From the nonstick Teflon pans that make cooking a breeze to the stain-resistant carpet that keeps our homes looking new, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been heralded as miracle workers in our daily lives. However, beneath ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Each spring, UF ABE Design II student teams present their capstone design projects to faculty and the ABE advisory board. Projects are judged based on their overall use of engineering, science, and mathematics in design solution, sustainability, ... READ MORE
Category: Academics
UF ABE’s Vivek Sharma, Ph.D. was awarded a $1.3 M grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) – Office of Agricultural Water Policy to expand his extension work in the Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
ABE’s Rio Bonham specializes in hydrological modeling; if you asked him to give an elevator pitch of his work he might say something along the lines of, ‘I use computers to predict where water is going to be’. However, inarguably, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Water
The University of Florida's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Kiker, Ph.D., as its Interim Chair, effective January 2. Kiker brings 20 years of experience as a faculty ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
In a world where climate uncertainty and food scarcity are becoming increasingly pressing issues, Ying Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor at UF’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is working on solutions. Her research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students pursue a variety of careers after graduation. Some students become geneticists and nutritionists while some work in conservation and policy. Last summer, CALS students Esther Fulford ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to Florida’s natural waterways and water quality. Runoff refers to water from everyday rain events, which happen frequently during our summer months. Contaminants such as fertilizer, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water
The UF/IFAS Agricultural and Biological Engineering department honors our alumni and friends who work to further enhance our discipline and industry. Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Distinguished Achievement, Service, and Alumni Award ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Discovering a Passion Andy Brantmeyer, a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Operations Management (AOM) in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Department, says his journey into the world of agriculture took a leap of faith. Growing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth