Charting a Path Forward With Artificial Intelligence
UF is shaping the future of innovation by integrating AI across disciplines, offering more than 230 AI courses and hiring over 100 AI faculty, solidifying its national leadership.
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Stories of a ‘Revolutionary Scientist’
UF researcher Christine Schmidt has advanced the field of biomedical engineering and helped strengthen the university’s scientific legacy.
Third-Grade ‘Mini Researchers’ at UF Design AI-Based App To Improve Florida Literacy
UF researchers, in collaboration with third-grade “mini researchers,” have developed an AI-enhanced augmented reality app to support literacy development among Florida students.
UF Researcher Links Diabetes Receptor Gene to Increased Childhood Obesity
UF researchers led a study that found certain genetic variations of a receptor targeted by popular weight loss drugs are associated with a higher risk of obesity in children who were also exposed to gestational diabetes in the womb.
Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida Announce Winners of $150,000 in 2025 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment
Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, announced the recipients of $150,000 in award dollars and investment from Space Florida during its 17th annual Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando.
Record-Setting UF Steel Bridge Team Claims Another National Title
The UF Eckhoff Steel Bridge Team claimed its fifth consecutive national championship at the 2025 AISC Student Bridge Competition — securing its place in history with a record-setting seventh national title.
Environmental DNA Floating in the Air Tracks Wildlife, Viruses — Even Drugs
UF researcher David Duffy has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA vacuumed from the air to detect everything from elusive wildlife to illicit drugs, highlighting its vast potential for science and public health.
Tech Tuesday: Chemical Engineering Lecturer Teaches the Chemistry Behind a Field Impacting Our Everyday Lives
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey interviews VJ Tocco, a UF lecturer who is helping shape the next generation of chemical engineers.
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers: Boosting Crop Production, Mitigating Environmental Impact
UF researcher Hardeep Singh highlights how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help farmers boost crop yields while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Scholastic Performance Is a Key Concern for Young Cancer Patients, UF Study Finds
UF researchers have found that young cancer patients need support with scholastic performance, which can serve as an empowering and motivating force during the challenges of treatment.
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