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From stone crabs to semiconductors: ChE Professor Travis Anderson reflects on a rewarding life in science

From a sixth-grade science fair to pioneering semiconductor research, Professor Travis Anderson shares the experiences that shaped his career and passion for engineering.

New technique filters PFAS forever chemicals using “molecular Velcro”

Researchers developed a reusable gel that captures PFAS “forever chemicals” from water more effectively than many existing filters.

UF researchers receive NSF grant to study programmable synthetic cells

UF researchers are developing programmable synthetic cells that mimic how living cells sense and respond to their environment.

ChemE building renovation continues to progress

A recent construction tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing renovation of the Chemical Engineering building, highlighting new framing, infrastructure work and preparations for a future elevator.

‘A true scholar’: ChE graduate advances to elite Ph.D. program

After earning her chemical engineering degree from UF, Jordan Lewis is headed to the University of Pennsylvania’s elite CAMB Ph.D. program. Her research experience spans CRISPR diagnostics, novel genetic tools and microbial biology.

ChE graduate and first-year doctoral student win NSF fellowship

A recent graduate and a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemical Engineering were among the 15 Gator engineers who won the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year.