The New Engineer | News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
JUNE 2018
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION
UF Cybersecurity Expert and FICS Develop New Skimmer Detection
UF researchers, including Patrick Traynor, co-director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity (FICS) Research and John and Mary Lou Dasburg Preeminent Chair in Engineering, have teamed up with the NYPD to deploy the “Skim Reaper,” a device that instantly detects the presence of a credit card skimmer, allowing law enforcement and merchants to take action before the card’s data can be stolen.
IN THE HEADLINES
Sachio Semmoto, UF Distinguished Alumnus
Sachio Semmoto Advises “Always Diversify” in Conversation with CNNMoney
Entrepreneur and UF distinguished alumnus Sachio Semmoto (MSEE '68, PhD ECE '71) spoke on video with CNNMoney Switzerland’s Amanda Kayne about how to thrive in business.
HONORS & AWARDS
Dr. Herbert Wertheim and Alex Moreno
Wertheim Honored with Doctorate of Technology; Moreno Named a UF Distinguished Alumnus
At the 2018 commencement ceremonies, Dr. Herbert Wertheim (HDT '18) received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology Degree from the University of Florida, joining the 2018 commencement class as one of UF’s New Engineers. Alejandro “Alex” Moreno (BS ChE '83) also received the UF Distinguished Alumnus Award.
HONORS & AWARDS
UF President Dr. Kent Fuchs recognizes Kevin Jones (center) as the 2017-2018 UF Teacher-Scholar of the Year, and William Jones stands by his son’s side 28 years after he received the same honor.
A Family Legacy of Teaching Excellence
Kevin Jones, Frederick N. Rhines Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has been named The University of Florida’s 2017-2018 Teacher-Scholar of the Year. This is the oldest and highest award given by the University of Florida. Jones is the son of William Jones, professor emeritus of the Department of Chemistry. William Jones was the UF Teacher-Scholar of the Year in 1989-1990.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
ASCE 2018 SE Student Conference
UF Engineering Student Pitches Sustainable Solutions at United Nations Conference
Jenny Olmsted, a 22-year-old environmental engineering senior, presented her proposal at the Students Seeking Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) conference. Olmsted pitched her design and implementation ideas for a fully purifying, all-inclusive 3-D printed water filter.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Powered to Lead: UF Alumna and NASA Superstar Makes History
After a 33-year career at NASA, UF electrical engineering alumna Lesa Benton Roe (BSEE '86) has been named the first woman chancellor of the University of North Texas system.
FEATURED PROGRAM
UF Edge Online Master’s degree program
Expand Your Opportunities with a Master’s Degree in Engineering
UF offers both online (UF EDGE) and on-campus options to earn your Master’s degree from 9 unique UF Engineering departments. Start advancing your engineering career by choosing a degree track that works for you!
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SAVE THE DATE
Photo from the 2017 Alumni Reunion
2018 Alumni Reunion
Celebrate with your fellow alumni and friends before the Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks football game on November 10, 2018. Registration opening soon!
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POWERING THE NEW ENGINEER TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE
With a $50 million catalyst gift from Dr. Herbert & Nicole Wertheim and the Dr. Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation, the college has embarked on a $300 million public-private partnership that will leverage support from the state, the university and from private donors, resulting in the most significant transformation in our 108-year history.
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