Panthers on the Rise (Student Stories)

Panthers on the Rise

Florida Tech Panthers are doing amazing things! As students, they participate in academic competitions, collaborate with faculty on inspiring research, and build career experience in exciting internships. As young alumni, they put their Florida Tech experience to work making a difference in all areas of industry.

Current Student and Young Alumni Stories

A Byte of FITSEC: 8 (Tid)Bits About Florida Tech’s Champion Cybersecurity Competition Team
Fun facts and team tales from the two-time National Cyber League champions, who are only just getting started.

Great by Design
The creation and rapid success of FITSEC, Florida Tech’s cybersecurity competition team and two-time NCL champions, is all according to plan.

‘There is no one path to success’: Alumnus Kevin Hudgins Discusses Data Science, Aviation and Florida Tech
We caught up with Kevin Hudgins ’19, ’21 M.S., about his career in aerospace data, Florida Tech memories and advice for other Panthers.

Hooked: Marine Bio Alumna Turns Commercial Fishing Passion into Career
Martha Guyas ’09 M.S. has always had a connection with water. She talks her love of commercial fishing, along with her time at Florida Tech.

Panther Basketball Alumnus Wins On and Off the Court Overseas
From winning a basketball championship to learning German to publishing a children’s book, it was a big year for Chris Carter ’15.

Winter 2023 AlumNotes
Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the winter 2023 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.

Making Waves: Alumnus Anuar Akchurin Finds Florida Tech and a Job Through Canoeing
Anuar Akchurin ’22 talks his passion for canoeing, his time at Florida Tech and his dream of competing in the Olympics.

Giving Back to the Game
Florida Tech men’s soccer great and head coach Robin Chan '91, '93 MBA, talks leadership, legacy and leaps of faith.

Aeronautics Alumna Taylor Rains Talks Reporting for Insider, Her Love of Airports and the Importance of Networking
Taylor Rains has always had a passion for aviation. We caught up with her to discuss her journey from aviation safety specialist to reporter.

Breaking into Biomed
A booming industry that is just getting started, biomedicine is shaping health care, society and the future—at Florida Tech and across the globe.