Academics & Research

Florida Tech researchers found that 16 vendors failed to implement security measures in their devices, thus enabling potential attacks.

The university has risen 26 spots since last year's college rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

A recent study focuses on a new process for converting human waste from home septic systems into phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Students across various majors took “one giant leap” closer to their dreams of working in the space industry during their summer internships.

Florida Tech is ranked among the nation's best universities for the 12th consecutive year in the respected annual ranking.

Burrow, Anthony L., & Rainone, Nicolette (2017). How many likes did I get?: Purpose moderates links between positive social media feedback and self-esteem. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 69, 232–236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2016.09.005 Written by Robin N. Fatovic M.S. How do you feel when you get a “like” on social media? Human development researchers studied the impact of Facebook “likes” on self-esteem.…

As reefs face threats from climate change, Florida Tech is exploring 3D printing to potentially help sustain this critical ocean resource.

Researchers found that the Amazon's unique biodiversity is highly vulnerable to changes in forest management and policy enforcement.

Research by Matsubayashi, Tetsuya; Sawada, Yasuyuki; & Ueda,Michiko (2014). Does the installation of blue lights on train platforms SHIFT suicide to ANOTHER station?: Evidence from Japan. Journal of Affective Disorders,169, 57–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2014.07.036 Written by Robin N. Fatovic M.S. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. What can societies do to help? Researchers reviewed data from 71 train stations in Japan between…

Research by Bender, Jasmine; O’Connor, Alison M.; & Evans, Angela D. (2018). Mirror, mirror on the wall: Increasing young children’s honesty through inducing self-awareness. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology,167, 414–422 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2017.12.001 Written by Robin N. Fatovic M.S. To instill honesty, parents tell children, “Don’t lie.” “Be Honest.” “Promise to tell the truth. ”Since promising doesn’t seem to work for very…