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Semiconductor Summit celebrates Florida’s momentum in chip manufacturing, addresses workforce gaps

March 4, 2025

With a string of rocket launches nearly 60 miles to the north, hundreds of industry leaders, scientists and educators gathered on Florida’s Space Coast last week to assess the state’s foothold in semiconductor production.

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Strengthening Ukraine’s cyber infrastructure amid grim anniversary

February 27, 2025

As the world marks the third anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine, a team of University of Florida researchers is working to secure vulnerable cyber-physical networks in the war-torn nation.

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U.S. Air Force contract to expand UF’s research, innovation and education missions in Panhandle

February 13, 2025

In a continuing partnership, the U.S. Air Force has awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base.

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UF’s first art and mechanical engineering major combines creativity with STEM skills

January 30, 2025

Captivated by cubism, color, construction, and deconstruction, Rokheyatou “Roxie” Faye is the first Gator to double major in art and mechanical engineering at the University of Florida. 

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UF engineers develop new protocol to purify DNA

January 21, 2025

A UF team has developed a microfluidic device for DNA purification that could speed up analysis of laboratory samples and match or exceed the purity of existing methods.

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Cammy Abernathy, long-time former engineering dean, retires after three decades at UF

January 17, 2025

Cammy Abernathy, the transformative former dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, retired from the University of Florida after more than 31 years of service as a professor, college administrator and institute director.

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UF civil engineering professor to shape building policy as new Jefferson Science Fellow

December 16, 2024

University of Florida engineering professor David O. Prevatt, Ph.D., is one of four U.S. professors selected by the U.S. Department of State to join its 2024-2025 cohort of Jefferson Science Fellows.

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Top stories from 2024

December 12, 2024

A look back at our most visited stories this year.

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A ‘feeling of familia’

December 9, 2024

UF’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) chapter was selected as one of six Gold Chapters of the Year by the national organization.

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