Florida Tech Announces Inaugural Engineering Design Showcase at L3Harris Student Design Center

Florida Tech to Host First Engineering Design Showcase

Melbourne residents and engineering enthusiasts along the Space Coast are invited to witness the future of innovation as Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) prepares to host its inaugural Engineering Design Showcase. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the state-of-the-art L3Harris Student Design Center on the Florida Tech campus.

This showcase will feature capstone projects from graduating seniors across various engineering disciplines, including aerospace, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Students have spent the academic year developing solutions to real-world problems, often in collaboration with industry partners, local businesses, and faculty mentors.

The L3Harris Student Design Center, a cornerstone of Florida Tech's engineering program, provides students with cutting-edge facilities and resources to bring their designs to life. The showcase offers a unique opportunity for the community to see firsthand the talent and ingenuity cultivated right here in Melbourne, home to the innovative Space Coast.

Attendees can expect to interact directly with student teams, learn about their design processes, and see demonstrations of their prototypes. Projects range from advanced robotics and sustainable energy systems to innovative aerospace components and civil infrastructure solutions. This event highlights the practical application of engineering principles and the creative problem-solving skills Florida Tech students are known for.

The Engineering Design Showcase is open to the public and provides an excellent opportunity for high school students considering a career in engineering, local employers seeking new talent, and anyone interested in the advancements being made in our community along Florida's Space Coast. Further details regarding specific project presentations and event timings are expected to be released by Florida Tech in the coming days. The L3Harris Student Design Center is located on the Florida Tech campus, easily accessible to all Melbourne residents.