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The F.W. Olin Engineering Complex is home to the geomaterials, robotics and magnetic levitation laboratories. The building also includes a 142-seat multimedia auditorium and 26 specialized research and teaching laboratories that support all undergraduate and graduate programs within the university's renowned College of Engineering and Science. The ground-floor lobby showcases several senior design projects from years past, and the second-floor student lounge—with private study rooms and vending machines—is open 24/7.
The F.W. Olin Physical Sciences building is home to the aerospace, physics and space sciences department. The building houses state-of-the-art instrumentation, such as the nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, gas electron multiplier detectors and an array of small and large telescopes. Many research projects are housed in this building, including the world’s largest Mars chamber and a muon detection system for the Large Hadron Collider. Olin Physical Sciences features a rooftop observatory—home to the Ortega 0.8-meter (32-in) telescope, the largest in Florida—as well as a geospace laboratory with a clean room for spacecraft instrumentation projects and a 3,500-square-foot high bay physics research hall for magnetic levitation launch systems and high-energy physics research.
The F.W. Olin Life Sciences building houses the High-Resolution Microscopy & Advanced Imaging Center—which offers microscopes ranging from electron-scanning to high-resolution—the Mars garden—where students and faculty are growing plants in simulated Martian soil and light—and facilities for genetic engineering, cellular and molecular biology, and marine biology. Undergraduate field research courses to the Amazon, the Gálápagos Islands and the Caribbean begin in this building. The two-story facility contains eight teaching laboratories and 12 research laboratories.
The new 61,000-square-foot Gordon L. Nelson Health Sciences building features over 20,000 square feet of classrooms and research laboratories, advanced teaching laboratories in human anatomy, augmented and virtual reality teaching tools and facilities for orthopedics, tissue studies and advanced computational simulations. The first floor welcomes visitors through an open, three-story atrium and features several community spaces, including an open-air courtyard and study lounge. State-of-the-art equipment housed in the building includes atomic force microscopes, virtual dissection tables, high-performance modeling and simulation software, a tissue fatigue testing machine, prosthetics and orthotics gait equipment and much more.
The L3Harris Center for Science and Engineering provides classrooms and laboratories. The center is home to the L3Harris Institute for Assured Information, a worldwide leader in cybersecurity and information assurance research and innovation. Made possible by a generous $5 million gift from Harris Corp., today L3Harris Technologies Inc., through the Community Foundation of Brevard, the center also houses science and engineering faculty offices.
Opened in 2015, the L3Harris Student Design Center is an 11,500-square-foot student project facility. Made possible by a $1 million gift from Harris Corp., today L3Harris Technologies Inc., the space includes a conference room for team planning and idea development, three project rooms and state-of-the-art equipment, such as 3D printers, soldering stations, virtual reality simulators, an electronics workbench, a poster printer, a spray booth, welding stations and a 2.5-ton overhead crane. The center is particularly buzzing in the spring, when soon-to-be grads are busy finalizing their senior design projects for the Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase, an annual event during which teams present their capstone projects and research posters.
Named for a distinguished engineer and industrialist, the Frederick C. Crawford building was Florida Tech's first million-dollar building and was designed to look like the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA-Kennedy Space Center. The top floor features an observation deck, known as the best place on campus to watch a rocket launch. Currently, Crawford Building is home to the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, the mathematical and systems engineering department and myriad administrative departments and classrooms. The large lawn in front of the building is known as Crawford Green and is another popular place for student activities. Here, WFIT hosts a monthly farmers market, the Florida Tech Alumni Association hosts Grad Bash events, student organizations promote and host any number of events and students host impromptu Frisbee games.
Rumor has it that George M. Skurla Hall—home to the College of Aeronautics—appropriately looks like a B-2 stealth bomber from the air. The two-story building includes faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories in air traffic control, advanced systems and computers, a flight simulator open to all students and a 125-seat auditorium.
Named for an ocean engineering pioneer and flight simulator inventor, the Edwin A. Link building is home to the department of ocean engineering and marine sciences, which encompasses programs such as oceanography, meteorology, marine biology, environmental science and ocean engineering. The roof of this building is outfitted with various weather and air-quality sensors that deliver data in real time to the meteorology lab for faculty and student analysis.
Evans Library is a high-tech hub for learning, innovation, discovery and digital scholarship. In addition to the scholarly periodicals, ebooks and databases the library owns, it also offers research instruction and workshops on a wide variety of subjects, including data management, giving presentations, avoiding plagiarism and more. The library has a touchscreen for students to reserve group study and presentation rooms that are equipped with multimedia stations with laptop connectors, projectors and large computer screens.
