Dr. Carl Crane has been awarded the 2015-2016 Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Undergraduate Teacher of the Year Award. The award was primarily based on his work in developing the course EML 2023, Computer Aided Graphics and Design. He introduced… Read More
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UFTI Affiliate Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Dr. Michele Manuel is an associate professor in the UF Department of Materials Science and Engineering as well as a UFTI affiliate. She has been a faculty member at UF since 2008 and has worked on a variety of projects,… Read More
STRIDE Research Coordinator Wins CUTC Administrative Leadership Award
Born in Puerto Rico and raised by the world, Ines Aviles-Spadoni has a warmth about her that you feel in every interaction she has with students, faculty, and staff. So naturally does she go about aiding the institute that you… Read More
UF Faculty & Student Research Participation at the 95th Annual Meeting of TRB
University of Florida was well represented at the 95th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Nearly forty faculty and students were represented in almost thirty papers and presentations. Please see below for the full list, including abstracts. Analysis… Read More
UFTI’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellow Receives Award for Best Oral Presentation
The University of Florida Transportation Institute’s (UFTI) very own Deja Jackson took home Best Oral Presentation at the 2016 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Transportation Research Showcase for her work titled “Today’s Perception of Vehicle Safety and Its Impact… Read More
UFTI Annual Report (2014-2015)
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.
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