A team of UF researchers from the Florida Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) program — the applied and classified research arm of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering — was presented the AFRL Corporate Award by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Munitions Directorate.
UF Online Engineering Master’s Program Continues to be Top Ten Among Public Universities
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering graduate engineering online program continues to be a Top 10 program among public universities. It is ranked #12 nationally as determined by U.S. News & World Report. It also ranks No. 8 nationally for providing online curriculum to U.S. veterans looking to re-enter the workplace. The UF online graduate engineering program is provided via UF EDGE (Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering).
UF Engineer Recognized for Distinguished Achievements in 2021 Class of AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected José C. Príncipe, Ph.D., as one of seven faculty and staff from the University of Florida, to the newest class of AAAS Fellows.
UF Engineer Discusses the Need for Wind-Resistant Communities in WaPo, NPR and The Weather Channel
David O. Prevatt, Ph.D., wrote a guest essay for The Washington Post and was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered program, the Black Network News Channel, and The Weather Channel.
Building Blocks: From Ancient Times to the Space Age, Concrete has Staying Power
Christopher Ferraro, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, was featured in Explore magazine for his research on making the world’s favorite building material stronger, more durable and more sustainable.
A Look Back at Top Stories from 2021
Some of our most popular stories this year.
Clinicians may now be able to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu with fast turnaround thanks to UF research
Led by Dr. Z. Hugh Fan, Ph.D., professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. John Lednicky, Research Professor at the College of Public Health and Health Professions’ Department of Environmental and Global Health, an interdisciplinary team at the University of Florida has developed a game-changing diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 that is fast, reliable, low-cost and capable of differentiating between COVID-19 and influenza.
Take Off in a Flying Car With UF Engineers and Alumni
The journey from a dream to a new reality
Researchers Seek to Build Confidence into AI for Healthcare Under NSF Grant
UF-led team will also explore ways to use AI to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases earlier.
University of Florida Unveils New Engineering Building Designed for Next Wave of Innovation
The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering celebrated the opening of its Laboratory for Engineering Excellence on Thursday, October 7, 2021.