News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

‘Things are going to get messy’: Meet engineering alumna Freda Zifteh

Freda Zifteh earned her master’s degree in engineering from UF in 2005. In a recent address to students joining the Order of the Engineer, she reviewed key decisions in her career.

‘We want to lead the nation in AI’: EEd hosts inaugural college AI Days

The Department of Engineering Education hosted the inaugural College of Engineering AI Days, bringing together more than 70 faculty, staff and students to explore AI’s role in engineering education and research, responsible AI use, and interdisciplinary innovation.

UF to lead global initiative to protect crops and strengthen food security

The University of Florida has been selected by the U.S. Department of State to lead the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for High-Value Crops — SAFE (Safeguarding Agriculture, Food and Economy).

Preparing the next generation of engineering educators

Knowing engineering is one thing; teaching it effectively is another. The University of Florida’s Engineering Education & Excellence (E³) Fellows Program helps early-career educators bridge that gap through supervised teaching, faculty mentorship and professional development.

AI with attitude? Examining how AI performs in high-risk situations

Eric Jing Du is examining whether state-of-the-art LLMs exhibit inherent differences in their attitude toward risk. 

‘Let’s build something else’: Meet Earl Grady, ESSIE’s unsung hero

Earl Grady manages ESSIE’s machine shop, located at UF’s East Campus.