Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is a public university in Lakeland, Florida, United States whose stated mission is to prepare 21st century learners for careers in advanced fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interdisciplinary teaching, leading-edge research, and collaborative local, regional and global partnerships. Florida Poly is the newest member institution of the State University System of Florida, and is the state's only public polytechnic university.