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

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

A Deep Dive: Alumnus Reflects on Lifelong Scuba Diving Career
J.D. Duff ’78 A.S. discusses his love for scuba diving, why he chose Florida Tech, his career and always following your passions.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Industry Leaders through Internships | Part 2
Learn about some of Florida Tech's students from the College of Psychology & Liberal Arts and Bisk College of Business who have all secured internships that serve as stepping stones to promising careers.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Industry Leaders through Internships | Part 1
Learn about some of Florida Tech's students from the College of Engineering and Science and College of Aeronautics who have all secured internships that serve as stepping stones to promising careers.

Prime Examples of: Leadership
At Florida Tech, we lead projects. We lead people. Together, we lead change. Here are a few prime examples.

Sideline Star: Women’s Soccer Senior Isabella Leon
A catastrophic car accident may have changed the course of Isabella Leon’s athletic career, but it didn’t stop her from being a leader on the Florida Tech women’s soccer team.

SuperSHEro: MBA Alumna Develops Diverse Female Comic Book Universe
By day, Jazmin Truesdale ’11 MBA works in the tech industry. But by night, she transforms into a superhero on the pages of Aza Comics.

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.