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By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Image source: Adobe Stock. (Hand of a young woman searching for a location on a map online on a smartphone) 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 ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Bryan Weiksnar on the University of Florida campus. (Image credit: Bryan Weiksnar) 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 ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Image credit: Chris Ferraro, Ph.D. (ash from municipal solid waste incineration) 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 ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Seckin Ozkul, Ph.D., assistant professor and director, Supply Chain Innovation Lab, University of South Florida 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 ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Renan Favero at left with Eric Gordin, P.E., president of the Florida-Puerto Rico ITE district chapter. Congratulations to Renan Favero for winning the Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award at the Florida-Puerto Rico Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) District Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, on August 12, 2025. Renan ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI From left: Amy Aida, Gustavo Zschaber, Bryce Grame, Yasmine Al Moghrabi, Enock Mwambeleko Bryce Grame and Gustavo Zschaber, both University of Florida civil engineering graduate students specializing in transportation engineering, won first place during the 3-Minute Student Pitch Competition held as part of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI From left: Scott Washburn, Abira Aashish, Bryce Grame, Sanidhya Dadia, Michael Panarisi, Fabio Sasahara, Faizur Himel, Michael Hayes, and Renan Favero The University of Florida Institute of Transportation Engineers (UFITE) Student Chapter recently claimed its second T-Bowl title in 12 years. The competition was held on Aug. 11 during the ...

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Key West’s famous Duval Street panoramic view, South Florida Keys (Adobe Stock) The streets of Key West always buzz with life. On any given day, you’ll see tourists pedaling past charming pastel-colored cottages, tourists stepping off sunbaked cruise ships wandering about, and roosters – yes, roosters – strutting confidently ...