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| FL Tech Shines. We enjoyed the beautiful Memorial Day weekend and are thankful to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. With freedom comes more opportunities for creativity and innovation. Despite recent federal cuts, a FAMU-FSU engineering whiz just landed a $5M NASA grant to explore 3D printing for space — because building the future... at other planets seems to be a thing these days. Meanwhile, the 2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit has opened its doors to dreamers, doers, and data crunchers alike. From cosmic construction to backyard breakthroughs, catch what’s up in our sunshine state.
Quick Summary In this 403rd edition, for local & state tech: |
| | INNOVATION 3D PRINTING FOR SPACE |
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| | 🖨️ FAMU-FSU Engineering Team Advances 3D Printing for Space Exploration with $5M NASA Grant. | FSU News Professors Subramanian Ramakrishnan and Jamel Ali from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are spearheading a $5M NASA-funded initiative to revolutionize how astronauts manufacture tools, sensors, and even tissues during space missions, aiming for greater self-sufficiency in orbit and beyond. 🚀 The team is developing innovative 3D printing inks using MXenes and nanoparticles, which allow astronauts to create gas and strain sensors, flexible circuits, antennas, and radiation shields on demand, crucial for adapting to the unpredictable challenges of deep-space missions. In a bold step toward sustainability, the researchers plan to use lunar and Martian regolith (soil) to create specialized inks that can be printed into functional structures, making it possible to build and repair equipment using local planetary resources. Their use of electrohydrodynamic printing (EHD), paired with laser curing, enables the precise, rapid creation of complex sensor systems and electronic components, which is especially important for time-sensitive environments like the International Space Station (ISS). Professor Ali’s research group is exploring how human cells and tissues assemble in microgravity, contributing to breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering for space. Working with the Mayo Clinic and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, they aim to produce next-generation biomedical tools that could one day support long-duration missions or medical needs in remote areas on Earth. 🌎
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| ✨ A Glimpse Into the 2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit. | Florida Chamber of Commerce Set for August 12, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, this year’s summit—Advancing Florida's Business Climate and Global Competitiveness Through Innovative Solutions—will spotlight how emerging technologies are reshaping Florida’s economy, workforce, and global influence. 🌐 Attendees will hear from a powerhouse lineup of speakers, including Cathie Wood of ARK Invest, J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Scott Angle from the University of Florida, along with leading voices from BioFlorida, Florida High Tech Corridor, and more. The event will explore hot topics like AI’s role in cybersecurity, advancements in smart city development, decarbonization, autonomous vehicles, and how blockchain is connecting workforce talent to businesses. Leaders from CITY Furniture, Siemens Energy, AARP, and Plug and Play Orlando will discuss investing in innovation, research and development, and growing the state’s tech startup ecosystem. In-person registration is $345, and virtual access is $199. Attendees must register individually, and will receive event access info the day before. RSVP for the welcome reception, include dietary restrictions, and review cancellation policies during sign-up. | Register ⬅️
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Saturdays, June 7 to July 12
Saturday, June 21 Kids’ Free Day by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee | Saturday, June 21 |10 AM | Challenger Learning Center, 200 South Duval St. | *Receive one complimentary child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchase. Hollywood Films excluded from this offer. Learn More (Every 3rd Saturday of the Month)
FL Events TECHSPO Florida 2025 Monday to Tuesday, June 16 to 17 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Miami | Tickets Friday to Monday, June 20 to 23 | Royal Caribbean ‘Jewel of the Seas’ Cruise Ship, departing Fort Lauderdale | Tickets Thursday to Friday, July 17 to 18 | Grand Hyatt Hotel, Tampa Bay | Tickets Monday to Tuesday, November 17 to 18 | Marriott Jacksonville Downtown Hotel in Jacksonville | Tickets
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