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05/27/2026

This , we're spotlighting magnetic particle imaging research from the Rinaldi-Ramos Research Lab! 🧲

Graduate student Aniela Nozka from the UF Department of Chemical Engineering explains how this work could help researchers track where drugs go in the body in real time.

At the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, the team uses iron oxide tracers and flash nanoprecipitation to visualize therapies as they move through the body. This approach could help clinicians better understand drug delivery and personalize treatment dosing for patients.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/I1xze6--EqU

05/20/2026

This , we're spotlighting the future of construction with concrete 3D printing research at the University of Florida! 🏗️

Graduate student Tor Slowe from UF Industrial and Systems Engineering in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering discusses his work on monitoring, detecting, and mitigating internal and external defects in large-scale concrete 3D printing.

This research focuses on improving how the printing process is controlled and understood to support more reliable and safer 3D-printed structures.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/nSa0mAjn374

05/13/2026

How can satellite imagery help identify which beaches are safe for vehicles? 🌊

This , we're highlighting University of Florida research using high-resolution satellite imagery to assess vehicle trafficability on sandy beaches with complex topography.

Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, the UF Center for Coastal Solutions project explores applications for military and naval landings, evacuation route planning, and improving public awareness of which beach areas are safe and accessible for vehicles.

UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering graduate student Stephen Adusei explains how this research can help determine optimal vehicle routes and guide planning efforts.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/D9BERJOwYaw

05/06/2026

This , we're spotlighting University of Florida research that developed an AI-powered tool for early detection and severity prediction of knee osteoarthritis (OA)! ⚕️

The system allows users to upload an existing X-ray image, which is then analyzed to determine whether knee osteoarthritis is present and, if so, its severity.

Gopal Manukonda explains how this UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering technology supports early diagnosis, helping identify the condition before symptoms become severe and enabling more timely care and management.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/g7OcxzIww9E

05/04/2026

Welcome back to ! 🚀

Today, Dr. Piyush Jain joins Dr. Jackson Streeter in the elevator to pitch CasNx, a company developing CRISPR-based technologies to treat and improve organs outside the body before transplant.

CasNx is taking on one of healthcare's biggest challenges: organ scarcity. Using CRISPR-based technology, the team works to remove viruses, reduce incompatibility, and help organs last longer.

As a UF Innovate Accelerate client based at Sid Martin Biotech, CasNx is advancing this work within the innovation ecosystem. The team is also driving research through the Jain Lab at the University of Florida, with support from the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the UF Department of Chemical Engineering.

🌐 Learn more about this work: https://www.casnx.com/

If you're an entrepreneur with a story to share and a company to pitch, send us a direct message!

The graduation celebrations continue! We’re shining a spotlight on another one of our standout interns as they prepare t...
05/01/2026

The graduation celebrations continue! We’re shining a spotlight on another one of our standout interns as they prepare to take their next professional leap. 🎓🐊

Evan joined UF Innovate in the fall of 2025 as a marketing and patent research intern. He’s made a significant impact by leveraging his analytical mindset to evaluate emerging technologies and support our commercialization efforts.

After earning his bachelor's degrees in computer science and economics from the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Evan is headed to Chicago to begin a career in consulting with Ernst & Young! While he's excited for the move, he’ll certainly miss his routine of running down the Hawthorne Trail. 🏃

Evan shared that his favorite part of the internship was seeing his writing skills evolve over the past year. Having the opportunity to translate complex technical data into compelling narratives has been a rewarding highlight of his time with the team.

We’re incredibly excited to see the impact he'll make in the consulting world. Evan's sharp focus and growth during his time here have been a joy to witness, and he leaves big shoes to fill. Cheers to your next chapter, Evan! 🎉

Another Gator is getting ready for their next big chapter! 🎓🐊Nathan joined UF Innovate in Fall 2024 as a marketing and p...
04/30/2026

Another Gator is getting ready for their next big chapter! 🎓🐊

Nathan joined UF Innovate in Fall 2024 as a marketing and patent intern, supporting University of Florida by drafting non-confidential summaries and conducting prior art searches to attract licensees and assess a project's patentability.

Graduating with a B.S. in physics, Nathan heads to The University of Chicago for law school—an exciting next step in his academic journey! ⚖️

Nathan shared that his favorite part of UF Innovate was the people, highlighting the supportive and knowledgeable team that had a lasting impact on his experience.

He’ll miss cheering on the Gators at sporting events the most, but we know big things are ahead.

We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes next. Congratulations, Nathan! 🎉

04/29/2026

This , we're spotlighting engineering education research at the University of Florida! ✏️

David Schnoor from UF Industrial and Systems Engineering shares how early learning and subject scheduling can shape students' interest in STEM and help build the next generation of engineers.

The UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering research highlights simple ways schools can better support students and spark long-term interest in engineering.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/o8OyVbq46zw

04/28/2026

The showed up BIG in Miami! 🌴

Proud to represent UF Innovate at eMerge Americas at the University of Florida booth alongside our incredible collaborators UF Warrington College of Business, University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, The Florida Semiconductor Institute, HiPerGator, UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, and Florida Victorious.

The booth stayed packed all day, and we loved every minute of it! Our time in Miami showed that the Gator Nation is everywhere and we're not slowing down. Go Gators! 🐊

Admins, thank you for everything you do for UF Innovate! 💙The UF Innovate ecosystem would not move efficiently without o...
04/27/2026

Admins, thank you for everything you do for UF Innovate! 💙

The UF Innovate ecosystem would not move efficiently without our admins. This morning was a celebration of the incredible people on the team who keep everything running smoothly. A few people are missing from the photos, but every single admin plays a vital role.

Everything works better because of the care, organization, and effort brought every single day. It truly takes a team, and we have the best!

Breakfast from Zen Creative Catering made the celebration even better. 😋

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