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
Up Close with David Thompson ’20
David Thompson ’20 turned his Florida Tech experience into a career in entertainment news, now serving as senior editor and podcast host at The Direct.
David Thompson ’20 turned his Florida Tech experience into a career in entertainment news, now serving as senior editor and podcast host at The Direct.
Up Close with Christina Banbury ’23 M.A.
Christina Banbury ’23 M.A. founded Behavior On Demand, a Christian nonprofit shaping future therapists and inspiring purpose through faith and ABA.
Christina Banbury ’23 M.A. founded Behavior On Demand, a Christian nonprofit shaping future therapists and inspiring purpose through faith and ABA.
Don’t Call It a Comeback
Through leadership, resilience, and a passion for the sport, Florida Tech women’s rowing is writing a powerful new chapter.
Through leadership, resilience, and a passion for the sport, Florida Tech women’s rowing is writing a powerful new chapter.
How Susie Allen-Sierpinski Became a NASA Engineer
Susie Allen-Sierpinski ’05, ’07 MSA, has always dreamed of being an astronaut. Now, as a integration engineer with NASA, she is that much closer to reaching the stars.
Susie Allen-Sierpinski ’05, ’07 MSA, has always dreamed of being an astronaut. Now, as a integration engineer with NASA, she is that much closer to reaching the stars.
Spring 2025 AlumNotes
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the spring 2025 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the spring 2025 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.
Conservation Technology Alumna Engineers Solutions for Environmental Change
Corrie Presland-Byrne ’21 M.S. graduated from Florida Tech with a degree in conservation technology. Today, she serves as the director of conservation technology and operations manager at Hammerhead Technology.
Corrie Presland-Byrne ’21 M.S. graduated from Florida Tech with a degree in conservation technology. Today, she serves as the director of conservation technology and operations manager at Hammerhead Technology.
Full Circle: Victor Osumi’s Return to Aviation
After working for over 27 years in the hotel industry, Victor Osumi ’85 A.S., ’86, has returned to his aviation roots by serving as the managing director and president for Delta Air Lines Japan.
After working for over 27 years in the hotel industry, Victor Osumi ’85 A.S., ’86, has returned to his aviation roots by serving as the managing director and president for Delta Air Lines Japan.
‘WISE’ Women Honored at 2025 WISE Awards
The 2025 WISE Awards recognized four individuals who exemplify leadership, mentorship and the advancement of women within the Florida Tech community.
The 2025 WISE Awards recognized four individuals who exemplify leadership, mentorship and the advancement of women within the Florida Tech community.
A Season of Firsts
Florida Tech volleyball celebrated a historic season—clinching a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
Florida Tech volleyball celebrated a historic season—clinching a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.