How Damon Woodard, Ph.D., rose from being a high school dropout to become the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in computer engineering from Notre Dame is a testament to the people who believed in him — and to the inner fire that refused to go out.
University of Florida Honors Integration Pioneers with Historical Marker
The University of Florida unveiled a historical marker honoring the integration pioneers who led the charge to desegregate the institution.
Quantum Materials Researcher Helps Bring Inclusion and Equity to Campus Community
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ryan Need, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), about their research, experience as a new UF faculty member, and their work with students, staff, and faculty to build a culture representative of the entire community.
Prevatt Issues Call to Action for Engineering Society’s Commitment to an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Profession
David O. Prevatt, Ph.D., an associate professor in ESSIE, writes that the ASCE must advance the structural engineering profession by promoting the adoption of the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into the business, the practice, and the education of structural engineers.
AAAS Fellow Juan Gilbert Builds Tech for Voting and to Make STEM More Diverse
Juan Gilbert, Ph.D., works on issues of bias in tech and the problem of voting in a pandemic. He has also written a set of guidelines for diversity and inclusion in crisis.
UF Engineering Undergrad Named Navy/ROTC Student of the Year
Jennifer Fillebrown, Navy/ROTC Student of the Year One of UF’s Gator Battalion Midshipmen has been selected as the 2019 Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) All American NAVY ROTC Student of the Year. Midshipman 1/C Jennifer Fillebrown competed against a national field of 58 other ROTC students and made the final 12. Now NFCU has named her the Navy/Marine winner from …
Boost In High School Students Taking Advanced Computer Science Could Change The Face Of Tech
Christina Gardner-McCune, Ph.D. discusses the importance of early computer science education.
Computer Engineering Alumna Helps Older Adults With New Technology
How UF grad Ming Yang created tech repair Orchard.