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Polytechnic University (Brooklyn Poly, Poly, or Polytech), located in the Borough of Brooklyn in New York City , is the United States ' second oldest private Technological University , founded in 1854 . A private, co-educational institution, Polytechnic has a distinguished history in electrical engineering, polymer chemistry, aerospace and microwave engineering. Currently, it is a leader in telecommunications, information science and technology management. The University is also known for its outstanding research centers as well as its outreach programs to encourage math and science education in New York elementary and high schools. In addition to its main campus at MetroTech Center in Brooklyn, Polytechnic offers programs at sites throughout the region, including Long Island, Manhattan and Westchester. Additionally, the University offers several programs in Israel. On August 7 2007 , Polytechnic University and New York University (NYU) announced that the two institutions are engaged in merger discussions. Exploring the Future: The Possible Merger of New York University and Polytechnic University , Board Chairman Craig Matthews, President Jerry Hultin, and Provost Erich Kunhardt of Polytechnic University Memo to the NYU Community: A Future Together for NYU and Polytechnic University , President John Sexton and Provost David McLaughlin of New York University METROTECH CAMPUS Polytechnic played a leadership role in bringing about MetroTech Center , one of the largest urban university-corporate parks in the world and the largest in the United States. Today, the 16 acre (65,000 m&2), $1 billion complex is home to the University and several technology-dependent companies, including KeySpan Energy, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Bear Stearns and Company, Securities Industries Automation Corporation, New York City Police Department's 911 Center, New York City Fire Department Headquarters and the U.S. technology and operations functions of JPMorgan Chase. In 1998, a Marriott Hotel was built adjacent to MetroTech. MetroTech has proven to be a case study in university, corporate, government and private-developer cooperation, and has resulted in renewing an area that once had been a site of urban decay. The Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology, opened in 1990 in a new building, is Polytechnic's information hub, accessible online from anywhere, on or off campus, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, Wireless Networks allow users with notebook computers to access the library's electronic services from anywhere on campus. HISTORY A group of distinguished Brooklyn businessmen draw up a charter on May 17, 1853, to establish a school for young men. In 1854, the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute was chartered and moved into its first home at 99 Livingston Street. In 1855, the school opened its doors September 10 to 265 young men ages nine to 17. From 1889 to 1973 it was known as "Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn". The official timeline for the Institute is maintained on Poly at a Glance: the Poly Timeline . Name The University has carried a number of different names. "2007 Poly at a Glance" ( PDF )
STUDENT LIFE Polytechnic has numerous student organizations. Amongst these organizations and clubs is: Fraternities ; Alpha Phi Omega A national co-ed service fraternity. ; Lambda Chi Alpha A national social fraternity that has available housing. ;Omega Phi Alpha A local, independent, co-ed social fraternity founded in 1986. They are not affiliated with the Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority . They were originally based on the Farmingdale, Long Island Campus. They moved to Brooklyn when the Long Island campus closed and the student body integrated with the main Brooklyn Campus. Interest Groups ; Poly Racing Polytechnic University Formula SAE or Poly Racing is a group of students who, in their free time, design, build, and race a small scaled formula race car. All majors are welcomed to join. For more information & photos - http://fsae.poly.edu ; PolyBOTS The mission of the PolyBOTS is to provide an interdisciplinary environment allowing for the engineering and construction of original robotic and mechanical devices. The PolyBOTS present the means by which students have the ability to learn and excel in multiple technical and engineering fields through hands on experience.( source ) PolyBOTS is one of the University's most active student organizations in recent years. Over the past 5 years the organization has volunteered countless hours to FIRST Robotics , and FIRST Lego League . They have hosted several workshops for high school students, and has been given several awards by the University and FIRST. ; Polytechnic Anime Society The Polytechnic Anime Society consists of students who enjoy gaming, anime, manga, and other aspects of both popular culture and Japanese culture. Besides hosting weekly anime showings and gaming sessions in the university, PAS also hosts and participates in various outside events. They can often be found in costume attending conventions and parades, and have gone to Otakon yearly. In addition, PAS also notably hosts the yearly SpringFest, a gaming, anime, and pop culture oriented convention open to everyone. Average attendance per year is usually around 200, with tournaments, panels, and anime showings running throughout the day. NOTABLE ALUMNI Polytechnic's 37,000 alumni include business leaders, entrepreneurs and two Nobel Prize winners. Top executives from AT&T, Pfizer, Bechtel, Consolidated Edison, General Electric, IBM, Ingersoll-Rand , Jacobs Engineering, KeySpan Energy, MetLife, Parsons Brinckerhoff , Qwest, Raytheon, Stanley Works, Symbol Technologies, UNISYS, Verizon Communications and Xerox are proud of their roots at Polytechnic. Academic leaders, deans and university presidents started their careers at Polytechnic. Recent presidents of major professional societies, including the American Chemical Society and the IEEE, are alumni. The Polytechnic Alumni, established in 1863, promotes and maintains the welfare of Polytechnic and provides fellowship and mutually beneficial activities among Poly graduates. Officers and an international board of directors govern the polytechnic alumni. Alumni sections offer events around the country and internationally.
A list of the notable Polythinkers are officially maintained at Polythinking Innovation Gallery . NOTABLE FACULTY
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