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National Science Foundation highlights UF Hurricane Research

February 21, 2017

A glimpse at the new Wind Tunnel Terraformer shows how we are reducing storm impact on our coastal communities.

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Coastal restoration in one-tenth of the time

August 19, 2016

Environmental engineering professor publishes breakthrough approach to create resilient coastal communities.

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Bridges could soon be inspected by aerial drones

July 13, 2016

UF Engineering faculty and NSF CAREER awardee Jennifer Rice is exploring best practices with emerging technologies.

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UF Civil Engineering professor emeritus writes about Panama Canal

June 30, 2016

Frank Townsend’s article in The Conversation discusses ways the expansion will transform shipping around the world.

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UF ASCE Wins 2016 Distinguished Chapter Award

May 17, 2016

UF’s American Society of Civil Engineers was recognized for their outstanding contributions and activities – including a “Triple Crown” of wins.

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Three UF Engineering Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards

April 26, 2016

Awards highlight interdisciplinary research in computer science, biomedical and coastal engineering.

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Tornado preparedness: Lessons from the aftermath

January 26, 2016

UF civil engineers travel to disaster sites to study damaged structures so they can learn to rebuild stronger.

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Rebuilding Oyster Reefs Proves Key for Resilient Coastal Communities

October 22, 2015

Environmental engineering professor David Kaplan helps confirm what Cedar Key’s oyster industry has long suspected.

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New federal research funding makes Florida universities national hub for hurricane mitigation research

September 25, 2015

Original story published 9/24 on UF News The National Science Foundation today announced grants to Florida International University and University of Florida totaling nearly $8 million that will position the state to become a national hub for research into making homes and businesses safer in hurricanes and tornadoes. FIU’s Wall of Wind and UF’s Powell […]

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