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January 11, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 01
In this Issue: Digital Showcase, accreditation, Northrop Grumman donation, Aviation award, Botanical Garden, flag presentation
January 26, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 02
In this Issue: FSRI federal grant for space research, Jean Grunke named January Most Valuable Panther, Resident Director Nakul Saran receives Cubby Award, Uncommon Threads: Connoisseurship and Antique Textiles cultural arts event, Professor Thomas Belanger earns grant for septic tank studies, WFIT receives cultural alliance grant, WFIT changes format, Julius Montgomery recieves award during Black History Month
February 8, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 03
In this Issue: maritime security courses, distinguished visiting research professors , Elderlearning, open enrollment, College of Business research on Ron Jon Surf Shop, transitions
February 22, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 04
In this Issue: Sporting Affair, Training and Research Center at airport, Cookie Young Most Valuable Panther, Security Officer David Touma commended, Baseball Alumni Day, funding increases Alzheimer's care technology
March 8, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 05
In this Issue: Marc Baarmand earns physics research grant, ROTC in homecoming parade, National Science Foundation funds statistics tutorial, Dean Thomas Waite speaks at Canaveral Council of Technical Societies Engineers Week Banquet, distinguished alumni honored, Indian River Lagoon Symposium, transitions, Students in Free Enterprise
March 22, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 06
In this Issue: WFIT first in state with emergency alert, Melbourne meeting to address oil addiction, John Windsor March Most Valuable Panther, years of service celebrated, Keuper Cup Regatta, Student Design Showcase, Relay for Life, high school students compete in InSTEP Ocean Science Bowl
April 5, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 07
In this Issue: College of Business hosts ethics conference, Sporting Affair, faculty promotions, volunteers clean up campus and Botanical Garden, French Film Festival, transitions
April 19, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 08
In this Issue: Relay for Life, Melissa Sherwood April Most Valuable Panther, digital age lecture kicks off Faculty Summer Institute, faculty and staff earn development grants, ROTC military ball, Marge Richardson Supervisor of the Year, renewable energy to power Earth Day concert, transitions
May 3, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 09
In this Issue: Harris CEO Howard Lance to speak at commencement, faculty recognized at Spring Honors Convocation, John Trefry's grant renews research on Alaskan oil exploration, sophomore Alp Ozanda wins amphitheater naming contest, DART analysis equipment installed, WFIT fund drive exceeds expectations
June 7, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 10
In this Issue: William McLamb receives grant for pit viper research, Betty Rizzo May Most Valuable Panther, new trustee is Northrop Grumman executive, Food Service Director Tom Stewart receives Revay Award, Speakers Bureau, Student Coordinator Cheryl Mitravich receives Cubby Award, transitions
July 19, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 11
In this Issue: Ed Brady June Most Valuable Panther, Holzer Health Center offers employee health care, chefs place in international competition, new music curriculum launched, psychologist and alumnae receive educator award, WFIT receives state grant, David Touma is Revay Award nominee
August 9, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 12
In this Issue: Al Thomas is new F.I.T. Aviation director, Gary Hamme is new vice provost for enrollment management, Dawn Lacey July Most Valuable Panther, first student-built rocket launched from CCAFS, College of Business Mini-EMBA, new degree in international business, History of World Textiles is first textile course
September 6, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 13
In this Issue: Indian River Lagoon research grant, Space Act Agreement signed with Kennedy Space Center, Ilona Mueller August Most Valuable Panther, U.S. News and Washington Monthly rank Florida Tech, Babcock Street frontage improvements, transitions, student orientation
September 20, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 14
In this Issue: Jean-Paul Pinelli earns grant for hurricane damage research, Florida Tech and Brevard County United Way campaigns kick off, Karen Chambliss September Most Valuable Panther, Terry Oswalt visits NASA Infrared Telescope Facility, Homecoming Golf Tournament , Speakers Bureau, donation starts environmental fellowship fund
October 4, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 15
