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On #WorldOTDay, we celebrate the FCS students and faculty preparing the next generation of occupational therapy professionals and strengthening Florida’s health care workforce.
#FLCollegeSystem #WorkforceDevelopment
High school students: Are you planning to apply for early action or decision? Most college application deadlines are Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Check the deadline for your chosen college and mark your calendar so you don't miss it!
Explore what's possible!
Not sure what to do after high school? Use FloridaShines' new College & Career Handbook to explore your interests, learn about career fields, set goals, and discover opportunities like college, career and technical education, and workforce options.
This free guide has the tools and resources to help you chart your path after high school!
Explore FloridaShines' College & Career Handbook today at floridashines.org/handbook
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As Florida battles one of its worst dengue outbreaks in nearly a century, a new AI-powered mosquito trap could help curb the spread.
Created by #USF startup Digitomy, the smart trap can identify mosquito species, determine gender, and detect whether they've fed on blood — which could help public health officials track disease-carrying mosquitoes and respond with faster, more targeted control efforts.
🔗 Learn more about this new technology: usouthflorida.com/48c2mEn
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ALT A person is holding a rectangular white sheet. It appear to be a sticker, as there are several mosquitoes pinned to it. The background features a grassy area and trees.
ALT A laptop displaying colorful pixelated patterns on the screen sits on a table. Next to it is a white, box-shaped mosquito trap device with a collection panel in front showing several trapped mosquitoes.
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Florida's manufacturing sector is booming!
Whether you're passionate about robotics, 3D printing, or sustainable manufacturing practices, the manufacturing industry offers endless career opportunities.
"Manufacturing" is one of Florida's 17 career clusters. Check out floridashines.org/careers-ma… to explore your options and to see if this career path is right for you!
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The Florida State University-headquartered @NationalMagLab is launching a new magnet facility to build on its world leadership in nuclear magnetic resonance with $18 million in funding from the National Science Foundation.
The new ultra-high-sensitivity facility will center around a new 23.5-tesla nuclear magnetic resonance, or NMR, magnet, one of the strongest in the United States, complemented by additional equipment to accelerate data acquisition for a wide range of research. 🧲 ⚡
Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/science-te…
ALT Six members of the National MagLab NMR team—Zhehong Gan, Thierry Dubroca, Fred Mentink-Vigier, Yan-Yan Hu, Peter Gor’kov, and Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy—standing and smiling around large laboratory equipment and superconducting magnet spectrometers, viewed from an elevated high angle.
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UF scientists are going weightless to investigate how microgravity could help shape future therapies for cancer, heart and muscle diseases.
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Thanks to a $2M grant from @NIST, #USF will become the first university in Florida to establish an AI and Cyber Makerspace!🤘
Housed within @USFBellini, the new facility will provide students and researchers with hands-on opportunities to explore emerging technologies, advance cybersecurity, and develop trustworthy AI.
Learn more about this Florida-first initiative: usouthflorida.com/4dHGcgz
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College planning doesn’t have to be stressful!
FloridaShines' new "College Prep Tips" page has helpful information to guide you through every stage of your college journey, from exploring your options and applying to college to finding ways to pay for it.
It’s all in one convenient place, so you can spend less time searching and more time planning your future.
Start your college journey today at floridashines.org/college-ti…
Is Math your thing?
Careers in Accounting and Finance are among the top job opportunities in Florida, and might be the perfect fit for you!
"Finance" is one of Florida's 17 career clusters. Check out floridashines.org/careers-fi… to explore your options and to see if this career path is right for you!
Planning for college? The free FloridaShines app puts college planning resources at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere! Explore your options and take the next step toward your future, all from your mobile device.
Download the free FloridaShines app from the App Store or Google Play, or get started at floridashines.org/app.
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In a first-of-its-kind experiment, FIU researchers tested full-scale manufactured homes against hurricane-force winds at the Wall of Wind. The findings reveal critical weaknesses in anchoring systems and highlight ways to make affordable housing safer and more resilient to extreme weather.
Read more: news.fiu.edu/2026/we-blasted…
What’s next after high school? Explore your options with the new FloridaShines College & Career Handbook!
Whether you’re thinking about college, technical training, an apprenticeship, military service, or another path, this free guide can help you figure out what’s next and start planning for your future.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Career exploration activities
- College and training resources
- Admissions and application guidance
- FAFSA and scholarship information
- Planning tools, checklists, and more!
Explore the College & Career Handbook and start planning your next step today! Visit floridashines.org/handbook
Consider a career in public service!
If you're interested in working with your local or state government, Florida offers numerous career pathways to get involved in public service.
"Government and Public Administration" is one of Florida's 17 career clusters. Visit floridashines.org/careers-go… to explore your options and see if this career path is right for you!
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FSU’s College of Motion Picture Arts has earned two top-three national rankings in FilmSchool.org’s data-driven ranking, with its undergraduate film program ranked No. 1 and its graduate program ranked No. 3 in the nation. 🎬
The rankings recognize @FSUFilm programs for their strong student outcomes, career success, affordability and value, as well as student and alumni satisfaction.
Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/arts-human…
ALT An FSU film student works on a camera setup during an outdoor shoot as part of hands-on training in the College of Motion Picture Arts.
Careers in Construction Month
October is national "Careers in Construction Month." Did you know Florida's booming construction industry is projected to have more than 120,000 job openings over the next 7 years!
Find out more about the opportunities this in-demand career field offers at floridashines.org/careers-ar….
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A $22 million @NIH grant will help @UFHealth researchers move faster toward better Alzheimer’s detection, treatment and care. brnw.ch/21x65WO
You can keep the wheels of commerce turning!
A career in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics can open the door to exciting opportunities. It’s one of Florida’s 17 career clusters, with pathways ranging from transportation and logistics to supply chain management.
Explore exciting career options and discover where this pathway could take you at floridashines.org/careers-tr…
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Follow along to watch UNF alum Luke Delaney pilot NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. 🚀
LIVE: Four new crew members are about to lift off for the @Space_Station! NASA's @SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch from the Space Coast at 11:10am ET (1510 UTC). xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1AGRnZWdN…
The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens today! Your application is the key to grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities.
To get started with your application, log on to studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-a…