Baseball helping Bluffton heal Mar 7, 2008
" For many Major League players, the news of that accident hit close to home, long bus rides in the Minors and college not far from their memories. "It was devastating," said Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield of hearing news of the crash a year ago. Wakefield, who started Thursday's game, went to Florida Institute of Technology before being drafted by the Pirates in 1988, and he spent parts of seven seasons in the Minors. "Hearing that kind of news, remembering back to my college days and taking... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Always Learning: Barbershop singing still alive in Brevard Feb 27, 2008
30-day news archives. " I responded, "Well, yes, but I didn't think all these guys can fit in my shower. (Florida Today)
A pitcher and a pilot touched the heavens of each other's world Feb 26, 2008
"When I went to college [Florida Institute of Technology], I wanted to get my pilot's license, but my scholarship wouldn't cover the flight hours. It was like 50 dollars an hour for 60 hours.". But even then, Wakefield never imagined this moment, hurtling down a runway in the Southern California desert at 140 knots, then 280 knots, 300 knots, afterburners ignited, full military power until they reached the end of the runway and the pilot, Navy Lt. Frank Weisser, whose handle is "Walleye," pulled... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Garden getaway at Melbourne's Florida Tech Feb 23, 2008
30-day news archives. "Before visitors even enter the garden path, they can see a big patch of bromeliads behind the library. They include pineapples, grown from the tops of fruits that were eaten in the dining hall.The gorgeous coral and white flowers of crown of thorns plants brighten the entrance to the shady wetlands, where Sanders points out what looks like a huge green UFO parked in a tree."We have quite a few specimens of Staghorn fern that have been donated by people," she says.The core... (Florida Today)
Blue selected to join board Jan 31, 2008
He holds a business degree from Mississippi State University and a master s degree in business from the Florida Institute of Technology. He represented House District 23 as a Republican 1991-1995. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Could Bush Chips Be Profitably Used For Electricity Generation In Namibia? Jan 29, 2008
9, 2004) The new century may bring hundreds or even thousands of plant and animal extinctions to the Andes Mountains of Peru according to new research by Florida Institute of Technology Paleo-Ecologist Mark. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Do cosmic rays cause lightning? Jan 25, 2008
Joseph Dwyer, a professor of physics and space sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology, has been wondering the same thing. Your question lies at the core of one of science's great mysteries: What causes lightning. (Scientific American)
Giuliani's Florida Gamble Jan 13, 2008
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani speaks to supporters at the Florida Institute of Technology aviation facility in Melbourne, Fla. Jan. 9, 2008. (CBS News)
Giuliani In The Driver's Seat Jan 11, 2008
Republican presidential hopeful and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks to a group of supporters at the Florida Institute of Technology aviation facility in Melbourne, Fla. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. (CBS News)
Edelmann Named Men's Tennis Coach Jan 9, 2008
Richard also held the Director of Tennis position at the Florida Institute of Technology. A life member of the United States Tennis Association, Edelmann will maintain his position as Director of Tennis at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Conserving Cuba, after the embargo Dec 25, 2007
Its relatively large underwater coastal shelves are crucial for numerous marine species, including some whose larvae can be carried by currents into waters of the United States, said Ken Lindeman, a marine biologist at Florida Institute of Technology. Lindeman, who did not attend the conference but who has spent many years studying Cuba's marine ecology, said in an interview that some of these creatures were important commercial and recreational species like the spiny lobster, grouper or... (International Herald Tribune)
Major earns Master Logistician honors Dec 14, 2007
He also earned a master of science degree in logistics management from the Florida Institute of Technology in August 2004. His military training includes the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, and Quartermaster Officer Basic Course. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Red tide blamed for sea-turtle kills Dec 12, 2007
"FIT" Florida Institute of Technology is sitting right here in Melbourne. Can no one from that highly specialized school help provide some answers. (Florida Today)
