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Research by Aknin, Lara B. Barrington-Leigh, C. P., Dunn, E. W., Helliwell, J. F., Burns, J., et al., & Norton, Michael I. (2013) Written by Shannon Cantalupo, M.S. How do you feel when you give money to charity? Prosocial spending is that behavior when people use their financial resources to help others. Research suggests that when people engage in prosocial…

With Day of Giving pledges and previous Fall gifts, the university generated more than $345,000 for essential needs and programs.

This unique animal cognition research is serving as a vital learning tool for students at Florida Tech and beyond.

A lifelong singer-songwriter, Sara Torabi ’14, ’17 M.S., now works in sync licensing at Downtown Music Publishing in New York City.

Research by Aknins, L. B., Hamlin, J. K., Dunn, E. W. (2012). Written by Shannon Cantalupo, M.S Have you ever told a child to share their toys? How does sharing affect a child’s emotions? Often, we adults feel better after engaging in a behavior beneficial to others. Do children feel similarly? Psychologists examined whether children emotionally benefit from sharing with…

Jonathan Bergeron ’97 was named chief operating officer and dive safety officer at the Coral Restoration Foundation in Key Largo, Florida

The annual, 24-hour event raises funds to support Florida Tech’s greatest needs, including financial aid, research and student activities.

The Panthers' home court is sporting a sleek new design that is also a symbol of Florida Tech's extensive history with space travel.

With the backing of a state grant, the university is exploring a new option for lagoon water quality improvements.

Research by Park, Taehwan, Ju, Ilwoo, Ohs, Jennifer, & Hinsley, Amber (2020) Written by Robin N. Fatovic B.S. When you see someone else experiencing a tragedy, have you ever thought “that would never happen to me”? Optimistic bias occurs when people think that their level of risk is lower than others.’ Researchers, through an online survey, studied the impact of…