- Nuclear Engineering alum named to UF’s 40 Under 40 list
Jacob DeWitte, a UF nuclear engineering alum and CEO of Oklo Inc., was named to the 40 Under 40 list for his work developing innovative, small-scale nuclear reactors for clean, reliable energy. - MSE alumnus, tech executive Jason Gibson makes Forbes 30 under 30 list
When Jason Gibson received his doctorate from the University of Florida’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering, or MSE, in 2024, it was the culmination of years of work… Read more: MSE alumnus, tech executive Jason Gibson makes Forbes 30 under 30 list - Red, white, orange and blue
When gold medalist Erin Jackson laces up her skates and puts on her game face for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, her stateside cheering squad will include many rowdy reptiles. - Calm under pressure: How a UF engineer found purpose ‘Below Deck’
For Hugo Ortega, a UF engineering-alumnus-turned-yacht-captain and reality star, being on Below Deck is a real-time test of the systems thinking and problem-solving skills he learned as a materials science major. - From POW to Ph.D.: The Journey of Dr. Sagid Salah
When Dr. Sagid Salah (B.S. ’58, M.S. ’60, Ph.D. ’64) first arrived in Gainesville in 1954, he was 21 years old, had just survived nearly… Read more: From POW to Ph.D.: The Journey of Dr. Sagid Salah