Category: Research

UF to lead hub for $285 million semiconductor research institute

UF will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry.

Space Florida announces launch of Florida University Space Consortium

Space Florida’s Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.

As the only state with a university consortium affiliated with one of NASA’s centers, Florida is leveraging the unique strengths of the top space technology educational institutions to amplify research capabilities, attract a wealth of new investments and maintain the state’s position as a national leader in the fast-growing space economy.

NIH grants high reward for high-risk health innovations 

Two UF engineering professors secured research funding that could revolutionize invasive surgical implants and improve understanding for disease detection.

UF researchers to study climate effects on health

UF is one of four tasked by the NSF with building scientific capacities and seeking solutions for the effects of environmental changes on human health.

UF Health researchers awarded NIH grant to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The grant supports work to uncover how bacteria and antibiotics interact, which could help save tens of thousands of lives lost yearly to infections.

UF’s Discovery Fellowships inspire undergrads

Inside the George A. Smathers Libraries, undergraduates are finding their literacy-centric passions through opportunities like the Discovery Fellowship Program.

UF biomedical engineer inducted into the NAE

Christine Schmidt, Ph.D., a UF distinguished professor, was formally inducted into the 2024 class of the National Academy of Engineering, or NAE.

Keeping EV charging services strong during hurricane season is key in Florida

A new study from the College of Design, Construction and Planning highlights the urgent need to bolster the resilience of EV charging services.  

As “The Golden Bachelorette” debuts, a UF Health researcher and wife keep watch

UF Institute on Aging member Christopher Kaufmann, Ph.D., will watch to see if the show highlights successful aging or falls into stereotypical tropes. 

Untrustworthy hyperlinks on news sites are adding to the misinformation crisis

Misinformation is spreading rapidly in the digital universe, and the hyperlinks found on untrustworthy news sites may be partly to blame.