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Researcher: ‘Optical biopsy’ for breast cancer increasingly accurate

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Thursday, November 5, 2009.

Beyond the iPhone: Orlando conference to offer peek at computing future

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — We can find cheap gas or seek out friends. We can track flights or rate restaurants.
But those and other multiplying “apps” for smart phones are only the crest of a wave of smart clothing, toys and tools that will reshape everyday life, just as portable wireless technology has reshaped human interactions [...]

Filed under Business, Engineering, Research, Technology on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

UF receives grant to help boost work force in nuclear-related fields

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has been awarded a $450,000 faculty development grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to help meet the growing need for educated and trained workers in the nuclear power industry, according to the agency.
“The NRC Faculty Development Grant is very valuable to our department and comes at a time [...]

Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Engineering, Florida, Research on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

Engineering researchers: Supercomputer fastest of its type in world

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A supercomputer named Novo-G described by its lead designer as likely the most powerful computer of its kind in the world became operational this week at the University of Florida.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Technology on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

Two UF engineering professors win prestigious $1 million awards

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida engineering researchers are among 100 recipients of the nation’s most prestigious awards for outstanding young scientists and engineers.
David Arnold, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Jacob Jones, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or [...]

Filed under Engineering, Research on Monday, July 13, 2009.

‘Mixed reality’ human helps medical students learn to do intimate exams

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “What brings you in to see me today?”

Filed under Engineering, Gender, Health, Research on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

Team of researchers achieves major step toward faster chips

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research findings could lead to faster, smaller and more versatile computer chips.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Engineer: Computer learning, electrical stimulation offer hope for paralyzed

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Trainers have used it for decades to help athletes build muscle. Late-night TV commercials hawk it as an effortless flab buster.

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Wednesday, March 18, 2009.

FDA: Special clearance for UF-developed antimicrobial wound dressing

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration has given its clearance to an innovative wound dressing primarily developed by University of Florida scientists and engineers and being marketed by a Florida company.
The FDA late last week gave permission for Quick-Med Technologies Inc. to begin selling its “NIMBUS” barrier gauze wound care dressings after reviewing [...]

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Monday, March 2, 2009.

UF coastal engineer: FEMA should update flooding prediction methods

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Loss of life and destroyed property could be avoided if the Federal Emergency Management Agency replaced current flood maps with ones containing high-resolution land surface elevation area — and if the agency used up-to-date modeling techniques.

Filed under Engineering, Florida, Research on Thursday, January 29, 2009.