Alumni Spotlight
- Erin Jackson’s university-wide commencement speech
Erin Jackson (MSE ’15) gave the university-wide commencement speech at the ceremony on Friday, May 5. Jackson is an Olympic gold medalist, a history maker and a Gator. She won the women’s 500-meter race in speed skating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, becoming the first American to win that race since 1994 and the first Black American woman in history to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual sport. Additionally, she graduated UF cum laude in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering.
![People are seen near damaged properties on a broken section of Pine Island Road on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Matlacha, Fla. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of South West Florida as a category 4 storm Tuesday afternoon leaving areas affected with flooded streets, downed trees and scattered debris. [ MATIAS J. OCNER | Miami Herald ]](https://www.eng.ufl.edu/newengineer/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2023/06/hurricane-ian-damage-Matlacha.jpg)
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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our colleague, Dr. Paul Gader.![]()
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A brilliant mind in machine learning and algorithm development, he made remarkable contributions to environmental issues.![]()
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We offer our condolences to his loved ones and to those of you who were close with him.![]()
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Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Gader - Computer & Information Science & Engineering
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Dear Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that our colleague and friend, Dr. Paul Gader, passed away on Tuesday night surrounded by his loved ones. Paul received his master’s a...
We are celebrating #pridemonth all month, and there's no better way to do that than to highlight some of the instrumental trailblazers who have dedicated their lives to advocating for equality. 🏳️🌈
The University of Florida in London Smart Cities and Disability Access Program is uniting students and bridging gaps!![]()
This program empowered students to explore disability access in London and harness technology's potential for an inclusive future.![]()
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During their stay, the students were immersed in a disability access journey. They explored accessible landmarks, attended empowering lectures, and delved into cutting-edge smart cities tech. From transport to stadiums, they witnessed the future of inclusive urban living.![]()
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This program also allowed students to see how smart technologies like Intelligent transport systems are being implemented in one of the oldest cities in the world, and how these technologies benefit London's citizens by providing better accessibility for all.