MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
I am pleased to share news and updates from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program. >>>
Michael Tonks, Ph.D.
Interim Chair,
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
CLASSROOM TO COSMOS: BUILDING BIG THINGS IN SPACE
Tori Miller, Ph.D., is pioneering laser-based manufacturing in orbit, redefining how future space structures are built. >>>
NEW LENS INTO ATOMIC STRUCTURES OF ULTRA-THIN FILMS
Megan Butala, Ph.D., is paving the way for next-generation semiconductor breakthroughs. >>>
A BREAKTHROUGH THAT COULD TRANSFORM METAL PRODUCTION
Backed by an $11 million research award, UF scientists are developing a new magnet technology poised to redefine how metals are made. >>>
UF HOSTS NATIONAL SUMMIT ON NUCLEAR SECURITY
UF served as the national hub for an NNSA program review uniting universities and laboratories committed to advancing U.S. nuclear-security capabilities. >>>
HARTIG NAMED ONE OF AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY’S 40 UNDER 40
Kyle C. Hartig, Ph.D., leads a research group focused on advancing radiation-detection technologies and laser-driven diagnostics for nuclear security and nonproliferation. >>>
CAREER ENGINEERING: A TOUR OF TOWNLEY MANUFACTURING
Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., led her students on the industry-focused outing to help them explore potential career paths and build valuable networks that can lead to jobs and internships. >>>
STUDENTS JOIN ELITE RANKS AS NUCLEAR REACTOR OPERATORS
UF students are stepping into the control room to earn reactor operator licenses through immersive, hands-on training. >>>
UF MSE STUDENTS EXCEL IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
NE alumni Sagid Salah, Ph.D., credits the University of Florida with more than just an education. >>>