UF Presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
UF presented three Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards. Among the recipients, UF researcher Lily Elefteriadou was honored for her pioneering work in advancing transportation innovations through the I-STREET Living Lab.
Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul Fall 2024 Commencement Speech
At the 2024 UF Fall Commencement, Dr. Rob Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing the power of collaboration and shared journeys.
UF Civil Engineering Professor To Shape Building Policy As New Jefferson Science Fellow
UF researcher David O. Prevatt has joined the 2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowship with the U.S. Department of State, where he will apply his expertise to improve the resilience of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide against natural hazards.
Dr. Christine Schmidt Elected to Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
UF researcher Christine Schmidt has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
Why Listeria, a Less-Common Foodborne Pathogen, Is So Deadly
UF researcher Frederick Southwick highlights how Listeria, a resilient foodborne pathogen capable of surviving refrigeration and evading immune defenses, poses severe risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant people.
UF Professor Shares His Results on Space Experiment
UF researcher Rob Ferl, the first NASA-funded academic, shares his experience of being launched into zero gravity and conducting research experiments in space.
UF/IFAS Team Secures $5M USDA Grant To Expand Avocado Production Into Central Florida, Combat Laurel Wilt Disease
UF researchers have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel Wilt disease and the redbay ambrosia beetles that cause it.
University of Florida To Lead Hub for $285 Million Semiconductor Research Institute
The University of Florida will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry through next-generation simulations known as digital twins.
FSI and AmSkills Partner To Boost Florida’s Semiconductor Workforce
UF’s Florida Semiconductor Institute and AmSkills, Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the capacity and reach of workforce development initiatives in Florida’s semiconductor and microelectronics sectors.
From Space to Emergency Care, UF Students Push the Boundaries of Robotics
UF civil engineering professor Eric Du guides students who are at the forefront of innovation, using advanced robotics—including ground robots, robotic arms, and drones—to develop cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact.