UNF Connect Fest
Innovative pitches. Top Talent. Expert speakers. The connections and people you want are here. Now more than ever, tech startups are looking for quality talent and students are looking for quality experiences. ConnectFest is the solution to bring both communities face-to-face and plot a course for the future. Whether you are a student interested in entrepreneurship or gaining experience ConnectFest has you covered! With live pitches of innovative tech solutions, expert advice, and unparalleled networking opportunities, there's no better place to find a better path forward.
Dr. Steve Stagon discusses two new engineering programs
UNF Construction Management students took 2nd place overall on their first entry into a national Ethics Competition held by the American Institution of Contractors! 
The University of North Florida College of Computing, Engineering and Construction is unveiling two new engineering degree programs that will begin accepting students in Fall 2021, the Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing and the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering.
An interdisciplinary team of UNF Engineering and Business students won the US Department of Energy Marine Energy Collegiate Competition MacGyver Award. This is highly competitive, and intended to "inspire multidisciplinary teams of undergraduate and graduate students to unlock the power of ocean, rivers, and tides to create a business plan and develop, design, and test the technologies that build resilient coastal communities and provide power at sea".
On October 24th, four student teams, our student teams, ranked in the top 20 in the IEEEXtreme global programming competition. With 3706 teams of students from more than 70 countries, that is no small feat! Learn more about the event and more about the School of Computing, a school dedicated to helping students be the best they can be. Swoop!
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at the University of North Florida is an annual event on a mission to introduce female students in grades three through five to a variety of engineering disciplines via hands-on activities. At 14 percent, women continue to a small influence in the field.
Dr. Juan Aceros and Dr. Mary Lundy have received a prestigious NIH award for Biomedical Research. The program includes a summer research experience and the application period for this opportunity is now open.
The 5th Annual Women Leaders in STEM Conference hosted by the College of Computing Engineering and Construction and the Center for the Advancement of Women in Engineering. Emily Calandrelli - Aerospace Engineer, Author, and Emmy Nominated Host and Executive Producer - will give a keynote speech at 9 am, followed by a panel discussion of prominent engineering leaders, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions, including a special session for middle and high school students.
Meredith Smith, a Construction Management Senior, was awarded a $500 Scholarship at the ASHE luncheon on Thursday, September 26th.
Two engineering students received scholarships at the ACE Mentor Program Presentation for their mentoring time with Creekside and Lee High School ACE Programs.
School of Computing students developed the SoSympo software as part of Dr. Reddivari’s class and presented at the 2018 OneSpark in April winning first place in the Tech zone.
University of North Florida physical therapy and engineering students and faculty provide a 5 year old disabled boy with a battery-charged toy car specially modified for him. News article from Jacksonville.com.
UNF computer science students and one faculty member in a joint effort with Chets Creek Church visit Haiti to replace an existing computer lab with new modern laptop computers.