Florida
Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
Florida Tech,
established in 1961, is an accredited co-educational independently
controlled and supported technological university and is committed
to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research in various
fields of knowledge which include many areas of sciences, technology
and engineering.
The University
is approved by the Office of Education of the U.S. Department of
Education and other educational bodies. Florida Tech is a member
of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, The American
Council of Education, and many other organizations. Florida Tech
has established Dual Major and Dual Degree programs.
In the past
few years, Florida Tech has grown to be an institute of repute.
The present administration is giving more impetus to develop it
as one of the few best technological institutions.
Florida Tech
has more than 82 countries represented in the student body.
Location and
climate:
Florida Tech’s
main campus is located in Melbourne, Florida, a residential community
on the Space Coast of Florida. The community hosts many high tech
companies that serve and support industries for the space program.
Melbourne, home to approximately 65,000 residents representing many
U.S. states and foreign countries, is on the east coast of Florida
approximately 120 kilometers from Orlando (Disney World) and 270
kilometers from Miami. The Kennedy Space Center is within 20 miles
of Florida Tech. The beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are
within five miles.
The climate
is generally warm, sunny and humid, with an average temperature
of 75°F (24°C). Temperature can be as low as 40°F (4°C) during the
months of December, January, and February and as high as 100°F (37°C)
during the months of July, August, and September.
Important Administrators
at Florida Tech:
1.
Dr. Anthony J. Catanese, President
2. Dr. T. D. McCay, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
For
more details visit the website of Florida Tech: www.fit.edu
For questions
concerning the Joint Program write to:
Prof.
V. Lakshmikantham
Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences
President, International Federation of Nonlinear Analysts
150 West University Blvd.
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL 32901 USA
Email:
lakshmik@fit.edu or
sellings@fit.edu
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