The Academic Quad is a tranquil brick courtyard surrounded by buildings that house labs, lecture classrooms, administrative offices—like the president’s office—and department storage facilities. The courtyard was designed by the founders of Florida Tech to look like the courtyards of MIT, their alma mater.
Jerome P. Keuper was the founder and first president of Florida Tech. Florida Tech started as an idea in Keuper’s mind when he was working as a physicist at Cape Canaveral (now NASA-Kennedy Space Center). As university lore would have it, Keuper expressed his desire to create a scientific and technological university to a friend over drinks at a local pub. Overhearing the conversation, a fellow patron pushed 37 cents across the bar and said, “There's your first donation, Jerry. Now, go and build that college.” So, Keuper did. And what started with 37 cents as a night school for the early “missilemen” of the U.S. space program is now a comprehensive national research university recognized worldwide for excellence in preparing students for careers of the future.
Home to Florida Tech's Bisk College of Business, this building houses classrooms, computer labs, student lounge areas, faculty offices and weVENTURE Women's Business Center.
Located at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, The Emil Buehler Center for Aviation Training and Research is home to Florida Tech's fleet of aircraft.
The Henry building houses the Student Success and Support Center, a hub of academic resources and services aimed at helping students discover their unique skills, develop to their fullest potential, and achieve academic, personal, and professional success. The center offers tutoring services, one-on-one assistance in self-management skills, study groups, testing and more academic resources.
The Scott Center for Autism Treatment is a 22,000-square-foot facility that specializes in working with children with autism and other related disorders by implementing empirically supported procedures based on the science of applied behavior analysis. In line with its threefold mission of service, training and research, The Scott Center provides high-quality clinical services, as well as intensive training and supervision for graduate students enrolled in Florida Tech’s applied behavior analysis doctoral and master's programs.
L3Harris Village consists of three five-story upperclassmen residences that include one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments with fully appointed kitchens, living rooms and private bathroom facilities. L3Harris Village residents have access to multipurpose rooms, which offer large format televisions, exercise equipment, table tennis, a kitchenette and comfortable amenities. A laundry facility with vending machines is available on the first floor of each building. Get an inside look at L3Harris Village: www.fit.edu/housing/housing-options/l3harris-village-apartments/
Named after the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster and each of the seven astronauts on board, Columbia Village is freshmen-only, apartment-style campus housing. Every apartment includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette and a living area and is equipped with a microwave, full-size refrigerator, couch, loveseat, and end table. Each resident gets a lockable cabinet in the kitchen. As you walk through the breezeway to enter Columbia Village, you'll see the laundry and vending areas, as well as office space and a multipurpose room available for student use. Get an inside look at Columbia Village: www.fit.edu/housing/housing-options/columbia-village-apartments/
The Residence Hall Quad comprises Evans, Campbell, Grissom and Wood halls and is one of the main housing areas on campus, with space open to freshmen and upperclassmen. Rooms are primarily double-occupancy with communal bathrooms, but they were originally built to house three students, so they are bigger compared to many others. The top floors of Evans Hall feature more housing with Jack-and-Jill-style bathrooms. Students often utilize the large green between the buildings for fun activities such as impromptu soccer and Frisbee games, as well as the occasional slip-and-slide and water balloon games. The Ethos Community Garden Club operates the community garden, an eco-friendly garden that does not use pesticides and is watered with rainwater. Get an inside look at each Residential Hall: www.fit.edu/housing/housing-options/
Panther Dining Hall is an all-you-can-eat-style cafeteria that features a variety of display cooking stations, including international cuisine, woodstone pizza, gourmet pasta, homestyle entrees with a carvery, full-service grill, deli and panini bar, expansive salad bar, fresh-baked desserts and a wide array of beverages. Our award-winning chefs are trained to work with food allergies and dietary restrictions upon request. Panther Grocery is a small market where students can order specific food from a full-service grill and deli and purchase standard cooking and cleaning supplies for their dorm rooms or apartments.
The Rathskeller Pizza and Grill—affectionately known on campus as “The Rat”—is on the ground floor of Evans Hall and is a great place for casual dining, with big-screen TVs, pool tables, music and a menu featuring made-to-order pizza, chicken wings, burgers, fries, fresh-baked cookies and vegan/vegetarian options. A small convenience store offers a variety of bottled beverages, snacks and grocery and convenience items. Delivery services are available on campus, as well.
