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

Space Sciences Alumna Participates in Immersive Mars Simulation
Allison Taylor ’05 recently had the opportunity to participate in a Mars simulation at MDRS through her company, The Aerospace Corporation.

Aviation Alumnus is First in Panama to Earn Prestigious Certification
Julio Coronado earned his Certified Member status from the American Association of Airport Executives this year.

Psychology Alumna Leads Conservation Efforts at Brevard Zoo
Director of conservation at Brevard Zoo, Jody Cassell ’07 believes that everyone can be "wildlife warriors" through simple acts in their everyday lives.

From Volleyball to Climate Change: Alumna Angie Lassman Recounts Her Journey to NBC News’ Climate Unit
Emmy award-winning meteorologist Angie Lassman ’12, ’14 M.S. discusses her journey in broadcast reporting and her time at Florida Tech.

Prime Examples of: Momentum
Momentum stimulates growth, power, evolution. At Florida Tech, there’s no telling how far it may go. Here are a few prime examples.

All in the Family: Alumni Dennis and Brandon Bourne make American Airlines history
In 2022, Dennis Bourne ’79 A.S., ’81, and Brandon Bourne ’13 were the first Black father-son duo to fly together with American Airlines.

Race Cars and Wild Ideas
Jeremy Casperson ’10 found a way to combine his love of NASCAR with his knowledge of engineering—by turning stadiums into racetracks.

Spring 2023 AlumNotes
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the spring 2023 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.

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.