Antarpreet S. Jutla, Ph.D., Associate Professor, ESSIE

New study points to concerns of dangerous Vibrio bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian

October 19, 2023

The study, conducted in October 2022 by researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, was based on genome sequencing as well as satellite and environmental data collected off the coast of Lee County, where Hurricane Ian hit directly.

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Piyush K. Jain, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Shah Rising Star Professor, Chemical Engineering

UF researchers’ genetic detection discovery has implications for medical diagnostic testing

September 21, 2023

University of Florida researchers have found a new use for “genetic scissors” to detect RNA, a discovery that could lead to faster, more accurate and less expensive diagnostic tests for a host of diseases.

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Engineering research scientist fights retail crime using AI

September 18, 2023

Read Hayes combines advanced AI technology with crime science to sense, track, predict and prevent retail crimes before they happen.

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UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion

UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion

September 7, 2023

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.25 billion in research in fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase over 2022.

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UF ranked no. 1 public institution by Wall Street Journal


September 7, 2023

The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report.

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Antarpreet Jutla, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences

Contaminated floodwaters could cost life and limb, warns UF engineer

September 1, 2023

Direct contact with flooding caused by hurricanes may lead to increased pathogens from different water systems that could result in the loss of limbs or even death, a University of Florida researcher told Newsweek.

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UF Engineer contributes to U.S. News STEM majors guide

August 31, 2023

Science, technology, engineering and math fields have many degree options and can lead to promising careers.

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Dampn Woodard, Ph.D., gives the commencement address for summer 2023.

Damon Woodard’s commencement speech for Summer 2023

August 24, 2023

Damon Woodard is a UF professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of UF’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Group.

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Elevating safety through virtual connections

August 10, 2023

A team of UF researchers has partnered with campus police to test a newly developed mobile application aimed at easing tensions and preventing misunderstandings during traffic stops between drivers and law enforcement.

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AI foundations: Preparing Florida’s youth for ever evolving 21st century

August 9, 2023

UF is expanding its successful pilot program, which aims to equip Florida youth with essential skills needed in an emerging AI-enabled workforce, to 12 school districts.

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