Christena Callahan

Huntley Lawrence ’85 leads one of the busiest airport systems in the world—with revenues of $2.4 billion and a staff of nearly 1,600 aviation professionals. As director of aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, he oversees operations at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International, Teterboro and Stewart International airports, which in combination served…

A renewed spirit of interstellar discovery is taking shape on the Space Coast—a growing energy toward commercial space innovation and entrepreneurialism that is being fueled in part by the work of Scott Henderson ’88 M.S., orbital launch director for Blue Origin. The private company is developing reusable rocket engines and launch vehicles that will dramatically lower the cost of access to space to…

In late September, Hurricane Maria hammered Puerto Rico at nearly Category 5 strength. With maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, it was the most powerful storm to strike the island since 1932. For more than 30 hours, the gales lashed the island—snapping trees, toppling buildings and destroying already battered and delicate infrastructure. It plowed ashore near the southeastern town of…

Foreword As the primary selected writer, I wish to acknowledge the tremendous collaborative effort, and contributions made from every living faculty and staff member who could be contacted. Without this team effort, this article could never have been written. In alphabetical order, they are: Don Barthelmess, Ph.D., who coordinated all graduate inputs; Dudley Crosson, Ph.D., who provided the information discussing…

By Stephanie Bacon The true measure of a university’s greatness can be found in the achievements of its alumni. Florida Institute of Technology has established a worldwide reputation for developing leaders and innovators across diverse fields, from academia to private industry to government. In that stratum of “the best of the best,” FIT alumni have gained their unique distinction through…

During the height of the Space Race, as the U.S. invested heavily in science and engineering education and innovation to help us reach the moon, there was a parallel initiative focused on exploring the Earth’s seas. In 1966, Congress enacted the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act, focusing unprecedented attention on the nation’s coasts and oceans. The Commission on Marine…

Pictured from left: Carly Rohrig, Paul Bladow, Barbara Kerschner For the past three years, Florida Tech alumni have earned the distinction of being selected as Lockheed Martin’s Employee of the Year for the Eastern Range. The honor is bestowed in the fall to employees who have “displayed ownership and accountability in work assignments, helped transform the Eastern Range site into a more desirable…

“One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.” This simple statement is the motto of Teach for America, a national teaching corps of recent college graduates who commit two years to teach and to effect change in under-resourced urban and rural public schools. Arsema Assefa ’15 jumped at the chance to make such a difference. “I joined…

Cultural charisma runs deep at university recognized for its international depth. “I love the diversity!” You hear it all the time in response to questions like ‘What makes Florida Tech unique?’ or ‘What’s your favorite thing about the campus community?’ People are constantly surprised, and then delighted, by the cultural diversity of Florida Tech’s student body. [pullquote] “During recent Orientation…

Hero for Conservation Jody Palmer ’07 is director of conservation at Brevard Zoo. Focused on conservation awareness and education, she also volunteers her time on the Florida Tech Alumni Association board of directors. “All my life, I wanted to live in sunny Florida. Somewhere that I could see manatees often and spend time on a beach. I mean … is that too much to ask…