Congratulations to R. Raymond Issa on being elected Vice President for North America of the Pan American Federation of Engineering Societies (UPADI), representing over 4 million engineers across the Americas. He was sworn in on March 7, 2025, in Bogotá, Colombia. Previously, he served as Chair of the UPADI Technical Council (2023–2025), coordinating the work of 24 technical committees. Issa is a UF Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Advanced Construction Information Modeling. Congratulations!
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March 17, 2025
Syeda Rida Rizvi is a Fulbrighter from Pakistan who is currently in her final semester at UF. She is pursuing her Masters of Science in Molecular Cell Biology from the department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Rida is conducting her research that will conclude in thesis at the Zajac-Kaye lab, where her focus of research is Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors(PanNETs) She participated in the UF health Cancer Centre Research showcase 2025, held on 12th February. On this occasion, over 190 posters were displayed and judged. Rida presented her work on Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors which revolved around establishing a novel relationship between Thymidylate Synthase (an essential enzyme for DNA metabolism), AMPK (the metabolic rheostat of the cell) and mTOR in the context of energy related metabolism in PanNETs.
Rida was one of the five winners who were chosen for the best poster award. The award included a generous sum of $500 for each winner which can be used toward professional... READ MORE
March 17, 2025
This month's Alumni Class Notes features Jim Fatzinger, DBA, Ed.D, MBA (DBA '20), who has been honored with the Fulbright Association Excellence in Advocacy Award. The award recognizes his outstanding support of the Fulbright mission as a Fulbright Specialist with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and as President of the Kentucky Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Congratulations, Jim!
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March 17, 2025
On March 11, 2025, UFIC welcomed a distinguished delegation from South Korea, including representatives from KAIST GCC (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Global Commercialization Center), ETRI (Electronics Telecommunication Research Institute), and Y-Tech, Inc. During a welcome reception at the UFIC Large Conference Room, discussions centered on fostering global collaboration in technology commercialization, research, and innovation.
Dr. Yong-Kyu "YK" Yoon, Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Multidisciplinary nano and Microsystems (MnM) Laboratory presented an update on recent UF semiconductor work and progress.
The visit aligns with UF’s growing focus on semiconductor research, highlighted by the recent launch of the UF Semiconductor Research Institute. With UF emerging as a leader in advanced semiconductor technology and AI-driven innovation, the meeting provided a valuable opportunity to... READ MORE
March 17, 2025
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I’ve shared several case studies in this blog highlighting different ways colleges and universities I’ve worked with are building intercultural competence among their students, staff, and faculty (additional case studies can be found here). This month, I’m outlining how a large, public institution—the University of Florida—has been building intercultural capacity in a way that is intentional, yet also organic—an approach Paloma Rodriguez, Director of the Office of Global Learning, has referred to as “building an intercultural ecosystem.”
Background & Impetus
The University of Florida (UF), located in Gainesville, Florida, enrolls more than 61,000 students,... READ MORE
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