East Coast readies for tsunamis Dec 10, 2007
George Maul, an oceanographer and tsunami expert at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, said Florida is far less susceptible to tsunamis than most coastal areas. But it's not invulnerable. (Florida Times-Union)
New Palm Coast councilman hopes to help all of Flagler Dec 4, 2007
As a certified environmental professional with degrees in advanced environmental science and planning from the Florida Institute of Technology, Meeker is a conservationist at heart who loves the outdoors. He's also a military brat who grew up in the farming town of Middleton, Wis. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ride along with U.S. military quick reaction force saving lives in Iraq Nov 19, 2007
A graduate of Florida Institute of Technology, Owen joined out of a "sense of pride in my country and for the nation.". Movies are the most popular form of entertainment in Iraq and it's not uncommon to pick up "hajji" versions pirated copies of the absolute latest releases. (WorldNetDaily)
Suicide Bomber? Running For Exit May Be The Worst Thing To Do Nov 15, 2007
14, 2007) Recent research by Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani, a Florida Institute of Technology doctoral student and Fulbright Scholar, indicates that various crowd formations exacerbate or minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of a pedestrian suicide bomb attack. See also. (Science Daily)
Fire, ice, and invasion Nov 15, 2007
In Amazonian exploitation revisited: ecological asymmetry and the policy pendulum, Mark Bush (Florida Institute of Technology) and Miles Silman (Wake Forest University) discuss this debate. Bush and Silman present paleodata from fossil pollen and charcoal in soil cores that support both perspectives. (EurekAlert!)
Researcher models effects of suicide bombing: results of crowd configurations Nov 14, 2007
MELBOURNE, FLA.Recent research by Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani, a Florida Institute of Technology doctoral student and Fulbright Scholar, indicates that various crowd formations exacerbate or minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of a pedestrian suicide bomb attack. His work was conducted through virtual simulation. (EurekAlert!)
Guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer prevents damage to surrounding organs Oct 29, 2007
D., MIMA Cancer Center and OHSU Cancer Institute; Laura Feja, MIMA Cancer Center and Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fla. Nanialei M. Golden, M.D., MIMA Cancer Center; and Chad A. Levitt, M.D., MIMA Cancer Center. (EurekAlert!)
Complex mission lies ahead, but shuttle crew ready Oct 22, 2007
Earned a master's degree in engineering management from the Florida Institute of Technology. This is his first trip to space. (Houston Chronicle)
UCI ending lucrative transfer agreement Oct 16, 2007
"Capella has "numerous" credit-transfer programs, mostly with community colleges, Walsh said, but he declined to disclose how many involve per-student payments. UCI Extension has credit-transfer agreements with three other institutions: Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences in Claremont, and two online programs offered by the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and the Florida Institute of Technology. Capella is the only school that pays UCI."Because it is for-profit, I felt that... (Los Angeles Times)
Melroy second woman commander of space flight Oct 13, 2007
Zamka graduated from Air Force Test Pilot School in 1994 and in 1997 earned his Masters in Engineering Management at Florida Institute of Technology. Zamka was working as an aircraft maintenance officer in Japan in 1998 when he was selected by NASA for the astronaut program. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Online tour seeks to draw national spotlight on technology corridor Oct 11, 2007
The partnership involves more than 20 local and regional economic development organizations and 14 community colleges, and is co-chaired by the presidents of UCF, USF and UF. The Council includes the presidents of two of the community colleges, the president of Florida Institute of Technology and representatives of high-tech industry. Related Industry News. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Bathtub Beach erosion defies easy fix Oct 7, 2007
The reef off the beach complicates matters, said Lee Harris, who grew up in Stuart and is an associate professor of ocean and coastal engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. Typically, the reef buffers the shore from rough surf, Harris said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Happy birthday Sep 19, 2007
And today people can hardly imagine using computer chat programs that don't translate keystrokes into colorful graphics, said Ryan Stansifer, a computer science professor at the Florida Institute of Technology ... Florida Institute of Technology. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Digital 'Smiley Face' Turns 25 Sep 18, 2007
