Category: Student Highlights

As we start the new calendar year and welcome the energy of the spring semester, I’m excited to share the remarkable accomplishments, innovations, and milestones from across UF MAE. Our department continues to thrive with the creativity, dedication, and collaboration of our faculty, staff, and students. Completing our hiring cycle from last year, we’re thrilled to fully welcome six […]

Nursing battles wounds and awaiting repairs, Steggy and Termigator the battle bots are back in Gainesville after a smashing December showing at the National Havoc Robot League World Championships.  The University of Florida’s Gator Robotics team competed in the championship in Norwalk, Connecticut on Dec. 6. About 80 college and non-academic teams competed in three weight classes — 3, 12 and 30 pounds — with up to 30 qualifying bots […]

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) is a national organization that supports students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. It offers members opportunities to grow professionally, build lasting connections, and contribute through service and leadership. The UF chapter is one of the largest student organizations on campus, known for its energetic […]

For years, the courtyard in front of Weil Hall, with its clock tower and time capsule, has been a work in progress. Standing over the busy intersection of Stadium Road and Gale Lemerand Drive across from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the tower has pride of place on the University of Florida campus but had not […]

From her first days in elementary school, Ivanna Milian’s family nurtured her path to becoming a first-generation college student. As they drove to school each morning, her father peppered her with positive affirmations.    “I didn’t really like them, but I think the encouragement as I was growing up really helped me get more confidence,” said […]

This Halloween season, the University of Florida campus was transformed into “Camp Deer Creek,” a 1980s-themed summer camp that has been overrun by demons.  The full-scale haunted house, set up on Norman Field from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, was the brainchild of Swamp Haunters, a student team from the Gator Theme Park Engineering and Design Club in the Herbert […]

Proudly annoucing the release of MAE’s third annual magazine publication! We invite you to explore this edition of MAEmomentum, our most expansive yet, packed with stories showcasing the incredible work of our MAE community—students, student groups, faculty, staff, alumni, and development partners. These pages reflect the impact and ingenuity of our community as we continue to advance […]

On September 4, 2025, Midshipman Eric Realmuto completed the rigorous technical interview process to earn a position as a Naval Reactors Engineer in the United States Navy. This interview occurred at Naval Reactors Engineering Headquarters in Washington D.C., and included two technical engineering interviews and an interview with Admiral William Houston, Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion […]

The University of Florida celebrated the launch of the next generation of its HiPerGator supercomputer this week, marking another major milestone in UF’s artificial intelligence initiative—and MAE students were front and center. Out of only four student groups attending campus-wide, two were from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Swamp Launch and Gator Motorsports, […]

The University of Florida chapter of the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is an extensive organization whose pillars are based on supporting and connecting students to professional, academic, and mentorship opportunities.  Beyond these pillars, SHPE means a home away from home – a Familia, as its members label it. Students of all backgrounds are […]