Innovative project brings the universe to UWF and beyond

From the sparkling stars of constellations to the outer reaches of our galaxy, humans have long been fascinated by the wonders of outer space. The pursuit of exploration and knowledge were the driving forces behind an exciting LEAD: The Staff Version team project recently unveiled at the University of West Florida. LEAD, which stands for […]

UWF faculty and students develop goggles for early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

University of West Florida faculty and undergraduate students recently developed Pulsed Medical LED goggles for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. The product was researched and designed through a partnership between the Department of Psychology, Department of Physics and Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UWF. Dr. Mohamed Khabou, professor […]

UWF physics students honored by two national organizations

The University of West Florida Department of Physics celebrated two major accomplishments at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Seven UWF students traveled to present at the American Physical Society’s March Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, and one student came home with an award from the national organization. The department also earned a distinction from […]

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UWF student researches ways to improve space mission instruments

Andria Palmer, a senior physics major at UWF, spent her summer at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics researching and testing methods to improve the instruments used in space missions. Palmer participated in CU-Boulder’s Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training program, which is facilitated through Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates. […]

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