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Farahmandi to lead state cybersecurity institute, expanding research and workforce development

Thursday July 2, 2026

Farimah Farahmandi, Ph.D., has been named the director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research, known as FICS.

Back to the bog: UF researchers lead wetlands assessments

Tuesday June 30, 2026

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Howard T. Odum Center for Wetlands are once again leading Florida’s participation in the 2026 National Wetland Condition Assessment, a nationwide survey conducted every five years to assess the ecological health of wetlands across the US.

A clear vision: Researchers develop robotic surgical cameras that mimic the human eye

Monday June 29, 2026

Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee are developing technology to improve surgical outcomes. Shuai Li, Ph.D., and his colleagues have developed a soft, magnetically driven, AI-powered, nature-inspired robotic device that mimics the human eye.

New technique filters PFAS forever chemicals using “molecular Velcro”

Monday June 29, 2026

Researchers developed a reusable gel that captures PFAS “forever chemicals” from water more effectively than many existing filters.

Researchers are developing AI enabled tools to predict flesh-eating waterborne pathogens

Thursday June 25, 2026

UF researchers are collaborating to transform the way scientists detect, forecast and respond to dangerous waterborne infections caused by pathogenic Vibrio bacteria.

A decade of innovation: engineering partnership powers Sarasota’s growing tech workforce

Wednesday June 24, 2026

The University of Florida’s Innovation Station celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a unique partnership that strengthens Sarasota County’s tech-ready workforce with Gator Engineers.

Researchers use AI, digital twin tech to make air travel more efficient, resilient

Tuesday June 9, 2026

University of Florida researchers are using AI-powered digital twins to simulate airport operations, helping airports identify bottlenecks, reduce delays and improve efficiency. Their work could lead to more resilient air travel systems that better adapt to disruptions and growing passenger demand.

Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers

Monday June 8, 2026

In a collaboration linking academia, tech firms, autism advocates and a significantly underemployed population, the University of Florida is establishing a new pipeline of semiconductor workers perfect for the job.

How laser “origami” could build structures in space

Monday June 8, 2026

Researchers are developing a laser-based manufacturing technique that could enable astronauts to build tools, structures and infrastructure on the moon using materials already available there.

A new frontier for marine robot communication: UF scientists develop BlueME

Friday May 29, 2026

UF scientists createdBlueME, a magnetoelectric antenna that lets underwater robots communicate over 700 meters.