News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Gator Engineer Alumnus inspires graduates: ‘Go forward with confidence, gratitude and curiosity’

Chris Malachowsky, one of the — if not the — most famous University of Florida engineering graduates, returned to his home Swamp as a keynote university-wide commencement speaker on May 1.

From jar openers to key grippers, devices designed by UF students help people with disabilities

While access has improved for people with disabilities, small inconveniences still exist everywhere. To solve that — piece by piece — students from the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering are helping design 3D-printed assistive devices for locals with unique needs.

Drones and decisions: UF optimizing communication among autonomous units

A University of Florida engineering research team is working to optimize communications among autonomous units — drones and self-driving vehicles, for example — in a project funded by an Air Force Research Lab University Center of Excellence Award.  

HiPerGator supercharges scale, scope and speed of UF engineering research

HiPerGator the supercomputer has changed the face of engineering research at the University of Florida. 

UF Solar Gators unveil sleeker sun racer to go the distance

Flare, a student-built solar-powered race car, will compete in a multi-day endurance race where teams aim to complete the most laps powered entirely by the sun.

2025-2026 Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Faculty and Staff Awards

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering on Thursday presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and students for the 2025-2026 academic year. These awards celebrate the excellence and fundamental values of our college.