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UF to lead global initiative to protect crops and strengthen food security
October 21, 2026The 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).
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October 21, 2026Knowing 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.
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AI with attitude? Examining how AI performs in high-risk situations
October 20, 2026Eric Jing Du is examining whether state-of-the-art LLMs exhibit inherent differences in their attitude toward risk.
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‘Let’s build something else’: Meet Earl Grady, ESSIE’s unsung hero
October 15, 2026Earl Grady manages ESSIE’s machine shop, located at UF’s East Campus.
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UF students develop app to help beachgoers make the most of their day
October 1, 2026University of Florida engineering students have developed an app that provides trusted intel to maximize beach fun.
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New National Security Club stresses learning, careers and community
October 1, 2026With one eye on safety and the other on diverse careers, the University of Florida’s first student National Security Club, or NSC, launched earlier this year with big plans and a thirst for growth.
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UF team develops low-cost device to detect seven mosquito-borne viruses
September 30, 2026The device could potentially bring diagnostic testing to clinics and other settings where traditional laboratory equipment is unavailable.
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Turning movement into AI lessons for the next generation
September 24, 2026What if elementary school students could learn how artificial intelligence works by moving, jumping and playing? A multidisciplinary team of University of Florida researchers is exploring that question through AI-PLAY, a new NSF-funded project that connects students’ own movements to foundational AI concepts.
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UF engineering research uncovers hidden vulnerability in how autonomous systems see the world
September 23, 2026A simple pattern of black-and-white stripes could cause an autonomous vehicle or robot to misjudge how far away an obstacle is, potentially triggering an unexpected maneuver or even a collision, according to new University of Florida research.
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UF Hispanic alumni association honors two engineering alums for ‘unwavering commitment’
September 23, 2026The UF Association of Hispanic Alumni recently honored two engineering graduates whose successes extend beyond business and reach deep into their communities and the future of Gator engineering.
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