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Blue Sky to present seminar on crowdfund...

The University of South Florida in Lakeland’s Blue Sky business incubator program will present a seminar on Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act May 22 at Blue Sky West, 116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. A second session will be offered June 6 at Blue Sky East, 199 Ave. B NW, Suite 240, in Winter Haven from noon to 1 p.m. Featured speaker will be Sam Houghton, a...

Lakeland, Winter Haven To Host World’s T...

Lakeland, Winter Haven To Host World’s Top Student Robotics Teams
Some of the world’s best young talent in robotics will gather in Polk County in May to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League World Invitational Open Championship, hosted by the University of South Florida Lakeland and presented by All Saints’ Academy, Legoland Florida, and the technology sponsor AT&T...

Blue Sky to present Business Communicati...

The University of South Florida Lakeland’s Blue Sky West business incubator invites entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a Business Communication seminar presented by Michelle Phillips of Polk Works on May 8. Registration and networking begin at 8 a.m., and the program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend.  Blue Sky West is located at 116 S. Kentucky...

Bevilacqua named Outstanding Graduate at...

Bevilacqua named Outstanding Graduate at USF Lakeland
The University of South Florida Lakeland will present the spring 2012 Outstanding Graduate Award to Kathryn Bevilacqua of Lakeland during its May 7 commencement at the Lakeland Center. Given by the USF Alumni Association, the award recognizes the graduating senior who embodies leadership, school spirit, community service, character and scholarship. During commencement, she will sit...

Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush receives Outstand...

Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush receives Outstanding Faculty Award at USF Lakeland
Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush has received the University of South Florida Lakeland’s 2012-2012 Outstanding Faculty Award. Presented by Student Government, the award is the highest campus-level honor for USF Lakeland faculty members. It recognizes exceptional accomplishments, leadership and service to USF Lakeland campus and community. Harrison-Bush is an assistant professor of psychology...

Lakeland, Winter Haven to host world’s t...

Some of the world’s best young talent in robotics will gather in Polk County in May to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League World Invitational Open Championship, hosted by the University of South Florida Lakeland and presented by All Saints’ Academy, Legoland Florida, and the technology sponsor AT&T Inc. Scheduled May 3...

Fulkerson presents at Florida Library As...

Fulkerson presents at Florida Library Association conference
Social Sciences & Education Librarian Diane Fulkerson of the University of South Florida Polytechnic presented a session at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Florida Library Association this week in Orlando. With librarians from Saint Leo University, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Florida State University, Fulkerson co-presented a session entitled “Engaging Students in...

Lavallée-Welch presents keynote address ...

Lavallée-Welch presents keynote address at Kentucky conference
Catherine Lavallée-Welch, director of the University of South Florida Polytechnic Library, presented the closing keynote address April 13 at the 2012 Joint Spring Conference of the Kentucky Library Association Academic Library Section, Kentucky Library Association Special Library Section and the Special Libraries Association Kentucky Chapter. The conference took place in Jamestown,...

Liontas receives ROCMELIA Researcher Awa...

Liontas receives ROCMELIA Researcher Award
Dr. John I. Liontas of the University of South Florida Polytechnic has received the ROCMELIA Researcher Award from the Republic of China Multimedia English Learning and Instruction Association. Dr. Yuangshan Chuang, president of ROCMELIA (Republic of China Multimedia English Learning and Instruction Association) and an English professor at Kun Shan University in Tainan, Taiwan,...

Poly students join new chapter of Kappa ...

What do Albert Einstein and 25 University of South Florida Polytechnic students have in common?  They all joined Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for educators. USF Poly’s Division of Education initiated its charter chapter of Kappa Delta Pi on March 23 by inducting the students into its Alpha Zeta Mu Chapter. Dr. Mary Clement from Berry College and president of Kappa...

PolySTEM Conference to focus on economic...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic will host the first PolySTEM Conference April 9 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will coordinate efforts to foster economic growth and prosperity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) business and industry, research and development, and education. Leaders in business and industry, economic development, government and...

Blue Sky to present Effective Negotiatio...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program will present “Effective Negotiations” April 19 at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland). Networking begins at 8 a.m. and the seminar starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Business owners, senior managers, and others wishing to take their negotiating skills to the next level...

Blue Sky to present ‘SBIR/STTR Grants In...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program invites entrepreneurs and small-business owners to attend a “SBIR/STTR Grants Information” seminar April 17 at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland). Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.  There is no cost to attend. Wayne Brass, Pinellas County area manager...

Poly professors secure key industry rese...

Poly professors secure key industry research funding
Dr. Raymond Morris and Dr. Carlos Otero of the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s College of Technology and Innovation will soon begin important industry-funded research projects. Morris, a visiting assistant professor in the Division of Engineering, will work with Greenovative Homes of Lakeland.  He and USF Poly will provide research support and analysis in evaluating a new...

Space still available in Gifted and Tale...

Spaces are still available for Polk County’s only summer day program for gifted and talented students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade. The University of South Florida Polytechnic is accepting applications for the summer 2012 Central Florida Gifted and Talented Institute.  This non-residential day program runs for three consecutive weeks from July 9 to July 27 at USF Poly,...

USF Poly Blue Sky to host ‘Raising Money...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky Incubation Program will host a seminar on “Raising Money From Angels” on April 5 at Blue Sky East, 199 Avenue B NW, Suite 240, Winter Haven. Networking and a facility tour begin at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at noon. There is no cost to attend. Terence F. Brennan, an attorney with the Hutchinson Law Group, will...

Senior Scholars classes begin April 9

The University of South Florida Polytechnic Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center is offering its spring session of Senior Scholars classes beginning the week of  April 9.  Most classes cost $50 and are offered at USF Polytechnic or other locations. Senior Scholars is a life-long learning program for adults 50 and better who want continued intellectual and social stimulation...

Blue Sky to present ‘Brilliant Branding’...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program invites entrepreneurs and business owners to attend “Brilliant Branding,”  featuring guest speaker Amy Dennis of CE Design Co. The seminar will take place at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland) March 21 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. and at Blue Sky East (199 Avenue B NW, Suite 240, Winter Haven)...

Poly STEM expert to lead ‘Forces and Mot...

Dr. Rod Brame of the University of South Florida Polytechnic will lead an activity titled “Forces and Motion” March 9 at 1:30 p.m. for 60 kindergarteners at Bartow Elementary Academy. The hands-on activity will cover some core science concepts while applying principles of engineering and problem-based learning. Brame, program director of STEM education and assistant...

Blue Sky to present public speaking semi...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program and Toastmasters International will present “Stand Up, Speak Up, Take Charge!’, a seminar on public speaking, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Blue Sky West, 116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. Communication and leadership go hand-in-hand, and this program will show you how to enhance these...

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