In this Issue: Mark Bush earns two major environmental research grants, President's Picnic set for Oct. 28, celebrate new fall homecoming Oct. 12-14, new newsroom Web site launched, faculty member to model sea climatology under NASA grant, Galaxy Society hosts event
October 18, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 16
In this Issue: Florida Tech selected as Apple iTunes U institution, October's Most Valuable Panther named: Kristie Kwong, plenty planned for President's Picnic, achievers and advocates honored at Homecoming 2006, transitions (who's new, promotions, transfers), chemical engineers earn grants for new projects
November 1, 2006: Volume 8 Issue 17
In this Issue: Florida Tech joins in university partnership to expand space research, alternative fuel project draws state commissioner, scientist receives grant to study horseshoe crabs, George M. Skurla Award presented to aeronautics alumnus, Funk textiles gallery opens with colors of India, president awards faculty and staff for university excellence
November 15, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 18
In this Issue: scholarships available to Palm Bay High graduates, generous gift allows Florida Tech to build textiles museum, lightning research sparks $420,000 grant, flight team places second overall in regional competition, first in landing, Florida Tech earns two grants for hurricane model work, Marty Cummings is November Most Valuable Panther, Florida Tech students place third in regional programming competition
November 29, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 19
In this Issue: Florida Tech and Valencia Community College sign agreement, professor receives sensing technology and robotics grant, campus United Way contributions surpass goal, chefs at Evans Dining prepare holiday lunch, grant helps professor in new approach to assess water contamination, transitions: promotions and who's new
December 13, 2006: Volume 7 Issue 20
In this Issue: Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield to speak at commencement, campus community donations offer hope for the holidays, new course reveals how native North Americans assembled textiles, Chopper Dropper tickets make great gifts, professor earns grant for rocketry project, Leslie Savoie is December's Most Valuable Panther, contract supports Sebastian Inlet habitat protection, free business software classes offered
January 17, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 01
In this Issue: Florida Tech presents Uncommon Threads Feb. 1-2, real estate investor is new trustee, grant funds curriculum in ethics, values and technology, Florida Tech teams with Brevard Zoo to offer public science chats, Jackie Saunders is January Most Valuable Panther, professional development program in applied behavior analysis begins, Florida Tech University College, chamber offer leadership training
January 31, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 2
In this Issue: NASA awards Florida Tech researcher $110,000 grant, Botanical Fest! brings vendors from across the state, new women's volleyball coach hired, International Festival, jazz coming to the Panthereum, WFIT 89.5FM receives BCA grant, employee transitions
February 14, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 3
In this Issue: 4th Annual Digital Showcase highlights technology and art, College of Aeronautics dean named, Florida Tech celebrates national Engineers Week, Florida Tech media coverage increases, Antionet Mortara is the February Most Valuable Panther, Board of Trustees officers elected, Nikki Hoier works underwater, engineers receive donations from Northrop Grumman, 5K run is open to the community, President Catanese talks about the Annual Florida Tech Donor Reception
February 28, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 4
In this Issue: Florida Tech Earns Funding for Space Weather Modeling, Focus on Smart Growth, Sustainability at International Forum, Chopper Dropper Tickets Available, More Pizes This Year, Florida Tech Electric Car Wins for Best Design, High Schools Join Business Ethics Competition, Florida Tech Student Team to Take NASA Microgravity Flight
March 14, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 5
In this Issue: French Film Festival begins April 11, Florida Tech earns gold and silver ADDY Awards, campus cleanup set March 24, engineering students earn Boeing scholarships, more than 3,000 view university Web site every day, Sporting Affair and Chopper Dropper chance to win March 16, From the President's Desk: new College of Aeronautics dean
March 28, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 6
In this Issue: Florida Tech students to display array of technical projects, community supports annual Sporting Affair and Chopper Dropper fundraiser, faculty promotions announced, years of service celebrated, Panther rowing wins gold in separate regattas at Canal 54, From the President's Desk: President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
April 11, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 7
