As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, the University of Florida Training Reactor is emerging as a cornerstone for nuclear education, research and outreach. With growing support for nuclear energy driven by multiple federal initiatives, the Department of Energy… Read More
The UF Alumni Association salutes the trailblazing Gator business leaders who have not only founded but also steered groundbreaking enterprises to success nationally and globally. Join us in applauding Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering alumni for their well-deserved spots on… Read More
Our two Alumni Awards are presented to graduates who exemplify the values of the department, demonstrate exceptional achievement and potential in their early to mid-careers, and serve as positive role models for our current and future materials science and nuclear… Read More
Deepika Singh, Ph.D., (MS MSE ’91) founder and CEO of R&D Investment Holdings, LLC, is among the 2023 class of inductees into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. Singh is also the founder and former CEO of Sinmat- a… Read More
Alumnus Jason Griggs, Ph.D., FADM (Ph.D. MSE ’98), has been awarded the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Wilmer Souder Award in Dental Materials. Dr. Griggs is a professor and associate dean for research in the School of Dentistry at… Read More
The UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and the UF Nuclear Engineering Program (NE), housed within the department, continue their stay among the best-ranked graduate school programs at public universities in the U.S. The 2024 U.S. News &… Read More
A long road to freedom and opportunity yields an indestructible legacy for future generations of UF engineers by Shawn Jenkins On the tropical patio of his Longwood, Florida, home nestled against the Wekiva River, Ben Botic pulls out a small… Read More
The National Academy of Engineering has elected Michele Manuel, Ph.D., and Deepika Singh, Ph.D., to join the organization’s ranks, among the highest professional honors in engineering for those who have distinguished themselves in academia, private industry or government agencies. Dr.… Read More