And today people can hardly imagine using computer chat programs that don't translate keystrokes into colorful graphics, said Ryan Stansifer, a computer science professor at the Florida Institute of Technology. Digital 'Smiley Face' Turns 25 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Block those obnoxious ads; An apology to Blix; Pursuing Al Qaeda; Paying for the right policies; The oldest blogger? Sep 17, 2007
Block those obnoxious ads; An apology to Blix; Pursuing Al Qaeda; Paying for the right policies; The oldest blogger. - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Storm damage expert opens Science Cafes talks Sep 13, 2007
VIERA The Brevard Zoos Science Cafes are coming back to the Pizza Gallery at The Avenue Viera and they start at 6 p.m. today with a bang: The appearance of Florida Institute of Technology engineering professor and storm damage expert Jean-Paul Pinelli. Pinelli, the founder and director of the Wind and Hurricane Impact Laboratory (WHIRL), has studied the effect of wind on signs and structures for years. (Florida Today)
High school prank began era of computer virus Sep 1, 2007
Compared with the early threats, "the underlying technology is very similar (but) the things viruses can do once they get hold of the computer has changed dramatically," said Richard Ford, a computer science professor at the Florida Institute of Technology. Later viruses spread through instant-messaging and file-sharing software, while others circulated faster than ever by exploiting flaws in Windows networking functions. (USA Today)
New LEAD Commander Named Aug 17, 2007
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from George Washington University and is a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology where he received a master s degree in logistics management. As Letterkenny s 45th commanding officer, Col. Shapiro has served in a variety of staff positions both in CONUS and overseas. (Fulton County News, PA)
National Action Plan For 21st Century Science, Technology, Engineering And Math Education Aug 15, 2007
(Credit: InSTEP Program, Florida Institute of Technology). This national action plan lays out strategies to better enable and encourage stakeholders from local, state and federal governments, as well as nongovernmental STEM education stakeholder groups, to collaborate. (Science Daily)
Chariho Rotary Club awards scholarships Aug 15, 2007
Simmons will attend The Florida Institute of Technology to study marine biology and aquaculture. Three other Chariho Students, William J. Anderson, Josh Fallon and McKenzie Fenton, were recipients of the Brad Friel Memorial Scholarship, which is a 1,000 renewable scholarship. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Marco briefs Aug 10, 2007
Kindred named to FIT Dean's List The Florida Institute of Technology announced that Jack Kindred has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2007 semester. A junior and chemical engineering major, he is the son of Colette Koetting and the stepson of Gene Koetting, Marco Island. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Forward Motion: Its principles that count Jul 29, 2007
She received her master s degree and doctorate from Florida Institute of Technology, a science and engineering institute. She received her doctorate in 1983 in cell and molecular biology and was hired on as a faculty member of Florida Institute of Technology. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ronell Worrell and LaTonya Hill Jul 24, 2007
LaTonya will graduate and receive a Masters Degree in Logistics Management from Florida Institute of Technology in August 2007. Ronell is a graduate of the Alliance Tractor Trailer School and is currently employed with the Food Lion Distribution Center in Disputanta, Va. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
School Notes Jul 21, 2007
Alina Higham of Huntersville has been named to the dean s list at Florida Institute of Technology. Higham is a senior majoring in chemical engineering. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Computer Viruses Are 25 Years Old Jul 18, 2007
In a commentary published online this week in Science, Spafford and computer scientist Richard Ford of the Florida Institute of Technology warn that the problem will widen in scope as cell phones and other household electronics become increasingly sophisticated and connected (think iPhone). Proof-of-concept viruses could in principle hop between cell phones via the Bluetooth wireless standard. (Scientific American)
Ten Crews Qualify for 2007 Under 23 World Championships Team Jul 14, 2007
Florida Institute of Technology Matt Carey, West Simsbury, Conn. GMS Rowing Center Richard Klein, Westport, Conn. (Clemsontigers.com)
New site for moms, by moms Jun 25, 2007
