Friction, Focus and Forward Motion
Triple Gator, trailblazer and PECASE recipient. Alison Dunn makes UF MAE proud with her curiosity, mentorship, and innovation. Scroll through this exclusive MAE Momentum feature, to see how she’s shaping engineering, one surface at a time.
Eric Realmuto Selected as Naval Reactors Engineer and 2025 General Albritton Scholar
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 Program….
MAE Students Represent at HiPerGator Dedication
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, led…
Empowering Future Engineers with SHPE
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 welcome…
UF engineering team tackles spaceflight fuel challenge in zero-gravity experiment
“Once cryogenic liquid turns to vapor, it can no longer be used as propellant. Our research is focused on providing a technology to minimize or even eliminate that boil-off loss.” said the research teams lead, Jacob Chung, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and member of the Astraeus Space Institute. The work —…
Tracking the fiery path of particles: UF leads combustion research
A research team led by the University of Florida is using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to explore swarms of airborne particles to solve combustible mysteries, a study that may lead to more efficient engines and better combustion in power plants. What can we learn from fast-and-furious particles burning in a group? “It can improve safety, including…
Remembering Dr. Jill Elizabeth Manning Peterson
“Keep your eye on where you want to go, but all you have to do is conquer one day at a time.” -Jill Peterson The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida mourns the passing of Dr. Jill Elizabeth Manning Peterson, a pioneering professor, beloved mentor, and tireless advocate for women in…
Hannah Roberts Represents UF in Space Force Research Project
UF MAE is proud to celebrate Hannah Roberts, a Ph.D. student in UF’s Astraeus Space Institute working with Dr. Amor Menezes in the SYBORGS Lab. Recently featured in UF News, she represented UF in a collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Space Force. See the full article on UF News →
In Memory of Dr. Chen-Chi Hsu, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering honors the memory of Dr. Chen-Chi Hsu, Professor Emeritus, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 89. A dedicated educator, researcher, and mentor, Dr. Hsu served on the MAE faculty for nearly three decades and continued to support the department long after his retirement. Dr….
From MAE to Mission-Ready: Rebecca Boxerman’s Career of Service and Innovation
Rebecca Boxerman, master of mechanical engineering and proud UF MAE alum, is soaring to new heights. From her early days as a driven student at the University of Florida to her leadership role within the Navy’s cutting-edge technology programs, Boxerman’s career reflects a rare blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and dedicated mentorship. With a passion…