Category: Staff

David Sante, a facilities operations specialist in UF’s Department of Chemical Engineering, keeps labs running, equipment moving and complex projects on track. His dedication, technical expertise and willingness to help others recently earned him a University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Award.

Shirley Kelly has worked for the University of Florida since Spring 1967 – nearly 55 years! During her time at UF, she has impacted the lives of countless students and helped motivate and inspire students to reach their goals. As the first African American hired in engineering at the University of Florida, her contributions have […]

Shaura Thomas, M.Ed., GCDF, joined the University of Florida Department of Chemical Engineering as a new Undergraduate Academic Advisor on June 25, 2021. Thomas earned an undergraduate degree in Family, Youth and Community Sciences, and a master’s degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education, both from UF. She has 11 years of experience in academic […]

The award recognizes UF faculty and staff who have championed the career development of students through collaboration and mentorship.