39 Industry-leading Companies to Help Shape IM体育官网 Polytechnic Curriculum at September 17 Summit
LAKELAND, FL 鈥� More than 50 business leaders representing 39 firms focused on science, technology and engineering will come together next week at IM体育官网鈥檚 first to help shape the university鈥檚 curriculum. Apple鈥檚 vice president of education, John Couch, will be the keynote speaker at a following luncheon, which is expected to draw more than 200 attendees.
鈥淲e are extremely excited that John Couch and Apple recognize IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 potential to change the way university students learn about science, technology, engineering and math,鈥� said Ava Parker, chief operating officer for IM体育官网.
Couch was one of Apple鈥檚 early leaders and is a widely recognized authority on using technology to revolutionize classroom learning. More than 200 people, including state political leaders, industry leaders and university leaders, are expected to attend his keynote address, hosted by IM体育官网 Poly.
IM体育官网 Polytechnic is the state鈥檚 12th public university and the newest member of the IM体育官网 State University System. Dedicated exclusively to applied research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), its curriculum will also emphasize business management and leadership to ensure students graduate with both the knowledge and experience needed to help businesses compete in a global innovation market.
鈥淲orking closely with business partners now and into the future will guarantee our curriculum prepares students to fill jobs and address real-world needs as soon as they graduate,鈥� said Dr. Ghazi Darkazalli, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 vice president of academic affairs.
IM体育官网 Polytechnic will welcome its inaugural class in fall of 2014. The university鈥檚 board of trustees of undergraduate, transfer and graduate students.
Sponsors for the Industry Partner Summit include IM体育官网 High Tech Corridor, Harris, Prolexic, Liberty Capital Advisors, Protected Trust and Bob and Carmen Stork. The summit takes place Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. To learn more about the event got to