An accomplished journalist and author of travel books, Annette has also taught English at William and Mary, and Florida Institute of Technology. Working Mom with Zenaida Gonzalez. (Florida Today)
AuthenTec to add Brevard jobs Jun 19, 2007
"There is a lot of uncertainty about what is going to happen," said Roger Manley, a professor of management psychology at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. "It does help the region when there is strong hiring other than in the space industry. I wouldn't say it is a gold rush, but there is a solid demand for some high-tech jobs.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
High Schools' Finest: Softball Jun 11, 2007
REPORTED SIGNINGS: Jessica Ashworth, South Johnson, Pitt Community College; Sarah Bell, Jordan, Greensboro; Halea Boswell, Enloe, St. Andrews; Aly Burr, Wake Forest-Rolesville, N.C. State; Anna Carter, Person, Lees-McRae; Morgan Campen, Northern Durham, Florida Gulf Coast; Monica Champagne, Southern Nash, Peace; Amanda Cline, Southern Alamance, Campbell; Kristi Corbett, Smithfield-Selma, Mount Olive; Chelsea Gentry, Person, Ferrum; Lizzie Goldbach, Chapel Hill, Campbell; Ashley Guman, Cape Fear... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ready for liftoff Jun 8, 2007
Getting a look Also, NASA said Sturckow will fly the shuttle "in a procedure called the rendezvous pitch maneuver while Atlantis is 600 feet below the station to enable the ISS crew to photograph the shuttle's heat shield. After docking Atlantis, the commander also will be involved in photo documentation of spacewalks and other activities. Lee Archambault, the mission pilot, brings a lot of experience to the job, having logged more than 4,000 hours flying more than 30 aircraft. This will be his... (The Citizen - online, TX)
Study: Florida's technology transfer record improving May 30, 2007
Universities participating in the survey included Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Institute of Technology, , Florida State, Nova Southeastern, , UF, , University of North Florida, University of South Florida and University of West Florida. Related Industry stories. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
State's Millions Still Go To Private Colleges May 26, 2007
While at the same time, we're limited to charging a little over $3,000. " The state has more than doubled the money it pays in private college tuition grants, from $48 million in 1999 to $102 million in 2006. Nearly 32,500 students benefit statewide. The state pays the money to help meet the demand for undergraduate education. There's not enough money to send all Florida residents to public colleges, and advocates say that $3,000 is a fraction of what it costs to finance a student's education at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Piracy at it's best May 25, 2007
He began in his college days at the Florida Institute of Technology around drum circles in a jungle near Melbourne. started with a drum that was dropped down the stairs and I glued it back together, he said. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Two Viking rowers named CRCA All-Americans May 23, 2007
Martina Vlatkovic, Dowling College Rachel Purvis, Florida Institute of Technology Michele Handzel, Mercyhurst College Nicole Felluca, Nova Southeastern University Cheyenne Poskey, Nova Southeastern University Kim Lucy, Rollins College , Western Washington University , Western Washington University Leah Llach, UC San Diego Monica Switick, UC San Diego. WWU four and three-time All-Americans. (Wwuvikings.com)
Breakwaters sought for PBC beaches May 19, 2007
But breakwater projects also can have their drawbacks, said Lee Harris, a professor of ocean engineering at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. Waves and currents naturally move sand southward along the coast, constantly feeding and thinning beaches. (The Palm Beach Post)
Coral Reefs May Be More Resilient Than Expected May 17, 2007
(Credit: Image courtesy of Florida Institute of Technology) ... Van Woesik, a professor of biological sciences at Florida Institute of Technology, examined the recovery rates of reefs in Palau during three different periods following the 1998 bleaching -- in late 2001/early 2002, late 2002/early 2003, and late 2004/early 2005. (Science Daily)
Palau's coral reefs show differential habitat recovery following the 1998 bleaching event May 16, 2007
Van Woesik, a professor of biological sciences at Florida Institute of Technology, examined the recovery rates of reefs in Palau during three different periods following the 1998 bleaching in late 2001/early 2002, late 2002/early 2003, and late 2004/early 2005 ... "Theyre added to global effects of greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. The take-home message is that we can accelerate the recovery rate of coral reefs by adapting human behavior and reducing local pressure on... (EurekAlert!)
