A New Chapter For Innovation
The Florida Innovation Hub at UF is officially open for business. Local, state and federal dignitaries were on hand for a dedication ceremony on Jan. 11.
Engineering associate dean named VP for research at UF
David P. Norton, the University of Florida’s associate dean for research in the College of Engineering, has been named vice president for research.
Holiday Message from the Dean
As 2011 comes to a close, I am struck with gratitude and awe at the great accomplishments of our Gator Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni. The College has seen tremendous growth in not only research expenditures and student enrollment, but also in the development of programs that will shape Gator Engineering for many generations to come. Our newly founded …
Two teams of MAE students test experiments in reduced-gravity NASA plane
Jenni Stone tried guessing what reduced gravity would feel like. “I expected it to be like swimming without the water,” she said, “but it’s not like that at all.” Feeling no physical support for the first time, Stone was in one of two UF teams to float in NASA’s “Weightless Wonder,” an aircraft that produces the feeling of weightlessness by …
New breakthrough shows promise for affordable plastic solar energy cells
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers report they have achieved a new record in efficiency with a prototype solar cell that could be manufactured using a roll-to-roll process. “Imagine making solar panels by a process that looks like printing newspaper roll to roll,” said Franky So, a UF professor in the department of materials science and engineering. Industry has …
Robots may soon be part of our lives
UF’s first robotics fair recently showcased a robot car developed for a Defense Department-sponsored competition and robot submarines that have won international awards. There also were robots that are able to mow lawns, bring a barbecue and cooler for tailgating and ensure heavy sleepers are awoken from their slumber.
In Memory of M. Jack Ohanian
Dear Colleagues, I am sad to report to you the passing of one of our long time colleagues, Dr. Jack Ohanian. Jack served many roles in the college and university over his 40 year career, including Associate Dean and Interim Dean in the college, as well as Interim Vice President of Research. He was always a passionate and tireless advocate …
In Memory of J. Crayton Pruitt Sr.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing on Oct. 8 of Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt, Sr., major benefactor of the College of Engineering, whose gifts along with those from his family established the Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering. “Dr. Pruitt was a magnanimous man whose effect on biomedical engineering will be forever felt,” said Cammy Abernathy, …