Tag: Michele Manuel

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,    As we bid farewell to another graduating class and reflect on the achievements of the past semester, I am filled with a sense of pride and gratitude. Spring commencement marks not only the culmination of hard work and dedication for our graduates but also a moment of reflection for […]

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,    As the semester comes to a close, our fall newsletter is a chance to take a moment and acknowledge some of the notable accomplishments within our department. From our hardworking faculty and staff to our dedicated students and accomplished alumni – the commitment to excellence is evident. This […]

What if airplanes could morph and dynamically change shape during flight, similar to birds?  It may sound too good to be true. Still, engineers at the University of Florida Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) are working toward a future that may allow that exact scenario to become commonplace.  Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are […]

Dear colleagues, alumni, supporters and friends,   I always look forward to the opportunity to reflect on some of the incredible achievements of our department faculty, staff, students and alumni. They continue to demonstrate their dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and positively impacting society.   First, I am proud to announce that Jim […]

Dear colleagues, alumni, supporters and friends,   As another academic year closes, our annual spring newsletter is a perfect opportunity to review some of our department highlights over the past semester.    The most recent department news is that the MSE and the NE graduate programs continue to hold their place among the top public programs in the […]

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. Manuel, who is chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is recognized for […]

Inequality in science and engineering can have lasting impacts across race, gender and ethnicities that go unnoticed for decades – yet affect treatments and solutions used every day. Now, four faculty members in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering aim to shine a light on some of these knowledge gaps and help rectify the problems they create.

Dear alumni, colleagues and friends, I hope that this letter finds you and your loved ones well. As vaccination numbers steadily increase and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, we’re finally beginning to see the signs of recovery we’ve looked for over the past 12 months. Amidst constant, significant changes and uncertain times, more than […]

Dear alumni, colleagues and friends, The year 2020 will forever be known as one like no other, not only here in the department, but around the world. Although this current page in history will be momentous for its unprecedented challenges, I am consistently reminded of our resilience, strength and the meaningful role that we continue […]