majors. 😄 🐾
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is our new favorite way to describe majors. 😄 🐾
Happy National STEM Day!
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy National STEM Day!
It's been a strong year of research for the Bisk College of Business. Faculty published in top journals across disciplines such as finance, AI, strategy and management.
Discover the faculty and their publications, below.
Discover the faculty and their publications, below.
Bisk College of Business Research Roundup - Florida Tech News
A collection of recent Bisk College of Business faculty research publications
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November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's been a strong year of research for the Bisk College of Business. Faculty published in top journals across disciplines such as finance, AI, strategy and management.
Discover the faculty and their publications, below.
Discover the faculty and their publications, below.
We are honored to remain on The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for the ninth year. The guide highlights universities that advance sustainability, clean-energy workforce readiness and environmentally focused policies.
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Florida Tech Again Named ‘Green College’ in Princeton Review’s 2026 Annual Guide - Florida Tech News
Florida Tech, recognized for its sustainable policies, received a Green Rating of 84 in The Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are honored to remain on The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for the ninth year. The guide highlights universities that advance sustainability, clean-energy workforce readiness and environmentally focused policies.
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What an honor! NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins—the first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle—visited campus to share her journey and screen her new documentary. 🚀
Watch the recap: youtu.be/8MjmHnbzShg
Watch the recap: youtu.be/8MjmHnbzShg
A Visit From Astronaut Eileen Collins
YouTube video by Florida Tech
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What an honor! NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins—the first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle—visited campus to share her journey and screen her new documentary. 🚀
Watch the recap: youtu.be/8MjmHnbzShg
Watch the recap: youtu.be/8MjmHnbzShg