John Z. Kiss

Space Biologist & Provost-@FloridaTech; Experiments on STS-81,84,121,115,130,131. SpaceX-2,4,11, NS-29. Asteroid Kiss 8267.

[NASA @NASA]

Meet Crew-14!

NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan will lift off to the @Space_Station no earlier than March 2027. https://t.co/lxGnP5SJKP

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

It was a great to see our renovated bookstore at @FloridaTech. Plus we ran into a celebrity!

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

I enjoyed being on a panel discussion of the Martian film at Evans Library at @FloridaTech!

[Florida Tech Alumni @AlumniFLTech]

Happy Founders Day, Panthers!

68 years ago today, Florida Tech began as a night school supporting America’s space program.

From a bold vision to a global university, the Panther story continues, and you’re part of it!

Here’s to 68 years of #PantherPride!

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

Please come for a fun discussion!

[Florida Tech Alumni @AlumniFLTech]

Reel Reads: The Martian

What happens when science fiction meets real science? Join Evans Library for an interdisciplinary discussion on Andy Weir’s The Martian through the lenses of science, history & music.

📅 Sept. 24 | 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Evans Library DSL

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

Provost’s Office had fun serving ice cream for the Founders Day celebration at @FloridaTech!

[Florida Tech @FloridaTech]

We’re celebrating 68 sweet years of Florida Tech, starting with our annual Founders Day Ice Cream Social!
Bringing our campus community together—one scoop at a time! 🍦🐾

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

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[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

https://t.co/PUwf6dsGQq
In our recent publication, we investigated how water behaves under lunar gravity, an important question for future human settlements on the Moon. The research was conducted during the Blue Origin (NS-29) flight, which simulated the Moon's gravity.

[Edward Hopper @artisthopper]

Months after Pearl Harbor, Hopper’s Nighthawks (1942) shows sealed glass and neon glare. It represents an American archetype, not a specific diner.

The sleepless faces inside reflect a nation on edge. #artbots #hopper

[Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) @magyarpeterMP]

Atlétikai Világdöntő Budapesten. A sportvilág egy hétvégére újra Magyarországra költözött. Világsztárok, óriási versenyek. Büszkeség.❤️🤍💚

[Florida Tech Athletics @FLTechAthletics]

United we remember! 🇺🇸

#GoPanthers | #TechBuilt

[Florida Tech @FloridaTech]

Florida Tech researchers have been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for their research paper studying stenting in arteries. The paper was one of 18 to be nominated for the 2026 Richard Skalak Award.
https://t.co/CImlhwxKOF

[Florida Tech @FloridaTech]

President John Nicklow joined U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody and Space Coast leaders today for a press conference advocating for the region to be selected as the home of the newly established U.S. Space Academy.

Learn more: https://t.co/Nsbs6BneFJ

[Florida Tech Alumni @AlumniFLTech]

Your Florida Tech network is bigger than you think. 🐾

Reconnect with classmates, meet new Panthers, find or become a mentor, and discover career opportunities with Florida Tech Connect!

Claim your account with the link below!
https://t.co/BNGvogvEec

[John Nicklow @FloridaTechPrez]

Our @FloridaTechWSOC continues to turn up the heat. Great win! Go Panthers!

[John Z. Kiss @JZK60]

Our @FloridaTech group had a tour of the VAB, the Vehicle Assembly Building. The VAB at @NASAKennedy is where space vehicles are prepared for launch.

[Florida Tech @FloridaTech]

A night of leadership, connection and a little Florida Tech spirit!

Drs. John and Stacy Nicklow recently welcomed the 2026–27 President’s Ambassadors cohort into their home to kick off another year of service.

[John Nicklow @FloridaTechPrez]

Very proud to present the 2026-27 @FloridaTech President's Ambassadors! I look forward to working with you and all that you will learn and accomplish this year!