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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on 9/11, and honor the courage of our first responders and service members.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
As part of his senior design project Zachary Kopel ’26 developed a forecasting tool that can help predict dangerous wind events capable of disturbing launch operations—and it's now being used by the U.S. Space Force. news.fit.edu/alumni/flori...
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Florida Tech Grad's Code Now in Use by U.S. Space Force - Florida Tech News+
Zachary Kopel ’26 has developed a forecasting tool now in use by the U.S. Space Force to help predict dangerous convective wind events.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Florida Tech was featured in the Invest: Greater Orlando 4th Edition report covering the region’s economic drivers, challenges, and business investment opportunities. President Nicklow spoke with Invest about how the university is keeping pace, below. capitalanalyticsassociates.com/john-nicklow...
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John Nicklow, President, Florida Tech - caa | Capital Analytics Associates
Invest: spoke with John Nicklow, president of Florida Tech, about how the university is using long-term campus planning, industry partnerships, and emerging
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Florida Tech researchers have been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for their research paper studying stenting in arteries. The paper was one of 18 to be nominated for the 2026 Richard Skalak Award. news.fit.edu/alumni/asme-...
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ASME Honors Florida Tech Researchers for Stenting Safety Study - Florida Tech News+
Jose Colmenarez ’26 and his co-authors were recognized by the ASME for their research on plaque rupture risks during stenting.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We're wishing all our Panthers a safe and fun Labor Day! 🐾 The university is closed today and will resume normal operations tomorrow, Sept. 8.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Homecoming 2026 is approaching fast! Join us October 18–24, for a week filled with Panther pride, unforgettable memories, and campus traditions. Learn more and register today: event.fit.edu/homecoming/
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Fall began with a major milestone for Florida Tech: the opening of Crimson Crossing, our newest residence complex. Before students settled into their new home, our community gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from President Nicklow. youtu.be/MExOnboAqJo
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Welcome to Crimson Crossing
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Jaguars, otters, and monkeys! Oh my! Professors Rich Aronson and Mark Bush led an unforgettable Alumni Study Tour through Brazil’s Pantanal, where the group experienced one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, up close and personal. news.fit.edu/alumni/arons...
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Aronson, Bush Lead Alumni Study Tour to Brazil's Pantanal  - Florida Tech News+
The first tour took guests to Ecuador in 2025. Alumni Study Tour III in May 2027 will center on Tanzania. That trip is already sold out.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
President Nicklow along with university leadership, deans and faculty officially welcomed the Class of 2030 to Florida Tech at the President’s Welcome and Convocation. 🐾💫
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Orientation week is finally here! 🐾 This week’s series of orientation activities started off with the Panther State of Mind event. We hope all our new students and their families are having fun exploring and getting connected on campus!
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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. news.fit.edu/academics-re...
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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.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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, they are helping set a new standard for aerospace innovation on the Space Coast. news.fit.edu/campus/dassa...
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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.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to Florida Tech’s weVENTURE Women’s Business Center, which just earned the 2026 Florida Small Business Community Partner of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. news.fit.edu/business/u-s...
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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.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Did you know? Florida Tech counts 46 military generals among its alumni, including Ann Dunwoody, the first woman in U.S history to achieve a four-star officer rank. That’s decades of leadership, service and impact—all starting right here.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
In his final Presidential Perspectives of the spring, President Nicklow shares words of encouragement and support with the Class of 2026. He wishes the campus community a wonderful summer and eagerly anticipates everyone’s return in August. youtu.be/ZIYOXeTv07M
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Presidential Perspectives May 2026
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program is now officially chartered! As the first program of its kind in Florida and one of only 18 nationwide, Panther AUP is creating a pipeline of highly skilled leaders ready to serve across maritime, aviation and cyberspace missions.
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Florida Tech’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program Receives National Charter - Florida Tech News+
The Panther AUP received its national charter, formally establishing it as a sanctioned U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program unit.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Congratulations to Marco Carvalho, leader of the L3Harris Institute for Assured Information and the Florida Tech Research Institute, on being elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida. news.fit.edu/science/marc...
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Marco Carvalho Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida - Florida Tech News+
The holder of multiple patents, Carvalho’s research interests include artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to cybersecurity.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Meet Ayden Weil ’26. Before crossing the stage this May earning his degree in chemical engineering, he accepted an offer with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as an electronic instrumentation systems engineer. The offer came after a successful internship through NASA’s Pathways Intern program.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Florida Tech leadership recently joined university researchers and industry leaders at Kennedy Space Center to kick off the next phase of the Florida Space Research Consortium. Learn how the partnership is strengthening space research and opportunities, below. news.fit.edu/academics-re...