In this Issue: National Science Foundation funds undergraduate research proposal, Governor Charlie Crist Visits Florida Tech, Sporting Affair brings in $201,000 for athletics, staff lends authentic artifacts to display at library, lecture looks at prehistoric Native American textiles, staff and students enhance environment for women at Florida Tech, From the President's Desk: Student Design Showcase
April 30, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 8
In this Issue: Special Issue: Golden Anniversary Campaign for Florida Tech, capital campagn strategic goals, trustees demonstrate support to Golden Anniversary Campaign, Florida Tech's new annuity program initiated by Trustee Emerita, bequest giving is one way to support Florida Tech campaign, campaign's silent phase nets gifts for aeronautics, astronomy, scholarships, textile arts, From the President's Desk: Golden Anniversary Campaign
June 6, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 9
In this Issue: Arbitron reports WFIT listeners increase, Taylor selected new head of the Humanities and Communication Department, Catanese named president of Sunshine State Conference, alumnus establishes scholarship in name of chemistry faculty member, three earn Faculty Excellence Awards for outstanding performance, Florida Tech to host Capstone Classic Golf Tournament, From the President's Desk: 2007 NCAA Division II National Women's Golf Champion
July 25, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 10
In this Issue: Faculty earn grants, new residence halls under construction, staff members win public relations awards, students select Richardson for Supervisor of the Year again, industrial security program passes DoD review, Student Health Center open to employees, June and July MVPs
August 29, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 11
In this Issue: Florida Tech ranks as one of nation's elite, NASA Space Research Consortium awards grants, College of Business dean named, Hydrogen car visits Florida Tech, Human Resources announces insurance change, staying alert enhances safety, Donn Miller-Kermani is August MVP, teams form for Brevard Heart Walk, From the President's Desk: celebrating Golden Anniversary
September 12, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 12
In this Issue: Florida Tech to host Autism Conference, present noted speakers, contract supports long-awaited reef monitoring, professor joins in hands-on Universe Educational Program, WFIT 89.5FM adds in-depth news program, annual giving goal set, From the President's Desk: university rankings and accomplishments
September 26, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 13
In this Issue: Earth's future revealed in Nature article by Florida Tech's Oswalt, others, Panther Club hosts athletic kick-off luncheon, alternative fuel vehicles to arrive at Florida Tech, ministry schedules spring ski trip to Canada, Health Expo and free screenings offered Oct. 24, flu shots will be available soon, Joyce Tsairis is September's Most Valuable Panther, From the President's Desk: autism conference
October 10, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 14
In this Issue: Florida Tech to break ground for new aviation center, homecoming set for Oct. 18-20, NSF grant initiates new research and education program, Food Services wins bronze at international conference, researcher awarded scholarship for exemplary work, Jani McCray is the October MVP, Florida Tech to host regional flight competition, needs volunteers, From the President's Desk: arrival of state's largest research telescope planned
October 31, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 15
In this Issue: President's Picnic set for Saturday, Nov. 3, breaking ground for new avaiation center, federal grant funds climate change research, United Way campaign goal set, Florida Tech walks for healthy hearts, $1.35 million grant establishes Florida Tech Women's Business Center, Janet Woodyard is Most Valuable Panther Emerita, homecoming parade photo, From the President' Desk: invitation to the President's Picnic
November 30, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 16
In this Issue: Panther Battalion is #1 in Sixth Brigade, alumnus earns award for 50th Anniversary Campaign video, state's largest research telescope at Florida Tech, Florida Tech to host conference on national preparedness, November MVP, President's Award for University Excellence, Florida Tech visits Hong Kong, From the President's Desk: delegation to China
December 21, 2007: Volume 8 Issue 17
In this Issue: United Way contributions surpass goal, faculty funded for lagoon salinity study, Florida Tech participates in Palm Bay holiday parade, students raise $1,132 for adopted school, free autism-related workshops offered to community, Northrop Grumman supports Florida Tech scholarships, Womens' Business Center opening celebrated, register now for spring textiles course, From the President's Desk: freshman survey
January 31, 2008 : Volume 9 Issue 1
