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Celebrating Black History Month with UF Engineers
As we celebrate Black History Month, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering celebrates our black faculty who perform outstanding research, mentor our students and serve as role models for the rising engineers of tomorrow.
Feathr, UF Engineering Alumnus-Founded Startup, Soars Into 2020 With $11M Investment Boost
Digital marketing platform founded by UF engineering alumnus has closed a Series B financing totaling more than $11 million
Autonomous Shuttle Ready for Passengers
Starting Feb. 3, Gainesville residents will be able to board an autonomous shuttle for test rides between downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida campus. The pilot project is part of the I-STREET real-world testbed, a partnership between the University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI), the Florida Department of Transportation, and the City of Gainesville.
Florida Teachers get Excited about STEM Education
UF leads with innovative processes to stimulate effective new teaching methods for K-12 educators.
UF Engineer Testifies Before U.S. House Committee about Election Security
Engineering plays a big role in securing our votes
UF online programs see new gains in 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings
Engineering Online Graduate Programs are now ranked No. 15.
UF Online Ranked No. 4 Among Nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
The University of Florida sets a new standard as a modern research university with national recognition for both traditional classroom programs and online pathways. UF Online, UF’s online undergraduate experience, has now risen to No. 4 in the country for best online bachelor’s programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 rankings. With foresight and investment from the State …
A Look Back at Top Stories from 2019
As we wrap up the end of the year, here’s a look at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s accomplishments.
Hibbitts Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
David Hibbitts, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been named a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award winner.