The Homer R. Denius Student Center is the main hub of campus. The first floor includes the Career Services office, Panther Food Court—featuring Einstein Bros. Bagels, Cosmic Creamery and Firehouse Subs—and the campus bookstore, where you can purchase Florida Tech gear, school supplies, snacks and, of course, your books! The Student Life office is on the second floor.
One of few stand-alone collegiate esports buildings in the country, the Ruth Funk Esports Center is fully furnished and open to the entire Florida Tech community—from the competitive and casual gamers to the spectators and study-breakers. The Esports center is equipped with 36 gaming PCs plus consoles, lighting and TVs, and it features a competitive stage, spectator area, console room and community gaming room. Throughout the year, teams compete in collegiate and open leagues, seasons and tournaments, as well as travel to live events.
Panther Plaza, an open courtyard where student clubs and organizations often set up tables and pass out flyers recruiting new members and promoting philanthropies and student events. The plaza is also home to the Panthereum, our outdoor amphitheater that is often the venue for orientation events, student activities and community events.
The Homer R. Denius Student Center is the main hub of campus. The first floor includes the Career Services office, Panther Food Court—featuring Einstein Bros. Bagels, Cosmic Creamery and Firehouse Subs—and the campus bookstore, where you can purchase Florida Tech gear, school supplies, snacks and, of course, your books! The Student Life office is on the second floor.
The Homer R. Denius Student Center is the main hub of campus. The first floor includes the Career Services office, Panther Food Court—featuring Einstein Bros. Bagels, Cosmic Creamery and Firehouse Subs—and the campus bookstore, where you can purchase Florida Tech gear, school supplies, snacks and, of course, your books! The Student Life office is on the second floor.
Home to the Florida Tech Panthers, NCAA Division II members and competitors in the Sunshine State Conference, the 58,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Clemente Center includes a varsity gym, intramural gym, fitness center, aerobics room, multipurpose rooms, full-size basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, athletics offices and Center Court, a dining area including Twisted Bliss Smoothies and Starbucks. The fitness area features many options for strength training, cardiovascular conditioning and group fitness classes such as kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, Latin dance and more. Panther Aquatic Center is a 32,000-square-foot facility featuring competition and recreation pools. The competition pool includes nine 25-yard lanes with 1- and 3-meter diving boards. The depth ranges from 5.5 feet to 13 feet. The recreation pool varies in depth from 3 feet to 6 feet and includes three 25-yard lanes, stair entry and wading benches. Both pools are equipped with geothermal heating and cooling systems.
The Olin Sports Complex is home to four athletic fields and the Varsity Training Center (VTC). The VTC is home to the Panthers Sports Medicine and Performance Department. Located inside VTC is the official athletics weight room of the Florida Tech Panthers, which is utilized by all varsity sports teams. The athletic fields serve as practice and game fields for the Panther soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball teams.
The Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden—affectionately known as “The Jungle”—is a shady, 15-acre hammock featuring 200 species of palm trees and other tropical plant and wildlife. Located in the heart of campus, the Patterson Botanical Garden is a popular place to spend time between classes.
Home to our on-campus drama troupe, the College Players, Gleason Performing Arts Center is a multi-use theatre/auditorium for all varieties of professional and community productions, as well as large-scale meetings, lectures and videoconferencing. Equipped with flexible lighting, sound, a 1,100-square-foot stage, dressing rooms, a green room and a large lobby/display area, Gleason also acts as a concert hall for our music groups, such as jazz band, string orchestra and several vocal ensembles.
WFIT 89.5 FM, the university's on-campus radio station. Florida Tech launched the noncommercial, student-run educational radio station in April 1975. WFIT was interconnected with the public radio satellite system in 1993 and shortly thereafter became a professionally-run affiliate of National Public Radio. In January 2006, WFIT changed its daytime programming from smooth jazz to “Triple A” (Adult Album Alternative) radio. WFIT offers several internship opportunities, and its studios are available to students and the community.
L3Harris Commons is the first place many future Panthers go when visiting campus. The first floor is home to a hub of student services, that includes the office of financial aid, student accounts, the registrar, campus services and the offices of admissions—where future students begin their campus tour. The second and third floors of the building are home to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, launching in Fall 2024.
The All Faiths Center is a space where students may go to practice their faith and explore their spiritual development. It is home to the Catholic Campus Ministry, Protestant Campus Ministry and Student Affairs. It comprises a small chapel, large chapel, and the Fellowship Hall. Lined with beautiful stained-glass windows, the large chapel comfortably seats 140 in padded chairs.
The Folliard Alumni Center serves as the headquarters for the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Alumni Association. It features a net-zero energy structure complete with conference and gathering spaces, also serving as a learning center for energy-efficient renovations in commercial construction.