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Florida Tech, Space Consortium Schools Discuss Future of State’s Space Ecosystem - Florida Tech News+
Nearly 200 university researchers and others gathered at Kennedy Space Center to launch the next phase of the statewide partnership.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Congratulations to assistant professor Travis Hunsucker ’11 M.S., ’16 Ph.D. on being named a NAVSEA Professor in Experimental Hydrodynamics! He'll help advance ship design, naval research, and hands-on student learning through this prestigious U.S. Navy program. news.fit.edu/engineering/...
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Ocean Engineering Faculty Travis Hunsucker Selected for U.S. Navy’s NAVSEA Professorship - Florida Tech News+
He’s one of nine professors tasked with building a curriculum on and leading research and development of Navy-relevant capabilities in ship design.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Cheers to the Class of 2026! 🎉 💫🐾
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
To the Florida Tech Class of 2025, you’ve worked hard, aimed high, and now it’s time to take on the world. This isn’t goodbye, but the beginning of your journey as a Florida Tech alumni. Congratulations, graduates! #FloridaTechGrad #Panther4Life (1/2)
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
We’re starting commencement day with one of our most beloved traditions: the procession from Gleason Performing Arts Center to the Clemente Center. Let’s go, Panthers! Your moment is here!
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
It's graduation day at Florida Tech! We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our soon-to-be alumni crossing the stage today. We are so excited to welcome former astronaut Winston Scott as today's keynote speaker. (1/2) news.fit.edu/academics-re... |
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Former Astronaut Winston Scott Announced as Florida Tech Spring Commencement Speaker - Florida Tech News+
The school will host three ceremonies on that busy and exciting day as it bestows nearly 1,300 degrees across its four colleges.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A little advice from Florida Tech voices to the class of 2026. You’ve got this, Panthers! 🐾
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Florida Tech’s Nathan M. Bisk College of Business launched its first Student Career Sprint, connecting students with alumni mentors, real-world skills and career‑launching opportunities—leading to internships and full-time offers. news.fit.edu/business/car...
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Career Sprint Bootcamp Preps Students for Post-Grad - Florida Tech News+
Students completed the inaugural Student Career Sprint program, a six‑week professional development bootcamp.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Your hard work has paid off! Congratulations, Class of 2026! Spring 2026 Commencement is set for Saturday, May 9. Tag us in your graduation photos using #FloridaTechGrad 🎓💫
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Congratulations to our outstanding students for earning 20 awards at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences! Representing several STEM-related disciplines, the students prepared presentations describing their research to the organization. news.fit.edu/science/flor...
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Florida Tech Students' Science Excellence on Display at Recent FAS Annual Meeting - Florida Tech News+
The organization, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, welcomed 281 attendees, including 47 students, staff and faculty from Florida Tech.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The spring issue of the College of Engineering and Science newsletter, The Conduit, is out now! From faculty insights to alumni and student profiles, stay-in-the-know on all things happening at the college. View the newsletter at: www.fit.edu/media/pprdoc...
Cover of The Conduit, Spring 2026 newsletter from the College of Engineering and Science. The headline reads “A Season of Momentum: New Leadership, Expanding Innovation and Lasting Connections.” A large photo shows a red-brick academic building with a central arched entrance, palm trees, and a blue sky. To the right is a professional portrait photograph of the interim dean referenced in the article. A sidebar lists sections including Panthers on the Rise, A+ Accolades, alumni and club spotlights, research highlights, and featured photos. Florida Tech branding appears at the bottom left.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Our Panthers are going to be busy. 🐾
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Meet AJ Wydra. AJ is graduating this May with a bachelors degree in business administration and has formally accepted a role as Head of Sales and Marketing at Compsys and Structural Composites.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
For Florida Tech students, the 2026 Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase was a chance to turn hard work into impact. 232 projects. Real‑world problems. And a room full of students proud to share what they’ve built. 🚀 news.fit.edu/academics-re... (1/2)
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Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase Winners Announced - Florida Tech News+
The annual presentation of jaw-dropping scholarship featured 232 projects., from a brick-baking lunar rover to fish food made from used brewer's yeast.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We’re proud to announce that Florida Tech and Burrell College of Health Sciences have launched a new BS-DO partnership that creates an accelerated, student-centered path to becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn more about the pathway, below. news.fit.edu/academics-re...
