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

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.

Sense and Sustainability
In a world fraught with environmental and economic challenges, graduates with sustainability skills are in high demand.

‘It’s Like I Just Get to Play Every Day’: Triple Alumnus Kaleb Smith Talks Careers in AI, the Importance of Cybersecurity and His Love for Florida Tech
Kaleb Smith loves computers and Florida Tech! We talked with him about his time at Florida Tech, cybersecurity and his advice for Panthers.

Students Get Internships at Northrop Grumman, NASA and ACT Engineers Inc.
Florida Tech students share their internship experiences, career goals and advice for future Panthers.