In this Issue: Harris Corp., Community Foundation of Brevard announce $5 million grant to Florida Tech, AAA Florida Tour Book adds Botanical Garden, Project Clean Sweep: eliminate old logos, faculty exhibit technology projects, Cheryl Brown is the January MVP, major offering of online degrees launched, From the President's Desk
February 13, 2008: Volume 9 Issue 2
In this Issue: Florida legislature grants $415,000 to Florida Tech for collaborative biofuels research, free International Festival, jazz, coming to Panthereum for anniversary celebration, haute couture and shocking Schiaparelli at Florida Tech, President Catanese and distinguished alumnus speak at commencement, put an end to Florida Tech's logo identity crisis, Elaine Taylor is the February MVP, event to increase awareness of the fight against breast cancer, From the President's Desk: three major events and an exciting week celebrating engineering
February 29, 2008: Volume 9 Issue 3
In this Issue: Women's Business Center brings business expo to Clemente Center, astronaut, Florida Tech alumna on campus Feb. 29, world's first 24-hour campus karting grand prix seeks teams, sponsors, two trustees named at winter meeting, Botanical Fest Plant and Garden Sale set for March 1, Keep Brevard Beautiful co-sponsors Campus Cleanup, Florida Tech researcher earns grant to help predict the state of inlets, From the President's Desk: Chopper and 16th Annual Sporting Affair
April 2, 2008: Volume 9 Issue 4
In this Issue: Stackpoole named new senior vice president for advancement, autism treatment center groundbreaking April 7, students showcase design and research projects, it's spring French film festival time again, ElderLearning tours Botanical Garden, March MVP is Larry Buist in the College of Engineering Labs, Clean Sweep initiative under way, From the President's Desk: groundbreakings
April 23, 2008: Volume 9 Issue 5
In this Issue: 16th Annual Sporting Affair a huge success, entrepreneur-philanthropist to speak at commencement, groundbreaking set for textile arts center, faculty and staff news, campus calendar, Office for Advancement wins awards for creative advertising, get your work published in the premier issue of Kaleidoscope, employees rewarded for finding old logos, April Most Valuable Panther is Laura Metz, university celebrates national Women's History Month, From the President's Desk: groundbreakings
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Spring 2004: Volume 5 Issue 1
In this Issue: I/O Psychology: Faking the Fakers, Infiltrating the C.I.A.: Security is the code word at the Center for Information Assurance, Student Makes Surprising Discovery: Research on Fish Eyes Shows Continuous Development -- In Reverse, Much Ado About a Little Matter: particle physicist contemplates the largest questions of the universe, SOAR: Space, Ocean, Aeronautics and Research by T. Dwayne McCay, Grants and Contracts
Winter 2005: Volume 5 Issue 2
In this Issue: John Deaton Designs for Peace: behavoiral training for troops in Iraq, Paving the Way for Pioneers: Ming Zhang's Cosmic Radiation Research Takes First Step in Missions to Mars and Moon Base, Powering the Future: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research Center Seeks Answers to America's Energy Questions, Water World: Fishing for Answers on the Indian River Lagoon, Message from the Vice Provost for Research: Robert L. Sullivan, Grants and Contracts
Spring 2005: Volume 6 Issue 1
In this Issue: Inhibiting Arterial Plaque Growth, Tsunami: George Maul's Vision of Hope, Navigating the Winds of Change: historic hurricane season of 2004, The Highwaymen of Civil Engineering: research strives to improve usability of asphalt millings, Message from the Dean of College of Science: Gordon L. Nelson, Grants and Contracts
Winter 2006: Volume 6 Issue 2
In this Issue: Splash Heard 'Round the World: Reef Balls combat beach erosion, Understanding Autism: Researchers Seek to Enhance Quality of Life for Children Living with a Complex Condition, Hurricanes Help Tarpon Population, Climate Change: 50 Years and Counting, Marine Biologist Ralph Turingan is Fulbright Faculty Scholar, Message from Vice Provost for Research: Terry D. Oswalt, Grants and Contracts
Spring 2006: Volume 7 Issue 1
In this Issue: Ships' Ballast Water Threatens Environment, Florida Tech Chemist Explores Iron's Potential, Engineering Students Dive into Water Projects, Pocket-Sized Solution Brings Big Caregiver Support, Message from the Dean of the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts: mary Beth Kenkel, Grants and Contracts
Fall 2006: Volume 7 Issue 2
In this Issue: New DART is on Target: analysis in research and forensics, No Culture Clash in Longtime Collaboration: business and engineering, Military Pilot Research Could Save Lives: Pulling G's Degrades Flying Performance Longer than Expected, Developing the Next Generation of Robotics, Message from College of Engineering Dean Thomas D. Waite, Grants and Contracts
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