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Florida Tech, Burrell College Launch 3+4 Program to Accelerate Degree Completion - Florida Tech News+
Applications for initial acceptance will be submitted through Florida Tech’s admissions portal starting the first business day in June.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Meet River Riehle. River is graduating this May with a degree in interdisciplinary science and will soon be working as a Satellite Operator for Sidus Space after a very successful conversation with a recruiter at the spring career fair.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
That's a wrap on the 18th annual Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase!
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Congratulations to Florida Tech’s Mu Tau chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society (Tri‑Alpha) on welcoming 58 new members during an initiation ceremony on April 14. news.fit.edu/campus/tri-a...
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Tri-Alpha Honor Society Inducts 58 New Members in Ceremony - Florida Tech News+
Florida Tech’s Mu Tau chapter of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society welcomed 58 new members during an initiation ceremony April 14.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We made it to the Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase! For our graduating seniors, the showcase is the culmination of years of hard work. We wish you all the best of luck and congratulations on making it to the student design showcase!
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase is happening this week!
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Florida Tech's Aeronautics Week took off today with a wonderful alumni lunch, and the fun continues tonight with a keynote address from Blue Angels Pilot and President, Scott "Intake" Kartvedt. View the full Aeronautics Week schedule here: impact.fit.edu/e/aeronautic...
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Student Design Project: Moon Adaptive Technology for Extraterrestrial Architectural Robotics. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/KHs1vrt6L5g
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day, Panthers! 🌎 At Florida Tech, sustainability is part of how we live, learn, and lead. We’re proud of the student organizations leading the charge and celebrating our campus-wide sustainability efforts.
Graphic promoting Florida Tech Earth Day activities. A green, leafy background surrounds an illustration of the Earth with flowers, insects, and plants. Text reads: “Florida Tech Earth Day. Help us keep Florida Tech green, clean and sustainable by participating in this year’s Earth Day activities all month. Find events and activities on Engage.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In April’s Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow highlights the annual student design and research showcase on April 24, supported by Northrop Grumman. This event showcases students’ problem-solving, collaboration, and applied learning, defining a Florida Tech education. youtu.be/R58D7n4EBpw
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Presidential Perspectives April 2026
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Florida Tech’s military-connected community plays a meaningful role on campus, with 1,191 students and family members represented. Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and their families bring experience, focus, and leadership that directly shape the academic environment.
 Graphic titled “Military and Related Enrollment – Fall 2025” with a blue background. An American flag and a Florida Tech flag are displayed on the right. Text lists enrollment numbers: Veterans 257; Active Duty 448, up 13% over 2024; National Guard/Reserve 43, up 14% over 2024; Veteran Dependents 385; Veteran Spouses 58. Total enrollment shown as 1,191, with Florida Tech logo at the bottom.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Student Design Project: Advanced Robotic Gimbal and Orbital Simulator. Watch the full interview at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2676...
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
It was an honor to join Melbourne Orlando International Airport and Space Coast Honor Flight in welcoming veterans home from Washington D.C. Florida Tech scholar-athletes showed up to support and represent with #PantherPride—across cross country, track, soccer and swim.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Congratulations to Abby Hesterhagen on earning Florida Tech's 2026-27 Dr. Kerry Bruce Clark Endowed Scholarship in Marine Biology. The award goes to marine biology majors whose dedication and high academic achievement promise an outstanding career in the field.
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Student Abby Hesterhagen Named 2026-27 Kerry Bruce Clark Endowed Scholarship Recipient - Florida Tech News+
The sophomore was selected by the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences based on academics, research experience and campus involvement.
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Student Design Project: Stochastic Network Resiliency under Random Failures.
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Network Resiliency Under Random Failures
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Congratulations to Scott Gustafson, Ph.D., ABPP, director of Community Psychological Services and professor of psychology, on receiving the 2025 Jean Spruill Award from the Association of Psychology Training Clinics!
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Scott Gustafson Wins Jean Spruill Award for Excellence in Training from Association of Psychology Training Clinics - Florida Tech News+
Provost John Z. KIss: "Dr. Gustafson’s work illustrates the close connection our faculty have with our students.”
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Florida Institute of Technology @floridatech.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Student Design Project: SABER. Advancing rocket engine safety through combustion and bi‑propellant research. Watch the full interview at: youtu.be/VjardR0ssQw
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