WHAT: The 2015 Emerald Coast BEST robotics competition will be held at the University of West Florida Field House on Saturday, Nov. 7. BEST encourages high school and middle school students to engage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics career fields through their participation in the science and engineering-based competition. The 2015 competition is named […]
The University of West Florida is pleased to announce a new program offering with the creation of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Now in its startup year, the program is a direct response to the increased workforce demand for mechanical engineers in Northwest Florida and consistent requests from the local community – notably […]
University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids, ages 7-17, to engage in a fun learning experience, where they will learn how to code and develop apps, websites, games and more. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer-led movement that establishes free, non-profit coding clubs and sessions for elementary, middle […]
A team of UWF engineering students brought home the second-place award in the IEEE IAS Myron Zucker Student Design Contest, an international competition judged by the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Industry Applications Society. UWF Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty nominates students for the prestigious competition. In 2014, one such project was the “Design […]
Students in the electrical and computer engineering department at the University of West Florida are choosing to continue learning beyond the end of the school year by applying for competitive summer internships at companies in Pensacola, Fla. and beyond. “ECE students enjoy great internship opportunities with local and national companies and research institutions,” said department […]
On Saturday, Feb. 21, the University of West Florida hosted students from Northwest Florida’s public and private schools in the Florida Panhandle at the fourth annual Northwest Regional Florida Science Olympiad. The event was held at the UWF College of Science, Engineering and Health. Florida Science Olympiad is an official state chapter of Science Olympiad, […]
The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]
University of West Florida professor Dr. Muhammad H. Rashid was recently awarded the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Industry Application Society, adding to the continued success of the UWF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recently, two student teams –advised by Rashid – placed first and second in the Myron Zucker Undergraduate Student Design […]
The University of West Florida will host its first Scholars Week from Tuesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26. The week-long event, titled “A Celebration of Ideas,” will feature guest speakers Dr. Kelly Mack, executive director of Project Kaleidoscope, Association of American Colleges and Universities, and UWF President Judy Bense. The ADVANCE keynote address will be […]
The National Flight Academy (NFA) and the University of West Florida (UWF) officially joined forces in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education and Professional Development for the Ambition program in a ceremony that took place today at the National Flight Academy facility. Retired Navy Vice Admiral Gerald Hoewing, President of the National Flight Academy, […]
On Saturday February 23, the University of West Florida hosted 14 teams from four different counties in the Florida Panhandle at the 2nd Northwest Regional Science Olympiad. The event was held at the UWF School of Science and Engineering (SSE). Florida Science Olympiad is an official state chapter of Science Olympiad, Inc. The goal of Science […]
The Florida Board of Governors approved $3.75 million in funding at their Board meeting last week to the University of West Florida (UWF) to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Information Technology Performance Funding, under funding created by Florida legislature. This $15 million funding program awards 25 percent of $15 million to the top […]
