You've probably recently seen the viral images of a tiny Japanese macaque named Punch, and his stuffed toy. While the world is in awe of his hardship, Catherine Talbot, assistant professor of psychology, explains that his story is more nuanced. bit.ly/3N3uy5v

Nearly two decades of cybersecurity excellence and counting! The NSA has renewed our designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R)—one of just 99 universities nationwide to earn this honor. news.fit.edu/science/nsa-rec…

The Florida Tech Research Institute is proceeding strongly in its first year, securing externally funded research, forging partnerships with government and industry, and expanding opportunities for faculty to engage in critical defense-related research. news.fit.edu/academics-resea…

Thanks to a new partnership with Climavision, our COA students and researchers will gain access to advanced radar data and AI-driven weather tools to better study hurricanes and extreme weather. news.fit.edu/science/new-par…

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Lauren Hoffman on receiving the NASA FINESST research grant! Awarded to only 5% of applicants each year, this grant will support her research on the Milky Way’s luminous stars, refining how we measure cosmic distances. news.fit.edu/science/grad-st…

College of Business associate professor Angel Otero explores the benefits and risks of using tools like ChatGPT in auditing, highlighting both efficiency gains and key risks in a recent journal article. Learn more, below. news.fit.edu/business/cobs-o…

It's crunch time! Students are working around the clock preparing for the Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase. Want to see the projects yourself?The public is invited to stop by the Clemente Center on Saturday, April 26, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Botanical Garden Drainage Revamp Improvement Plan (BDRIP) project is proposing a plan to tackle storm debris and erosion in the botanical garden. Thanks to a gift from Professor Gordon Patterson, the team is turning it into a living laboratory for future Panthers.

Florida Tech’s Center for Corrosion and Biofouling Control welcomes postdoctoral researcher Tamar Jamieson from Australia's Flinders University. She’s teaming up with professors Kelli Hunsucker and Geoffrey Swain on biofouling research. Learn more, below. news.fit.edu/academics-resea…

Astrobiology senior Trent Causey is hoping to improve extraterrestrial agriculture by using a surprising ingredient: peanuts. He explains how the fibers in peanuts make for a promising mixture in regolith, the loose rock and dust on the Moon and Mars.

The Project Vulcan team is hoping to push the boundaries of propulsion tech with a liquid-injected thrust vector control system integrated into a 3D-printed aerospike engine. They've collaborated with Vaya Space, aligning their architecture with the company's Dauntless vehicle.

What a day at the Vertex Innovation Expo! Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators gathered for expert panels, interactive workshops and networking—showcasing the incredible synergy between industry and academia. Learn more about Vertex at: vertex.fit.edu

The Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase is the culmination of years of rigorous coursework and hands-on learning. Over the next few weeks, we’ll check in with teams to see their progress—follow along to get an inside look!

Join us for the inaugural Vertex Innovation Expo, a dynamic event bringing together industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, community partners, and students to explore and engage with the region’s innovation ecosystem. Learn more and RSVP at: vertex.fit.edu/expo/

Florida Tech provost John Z. Kiss, Ph.D., and a team of scientists are testing fluid dynamics in lunar gravity aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard flight NS-29. Partnering with 4SPACE, they hope to gain insights into the cultivation of plants on the Moon. news.fit.edu/science/going-f…

Florida Tech's Travis Hunsucker ’11 M.S., ’16 Ph.D., and Kelli Hunsucker ’07 M.S., ’13 Ph.D., are using a new tool at the Mertens Marine Center to study biofouling. Their research explores how water flow impacts biofilm erosion, drag reduction and energy conservation.

Congratulations to faculty members Manasvi Lingam, Mirmilad Mirsayar, and Robert van Woesik for being recognized as "Top Scholars" by ScholarGPS for their outstanding contributions to academia over the past five years! news.fit.edu/academics-resea…

New research by Florida Tech's assistant professor of business Alina Malkova, examines how peer-to-peer platforms helped small businesses overcome financial barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover her paper, below. news.fit.edu/academics-resea…

A new vessel will be docking at Florida Tech's Mertens Marine Center: a 1/23rd-scale model of the U.S. Navy's R/V Melville, a research ship built in 1969. The model will give ocean engineering students hands-on learning in hydromechanics and ship dynamics. news.fit.edu/archive/florida…