The UF student chapters of the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) coordinated a transportation-themed trivia activity at the annual UF Engineering Fair (E-Fair) on February 18, 2020. Over a hundred elementary students, teachers, and… Read More
Month: February 2020
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lili Du
Dr. Lili Du, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, has been working on several research projects in her years with the UFTI; some of her work has been supported by the NSF CAREER she received in 2016. The… Read More
Autonomous Shuttle Ready for Passengers
GAINESVILLE, Florida – Starting Feb. 3, Gainesville residents will be able to board an autonomous shuttle for test rides between downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida campus. The shuttle will be operated by the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit… Read More
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Eleftheria (Ria) Kontou
Dr. Ria Kontou was encouraged to take transportation courses by great mentors while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. During her studies, she worked to complete her undergraduate thesis on bus-to-depot allocation… Read More