¼ø»Æʦapp's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award
Dana J. Vouglitois in ¼ø»Æʦapp's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.
¼ø»Æʦapp's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems
¼ø»Æʦapp engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.
60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
A first-of-its-kind national ¼ø»Æʦapp study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.
Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline
An ¼ø»Æʦapp study of 4,800 real-world driving trips found that subtle changes in speed control, braking and trip patterns may signal early cognitive decline before diagnosis.
¼ø»Æʦapp Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification
An ¼ø»Æʦapp engineering researcher has received an NSF CAREER award to study why amine-based sorbents degrade, aiming to design longer-lasting materials for capturing carbon dioxide, toxins and "forever chemicals."
Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers used micro-CT imaging and AI to reveal how coral disease alters skeleton structure with 98% accuracy, offering a faster, powerful tool to assess reef health and guide conservation.
¼ø»Æʦapp's Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Appointed to Three ASCE Committees
Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed to three prestigious committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges
A multiyear ¼ø»Æʦapp collaborative NSF study found Noyce programs help maintain well-prepared, stable STEM teachers in high-need schools, reducing vacancies and improving equitable access to quality STEM education.
¼ø»Æʦapp Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of ¼ø»Æʦapp's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.
¼ø»Æʦapp-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback
¼ø»Æʦapp and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Florida nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.