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Stay 6 Feet Apart. Simulated Cough Reveals That May Not be Enough

By | April 21, 2020

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers use flow visualization to demonstrate how far a mechanically simulated cough travels and lingers in the air.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to Make Thousands of Face Shields for Baptist Health South Florida

By | April 8, 2020

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ engineers have developed a disposable face shield that only requires clear polyester plastic, elastic fabric bands, and a laser cutter. Unlike 3D printed solutions, this process is simple and quick.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Makes 'U.S. News & World Report' Lists for Best Graduate Programs

By | March 17, 2020

More than one dozen Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's 2021 "Best Graduate Programs."

Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers

By | February 3, 2020

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s College of Engineering and Computer Science received $569,482 from Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office to develop advanced fibers to enhance the performance of military helmets and body armor.

Immersive Simulator Tests 'Trust' Between Humans and Self-driving Cars

By | January 9, 2020

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed a unique immersive simulator that provides a convincingly lifelike virtual reality simulation to test trust between humans and self-driving cars.

Quadriplegic Veteran, Paralympic Athlete Earns Engineering Degree

By | December 12, 2019

From serving for the military in Iraq to a traumatic accident that left him quadriplegic, Carlos Leon has faced adversity time after time and powered through these major challenges only to meet success.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Awarded $1.68 Million from Florida Division of Emergency Management

By | November 25, 2019

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Division of Emergency Management project will create a framework for flood risk management.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Professor Appointed Member of Prestigious Academia Europaea

By | November 25, 2019

Borivoje "Borko" Furht, Ph.D., a professor in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently appointed as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea founded in 1988.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Receives University of Distinction Approval

By | November 22, 2019

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s "University of Distinction" plan for applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics was officially approved today by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System.

Machine-learning Algorithms Track Tremors in Parkinson's Patients

By | October 30, 2019

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, can continuously monitor the severity of tremors in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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