Palm Bay marks 20 years since Cruse's massacre Apr 24, 2007
Also killed were: Ruth Greene, 67, of Palm Bay; Lester Watson, 52, of Palm Bay; and Florida Institute of Technology students Emad Al-Tawakuly, 18, and Nabil Al-Hameli, 25. "I started to feel the horrible pain those other mothers are going through," Pat Grogan said. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Warming gives Earth Day new urgency Apr 22, 2007
Gordon Nelson, dean of the College of Science at Florida Institute of Technology, said it will happen when the right pieces come into place. "People will adopt ideas not just because they think they are green but because it also makes economic and social sense.". (Orlando Sentinel)
Muslim, gay communities bring focus on hate crimes Apr 20, 2007
The forum, scheduled for 2 p.m. on the Florida Institute of Technology campus, is the latest in several community-awareness events CAIR has hosted since a Muslim man was shot at in September 2006 after stepping outside a Melbourne mosque to use his cell phone. Five shots were fired, one barely missing the man's head. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Crew takes regatta by storm Apr 9, 2007
Despite failing to win either the Oliver T. Carr Bowl, which is awarded to the top men's squad, or the Howard W. Wilkins Bowl, which goes to the leading women's team, the Colonials' complete-squad effort helped to defeat the likes of Georgetown, Virginia, Cornell University, Clemson University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Navy, Saint Joseph's, University of Delaware, Gonzaga University, Marietta College, West Virginia University, Temple and Florida Institute of Technology. The... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Gonzaga Edged By Temple On Potomac River Apr 7, 2007
Florida Institute of Technology was third in 5:50. 10. (Gozags.com)
Lady Monarchs Fourth After First Round Mar 11, 2007
Florida Institute of Technology 324 12. South Dakota State 335. (Odusports.com)
Paper challenges 1491 Amazonian population theories Mar 7, 2007
This view has become fashionable among many archaeologists and anthropologists, and is challenged in a recent paper from Dr. Mark Bush of the Florida Institute of Technology. The findings of Bushs research may rekindle a debate has major implications for land use and policy-setting in the rain forest. (EurekAlert!)
Theories of ancient Amazon rainforest populations may be all wet Feb 26, 2007
In a just-released paper in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, a team led by Mark Bush of the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, reports on the implications of charcoal and pollen records at two lake regions in the eastern and western Amazon. "In particular, we ask 'Did human occupation result in widespread landscape modification at these two widely separated Amazonian sites?'," write the researchers. (USA Today -- Tech)
WEB EXTRA: iTunesU continues to expand class lecture podcasts Feb 22, 2007
Other colleges using the iTunes U technology include the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Pennsylvania State, Arizona State University and Florida Institute of Technology. Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
The State of Software Quality, Part 1 Feb 21, 2007
Cem Kaner, professor of software engineering at Florida Institute of Technology and director of Florida Tech's Center for Software Testing Education rch, added that there is no great incentive for ISVs to change this model. "The ultimate driver of much higher-quality software will be public accountability for bad software," Kaner said. (SearchCIO.com)
SAT time brings its own woe Feb 8, 2007
As for Agostini, the senior was accepted into every school she applied, including the Florida Institute of Technology where she plans to major in aviation management and train to become a pilot. Agostini, who also took a one day prep course at Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, thinks other students could benefit from MNHS's program. (News of Delaware County, PA)
Spacewalk sets new height for woman Feb 5, 2007
EDUCATION: Bachelor of science, U.S. Naval Academy; master's, Florida Institute of Technology. PROFESSIONAL: Selected by NASA in June 1998; serving as a flight engineer during six-month tour aboard the International Space Station that began in December. (FOX59, IN)
State college association seeks money Feb 1, 2007
Barry University, Beacon College, Bethune-Cookman College, Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College, Edward Waters College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Memorial University, Florida Southern College, International College, Jacksonville University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ringling School of Art and Design,... (The St. Augustine Record)
Melbourne girl advances in Key Biscayne Jan 21, 2007
Jacob Kolb of Melbourne won the Boys 10 round-robin at USTA Florida-sanctioned Florida Tech Rookie tennis tournament at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. Kolb beat Paul Gladstone of Port Orange 6-3, 6-4, Mark Mierloi of Port Orange 7-5, 6-2 and Blake Seeley of Port Orange 7-5, 6-4. (Florida Today)
Melbourne boy wins final in Vero Beach Jan 14, 2007
Five Space Coast players are entered in the USTA Florida-sanctioned Florida Tech Rookie tennis tournament this weekend at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne ... Jan. 13-14: at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
