Ep. 21 - How Florida Poly is Building a Culture of Innovation in Lakeland

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Synapse Podcast! In this episode, we welcome Dr. Randy K. Avent, President of Florida Polytechnic University, as our guest. Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of building a dedicated engineering and STEM university in Florida and its significance in Florida's innovation community. Dr. Avent shares invaluable insights on fostering an engineering culture centered around problem-solving, encapsulated in the mantra of "Think and do." We explore the importance of faculty staying at the forefront of their fields and the unique benefits and challenges of being a young university. Plus, Dr. Avent shares his thoughts on how academia can serve as a springboard for innovation in the business world and why Lakeland is the perfect backdrop for this kind of collaboration. Don't miss this insightful episode! #InnovationLivesHere

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