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FUTURE

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POSSIBILITIES INNOVATION DISCOVERY

At Florida Polytechnic University, you’ll engage with innovation, technology, and hands-on learning.

With cutting-edge STEM degree programs, a personalized academic experience, and engaging industry partnerships, Florida Poly prepares you for the future of technology today.

State-of-the-Art Campus

Experience a campus designed to inspire bold ideas, drive discovery, and spark community.

Innovative Academics

As the nation’s leading institution of innovation, Florida Poly offers a dynamic campus culture fueled by hands-on learning to push the boundaries of education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

A Place to Make Your Mark

From high-tech hangouts to hands-on experiences, every corner of campus is designed to fuel your future.

Undergraduate

Start your journey toward innovation and earn a bachelor’s degree at our campus in Lakeland, Florida.

Graduate

Advance your career in STEM and unlock new opportunities with a master’s degree from Florida Poly.

Find Your Degree Program

Visit Our Iconic Campus

Get a close-up look at the cutting-edge facilities and dynamic community that make Florida Poly a leader in STEM education.

Daytime Tours

Experience a day in the life at Florida Poly with a walking tour featuring our state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, and residence halls.

Twilight Tours

Tour Florida Poly at twilight! These evening walking tours offer a unique way to explore our glowing campus after hours.

Group Visits

Bring your class, club, or organization to Florida Poly for an interactive campus experience, including a walking tour led by current students.

Life as a Phoenix

Designed for Dreamers & Doers

Session Description: This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile: Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadershi