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UF Researcher: Systematic Markdowns Can Lead To Increased Profits

GAINESVILLE — Although retailers often view markdowns and clearance sales as necessary evils, a systematic and pre-planned markdown system will actually lead to even greater profits for the retailer, according to a University of Florida study.

Filed under Research, Business, Technology on Thursday, March 25, 1999.

Algebra Without Equations, Engineering Without Diagrams?

Well, maybe not, but a University of Florida computer engineering professor is at work on augmenting traditional reasoning tools with three-dimensional virtual objects

Filed under Research, Technology, Engineering, Sciences on Tuesday, March 23, 1999.

Program Developed At UF Enables Computer To “Emote” In Speech

GAINESVILLE — A recent University of Florida computer engineering graduate student has created a program that gives a computerized voice synthesizer the unusual ability to convey human emotional states including anger, sadness and fear.

Filed under Research, Health, Technology, Education on Monday, February 15, 1999.

UF Team Achieves Milestone In Design Of New Semiconductors

GAINESVILLE — A group of University of Florida engineers is the first to develop an important building block for a new breed of electronic switches likely to provide smooth, uninterrupted electricity in the coming era of utility deregulation.

Filed under Research, Business, Technology, Engineering on Friday, February 5, 1999.

UF Dentist’s Web Course To Help Improve Access To Care For Those With Disabilities

GAINESVILLE—Current research emphasizes oral health is a vital part of our overall well-being. But for many people with disabilities — either mental, physical or emotional - finding a dentist trained to care for them can be difficult.

Filed under Research, Health, Technology, Education on Friday, January 22, 1999.