Month: October 2025

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Just as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched its Feed it Onward initiative to reduce food waste and strengthen food security in America, a recent study conducted by UF and Auburn University has shown how using GPS data from smartphones can lead to new insights about where […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI How does a student go from environmental engineering and plant science to developing an interest in transportation engineering? For Bryan Weiksnar, it all began through community involvement – attending a Gainesville Vision Zero meeting. “I learned that UF had won two contracts related to Vision Zero work, […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Who would have thought the household garbage that makes its way into landfills could be turned into byproducts used for building roads, sidewalks and buildings? “Landfills are rich with hidden value – they are not a final resting place at the end of a material’s life, but […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Sometimes, a single class in college can spark a career built on innovation, inspirational leadership, and real-world impact. For Seckin Ozkul, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor and director of the University of South Florida (USF) Supply Chain Innovation (SCI) Lab at the Muma College of Business, that spark […]