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Pioneers in pain relief: UF-led research team tests injectable, battery-free neural implants

September 4, 2026

A team led by University of Florida researchers is developing an injectable implant to stimulate nerves without batteries or wires. The research stands to improve treatment for chronic pain and neurological disorders.

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UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care

July 30, 2026

University of Florida researchers are part of a new $21.5 million National Science Foundation AI institute focused on improving rehabilitation and health care through advanced technology.

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ECE Chair Mark Tehranipoor selected as College of Engineering dean

July 15, 2026

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has a new dean, and he is a familiar face on the University of Florida campus. 

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Philip Feng, Ph.D. (from left), Yunong Wang, Enamul Yousuf and Xiao-Xiao Zhang, Ph.D. (the lead PI of the study) in Zhang’s lab.

UF Positions Itself at the Forefront of Quantum Research

June 11, 2026

There has been significant buzz about quantum technology and international demand for skilled engineers in recent years, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is positioning itself as a leader in the field.

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Sensing the Future

June 11, 2026

UF Innovations Transform Health, Safety and AI Across the globe, smart sensors are driving a new era of health care, transportation, safety and intelligent automation. From autonomous vehicles navigating through smoke and darkness to wearable devices that monitor human movement and brain activity, sensors are rapidly transforming the way people interact with technology and the […]

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

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. 

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

May 29, 2026

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

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As AI energy demand soars, UF scientist seeks solutions in space

May 13, 2026

UF engineers are sending photonic semiconductor chips to the International Space Station to test performance in harsh space conditions. 

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Flare the UF solar car now has a redesigned top body and a solar array expanded by 50%. Photo by Lexi Ray

UF Solar Gators unveil sleeker sun racer to go the distance

April 27, 2026

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.

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ECE student Jayden Nargen stands at the steps of the U.S. Capitol during IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visit Day. Photo courtesy of Jayden Nargen

From the Swamp to Capitol Hill, UF student talks engineering with lawmakers

April 20, 2026

As part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), UF freshman Jayden Nargen traveled to Washington, D.C., for IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visit Day, joining engineers from across the country to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies impacting research funding and STEM workforce development.

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