A report showcasing the various research, education and technology transfer activities that took place at the UFTI during July 2014 to June 2015 is now available! Click here to read.
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Different Disciplines Come Together for Enhancing Driving
When you think of driving, what field of study do you think it falls into? You may be surprised that it’s actually a trick question. There are so many (literal) moving parts involved with driving, from how the driver learns,… Read More
Experts on Automated & Connected Vehicles Engage in Lively Discussions with Engineering Students at UF
A room packed full of engineering students and transportation professionals sat intently listening to three experts present on automated and connected vehicles (AV/CV) during the 5th Annual WTS Transportation Symposium. This topic, currently sizzling hot in the transportation industry, was… Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Griffith Jones
Passionate. Thoughtful. Caring. These are just some ways you can describe Griffith Jones, a clinical associate professor in science education at the UF College of Education. He is someone who has devoted his life to teaching science and spreading awareness… Read More
UFTI Director Travels to NYC to Receive Prize
On October 13, 2015 Dr. Lily Elefteriadou traveled to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Annual Convention in New York City to receive her previously announced 2015 James Laurie Prize. This prize was awarded to her for her contributions… Read More
Student Spotlight: Deja Jackson
Jackson is a first year civil engineering doctoral student from South Carolina specializing in transportation who entered into the program this past fall. She is projected to finish her degree in four to five years and is currently working on… Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Myoseon Jang
Born, raised and educated in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Myoseon Jang’s life has been as bustling as the city she’s from. Though here at the University of Florida we are familiar with her research in air pollution, that isn’t the… Read More
Gators & Aggies Go Head-to-Head on Gameday Traffic Management
Have you ever tried to drive through campus on a Gator Gameday? You’ll find it impossible – not just because there are thousands of gator fans crowding the campus, but also because there are road blockades and police directing you… Read More
Director of UFTI Honored with ARTBA’s Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has awarded UFTI’s very own Dr. Lily Elefteriadou with the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award. ARTBA advocates for strong investment in the U.S. transportation design and construction industry. It also hosts… Read More
Juniors & Seniors: Apply for the STRIDE Transportation Research Internship Program (TRIP)
Applications for the STRIDE Transportation Research Internship Program for summer 2016 are now accepted. Juniors and seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a 3.0 GPA or above are eligible to apply. The internship program is designed for… Read More