Category: Giving Back

This summer, more than 20 University of Florida student mentors will fan out across 16 Florida counties to help lead 39 engineering summer camps for nearly 400 students.   As part of UF Engineering’s 2025 Engaged Quality Instruction Through Professional Development (EQuIPD) camps, high school and middle school students will delve into design challenges that incorporate […]

Brooke Lastinger’s academic journey is a testament to the power of exploring new frontiers. An undergraduate student in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Lastinger found her path through a combination of mentorship, research opportunities and following her passion. Her decision on a major was inspired by advice from two sources: her high […]

With immense pride and gratitude, we are honored to announce the establishment of the Brice Turner Memorial Fund, a lasting tribute to the memory of a remarkable individual whose commitment to academic excellence and leadership continues to inspire us all.  A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Turner‘s diverse interests in athletics, F1 racing, outdoor adventures, and […]

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 dusty suitcase and unpacks a tattered trove of adventure, risk and dogged persistence. “These are […]

Eugene P. Goldberg, Genzyme Professor and Director of the Biomaterials Center in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home in Tavares, Florida. Prior to joining the University of Florida, Dr. Goldberg studied Chemistry at the University of Miami, receiving a BS degree in 1950.  He […]