Category: Faculty News

Breakthroughs begin here

Weizhou Zhang, Ph.D., recently led a multidisciplinary team of researchers to create a drug that effectively kills aggressive acute myeloid leukemia cells.

Making learning visible in an AI world

A toolbox, with words above that reads, "Retooling Assessment" and words below that read, "A collaboration between A I squared Center, C T E and U F I T C I T T.

CTE, the AI² Center and UFIT CITT recently launched Retooling Assessment: Making Learning Visible in an AI World, a year-long initiative.

Are multiverses real?

Associate Professor of Astronomy Doctor Zachary Slepian

Are multiverses real? Associate Professor of Astronomy Zachary Slepian, Ph.D., says the answer depends on how you define “real.”

2026 Government Productivity Award winners announced

Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., and the UF Facilities Services team have each been awarded a 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award and were recently recognized at a ceremony in Tallahassee on Sept. 1.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service.

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals and teams throughout Florida for their achievements in innovation and productivity improvements. UF’s award-winners each received a plaque and cash award in recognition of their dedication and success in creating value for both the state of Florida and the University of Florida. It is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments.

UF Engineer helps make streets safer for cyclists

Civil & Coastal Engineering Assistant Professor Doctor Xiang Jacob Yan riding a bike on the U F campus.

Xiang Jacob Yan, Ph.D., and his lab are developing a tool to help roadway designers incorporate cyclists’ perspectives with the help of large language models.

Gator alumnus returns to lead

Brendan Rich, Ph.D., recently joined the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, where he previously trained and found a passion for child psychology.

UF professor delivers 2026 summer commencement address

Doctor Matthew Disney in commencement regalia, standing at a podium.

Matthew Disney, Ph.D., delivered the keynote speech at ceremonies held Aug. 7–8 at the O’Connell Center.

Investigating sensory integration

UF PHHP Assistant Professor Stefanie Bodison, O.T.D., Ph.D., uses neuroimaging to understand sensory integration and evaluate the impact of treatments.

Study reveals potential atmosphere on planet of nearby star

A planet, partially illuminated by a nearby star.

Nearly a decade after UF Assistant Professor Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., discovered LHS 1140b, a new study reveals the object may have its own atmosphere.

Q&A with Dr. Tracy Centanni Rosen

Doctor Tracy Centanni Rosen gestures to her ear to demonstrate the science to a participant wearing a vagus nerve stimulator on her ear

Tracy Centanni Rosen, Ph.D., is a UF PHHP associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences. Read on to learn more about her work.