Category: Stories

John and Mary Lou Dasburg, both graduates of UF, have established a new chair in the College of Engineering with a $1.5M gift. John Dasburg received his bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering in 1966. The gift will allow for the hire of a faculty member whose research and teaching endeavors address prime focus […]

If you’re ever in Antarctica, you should stop by and visit at least one of the three U.S.–operated research stations: McMurdo, South Pole, or Palmer. The first two are just a few flights away, (43 or 48 hours of flights, respectively, both by way of Christchurch, New Zealand). Palmer Station is a 12-hour flight, from […]

Dr. Robert E. Uhrig passed away on June 12, 2013. Faculty, staff and students are saddened by this loss, but grateful for the many contributions he made during his years at the university. Dr. Uhrig served as dean for the College of Engineering from 1968 to 1973. During that time he was also the Director […]

Hurricane season has begun and Gator Engineering hurricane and tornado research is making headlines. Earlier this week, Dr. David Prevatt, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, testified before members of the U.S. House Science Committee in Washington, DC. Prevatt researches how buildings can be built stronger to withstand extreme weather. […]

Last night, the Cade Museum Foundation hosted it’s 4th annual prize night, honoring creators and innovators in Florida. From the sweet sixteen, down to the final four, Gator Engineering had two teams competing for a $50,000 cash prize and wider recognition. And they both won! The cash award went to NanoPhotanica, a manufacturer of electronic […]

May 9, 2013 – Yesterday, crowds gathered at Ayers Plaza near downtown Gainesville – including the College of Engineering’s Dean Abernathy, the mayor, and members of the city commission – to welcome the city’s newest resident, Mobiquity, Inc. Bill Seibel, CEO and founder of the technology firm, which specializes in mobile applications, explained their metric […]

Originally published May 7, 2013 on UF’s Spotlights webpage. Fatmata Barrie, a graduate student in materials science and engineering, will use a Fulbright grant to see how bamboo might strengthen concrete structures against earthquakes. Barrie is UF’s first Fulbright Scholar of the year. Barrie was also featured on GTN News.

On April 24th, Gator Engineering faculty, students, alums and staff were treated to an afternoon with a world-class leader. ISE alumnus Paul Brown, VP & Corporate Officer of the world’s largest paper and packaging company with operations across 25 countries, returned to where his career started, and shared his formula for success. He gave a […]

President Obama recently announced his commitment to a new project, the “Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies,” or “BRAIN” initiative. This initiative will fund and further research being done to understand the brain and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, autism and epilepsy. It will involve the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Defense Advanced Research […]

Gainesville, Fla. — It’s great to be a Florida Gator –- especially when Florida is ranked the number one state for innovation, and Gator Engineering is the secret ingredient behind a bundle of successful start-ups. With the help of UF’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator – recently named  “Incubator of the Year” by the National Business […]