Florida Institute of Technology

In case you didn't know, Florida Tech has an education center at Patrick Space Force Base!

At the center, we're helping service members and civilians alike strengthen their skills in preparation for the careers of tomorrow. With master's degree offerings in space systems, business administration, and more, graduates go on to shape the future of defense, aerospace, and business.

Learn about the center and programs offered: https://www.fit.edu/patricksfb/

Hello, June! 🌴

The spring 2026 issue of Florida Tech Magazine is out now! In this issue, we share stories about the people, programs and research that make the university unique.

Keep an eye out for it in your mailbox or take a peek at the digital version at:https://www.fit.edu/media/pprdocs/magazines/ftm/20260285_FINALweb_FTM-SP26_accessible.pdf

Associate professor Toby Daly-Engel recently appeared on The Weather Channel to share her expertise on marine conservation. Her insight comes as SeaWorld marks a major milestone: rescuing more than 43,000 animals through decades of dedication to conservation and animal care.

SeaWorld Rescue Just Hit A Milestone 43,000 Animals Helped SeaWorld has now rescued 43,000 animals, which is a milestone that speaks to years of dedication and conservation work.

Congratulations to students Russ Smith, Kaitlyn Dunn, Emily Acampora and Quintin Peters on being awarded one of the most prestigious honors available to graduate researchers in the United States—the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Their work has a global impact, supporting research in areas ranging from critical mineral extraction and cancer detection to fibromyalgia and concussion diagnostics.

Four Florida Tech Students Earn Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship - Florida Tech News+ Four Florida Tech students have been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

We're proud to share that Florida Tech was officially recognized by the Brevard County Commission and Chair Thad Altman for our ongoing commitment to veterans and military families!

The resolution celebrates our 7th consecutive year as a Military Friendly School and our continued dedication to helping those who served succeed in their next chapter.

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen heroes.

Congratulations to assistant professor Naveed Mahmud and his student researchers on receiving the Best Paper Award at the 19th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Dallas Circuits and Systems Conference.

Made possible by their faculty-student collaboration, their research on quantum-classical workflow latency provides a valuable performance blueprint for next-generation quantum systems.

Mahmud Earns Best Paper Award at IEEE Quantum Computing Workshop - Florida Tech News+ Assistant professor Naveed Mahmud received the best paper award at the Applied Quantum Computing and Quantum Circuits and Systems Workshop.

We're excited to welcome Dassault Falcon Jet as the newest Business-in-Residence at Florida Tech's Vertex Applied Innovation Hub!

With its growing presence in Melbourne—including a 250,000-square-foot flagship service center—they are helping set a new standard for aerospace innovation on the Space Coast while creating hundreds of high-quality jobs.

"Their investment and presence in Melbourne demonstrates a deep commitment to our community, while our collaboration here at Vertex accelerates advanced training, composities capability and real MRO readiness," said Vertex Executive Director, Samantha Miles.

Dassault Falcon Jet Joins Florida Tech's Vertex as Newest Business-in-Residence - Florida Tech News+ Dassault joins other visionary companies in the BIR program, including Larsen Motorsports, SafeSky Systems USA and Zeal OTM.

Florida Tech’s weVENTURE Women’s Business Center just earned the 2026 Florida Small Business Community Partner of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For years, weVENTURE has supported women entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Space and Treasure coasts, making a real difference in the local community.

U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes weVENTURE for Community Partnerships - Florida Tech News+ This is weVENTURE Women's Business Center's eighth time earning recognition from the SBA for excellence in service.