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The National Academy of Inventors has named Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Marine Science Senior Research Ocean Engineer Clifford R. Merz as one of its new senior members in recognition of his achievements in inventing marine-based renewable energy technology.
August 11, 2020Research and Innovation

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Heroes
Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.
August 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

NASA testing Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV technology for possible use on the moon
A technology created at Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV could help enable the establishment of a permanent presence on the moon. Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh has been collaborating with NASA to develop a system that converts human waste into fertilizer and water, which would allow astronauts to grow fresh vegetables in space in a more sustainable way.
August 10, 2020Research and Innovation
A national survey of flood risk awareness conducted by the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Institute for Data Analytics and Visualization and Neptune Flood finds that consumers significantly underestimate their risk level of flooding, leading many to forego flood insurance.
August 10, 2020Research and Innovation

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV facilities promote safety on campus
There may have been just a handful of people physically present on Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV’s three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
August 7, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life, University News
The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida have selected five Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV professors as new members in recognition of their accomplishments, exceptional research achievements, and high-impact contributions to advancing science, engineering and medicine.
August 5, 2020Research and Innovation

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV to hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8
The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 3, 2020University News

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV community enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19
Nearly 100 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV students and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.
July 30, 2020COVID-19, University News

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV names new Florida College Access Network executive director
The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.
July 29, 2020University News

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV partner in Costa Rica launches the country’s first program to detect coronavirus in wastewater
With more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.
July 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

The fall term that's on your terms
The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.
July 23, 2020COVID-19, University News
TGH and Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV sign founding document that will create a new organization dedicated to world-class patient care, education and research.
July 23, 2020University News