UF develops breakthrough magnet that could transform metal production

September 15, 2025

In a groundbreaking collaboration backed by a nearly $11 million federal grant, UF researchers have developed a first-of-its kind superconducting magnet that could advance metal production and position the United States as a global leader in alloy production.  

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From classroom to cosmos: Students aim to build big things in space

June 26, 2025

A University of Florida engineering team is exploring how to manufacture precision metal structures in orbit using laser technology.

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Justin Watson, Ph.D., Chris McDevitt, Ph.D.

A New Era of Nuclear? The Potential of Gas Core Reactors 

April 11, 2025

As the demand for clean, high-efficiency energy grows, a research team led by Justin Watson, Ph.D., and Chris McDevitt, Ph.D., associate professors of nuclear engineering at the University of Florida, is exploring gas core nuclear reactors (GCRs). This next-generation reactor design could offer a safer and more efficient way to generate atomic power by replacing […]

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Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D.

Powering the Community Contests Spark Early Interest in Energy, Innovation and AI

April 11, 2025

Developed through a collaboration between the EQuIPD Grant at the University of Florida and Duke Energy, the Powering the Community (PTC) outreach program has expanded since its inception in 2022 to bring an artificial intelligence and power distribution contest to middle school students throughout the Duke Energy service area. Spun off from the annual Powering […]

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Richard Hennig, Ph.D.

How Richard Hennig and AI are Accelerating the Superconductor Revolution 

March 25, 2025

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering have developed a machine-learning framework that could revolutionize the way high-temperature superconductors are discovered.  Superconductors are materials capable of conducting electricity without resistance, a property that could transform energy transmission, transportation, and medical technologies. However, finding new superconductors has been a slow, expensive […]

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Megan Butala, Ph.D.

Megan Butala Tackles Pivotal Battery Challenge to Support a Sustainable Energy Future 

February 24, 2025

As demand for cleaner energy grows, so does the need for sustainable battery technologies. At the University of Florida, Megan Butala, Ph.D., an assistant professor of materials science and engineering, is exploring a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Her research focuses on disordered rocksalt oxides (DRXs), which could reduce reliance on scarce and environmentally […]

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Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D.

UF and SREB Create Groundbreaking AI Pathway for South Carolina Students

December 5, 2024

University of Florida Partners with Southern Regional Education Board to Develop High School Artificial Intelligence Pathway Curriculum in South Carolina  The University of Florida (UF) is proud to announce its partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to develop a comprehensive four-course Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum for high school students in South Carolina. This […]

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Ira Harkness, Ph.D.

Shaping the Future of Nuclear Energy

November 7, 2024

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.

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Tori Miller, Ph.D., Space Manufacturing

The Rise of Space Manufacturing

November 7, 2024

Tori Miller has a Vision for Space-Based Fabrication In 1969, space was much less complicated. Only a few nations had launched satellites into orbit, and the race for dominance was between just two — the United States and the Soviet Union. The Moon, recently claimed by the Apollo 11 mission, belonged to America alone. Fast […]

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Honggyu Kim, Ph.D.

Can Ceramics Finally Break Through the Memory Wall?

May 29, 2024

In the internet age, the landscape of human-generated data has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the early days of website creation to the current era of cloud storage, social media, big data, and artificial intelligence, the collective output of information has soared with each passing year, marking a substantial increase in the volume and complexity […]

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