By: Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S. Earlier this year, STRIDE spearheaded a project led by Dr. Nithin Agarwal, director of the University of Florida Transportation Institute’s (UFTI) Technology Transfer (T2) Center, which focused on transforming transportation education and practices in the southeastern… Read More
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STRIDE Project Unpacks the Promises and Challenges of Promoting Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
By: Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly and revolutionizing many sectors, with transportation engineering among the many discipline areas that are being shaped by this transformative wave. In transportation, AI has the potential to enhance operations, reduce… Read More
Student Spotlight: Agustin Guerra
By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., STRIDE Research Coordinator After spending years living in one of Latin America’s most congested cities, Agustin Guerra, a transportation doctoral student in the University of Florida (UF) Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, set his sights… Read More
STRIDE Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Xiang ‘Jacob’ Yan (UF)
In China, the use of public transportation to facilitate a variety of activities related to daily life is the norm. With a wide-range of alternatives such as light rail, underground metro systems, high-speed rail, bus rapid transit, bike-sharing programs, and… Read More
A Framework to Promote Diversity & Inclusion in Workforce Development in Southeast States (STRIDE Project E5)
Transportation is one of the essential components in a society for accessing various resources and opportunities. However, as we witnessed transportation’s vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of creating a workforce that can effectively meet the needs of the… Read More
Barriers Facilitators of People with Disabilities in Accepting & Adopting Autonomous Shared Mobility Services (STRIDE Project A5)
There is an expectation that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will ease traffic congestion in our communities. But as these technologies are gearing up to be rolled out, engineers, scientists, and leaders at the city, state, and national level must understand the… Read More
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Pruthvi Manjunatha, University of Florida
Dr. Pruthvi Manjunatha’s fascination in transportation engineering evolved out of his curiosity for the subjects of geography, economics, and sociology while pursuing his undergraduate studies at Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. His interest in the world of research was further piqued… Read More
Middle School Engineering Club Wins 2nd Place at Regional Future City Competition, Spring 2020
This past fall a new engineering club at Howard Bishop Middle School in Gainesville, FL became the first school in Alachua County to compete in the national Future City Competition. The club was led by Bishop’s Technology instructor, Mr. John… Read More
UF Girls Engaged in Engineering Day, Spring 2020
(Scroll down to see more images from the events described in this article.) On March 11, 2020, 150 middle school girls from the Sarasota and Orlando areas visited the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) for a day-long Girls… Read More
Touch-A-Truck Community Event and Future City Club
Touch-A-Truck Community Event The UF student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), in conjunction with the STRIDE Center, hosted a children’s activity booth on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the 10th Annual Fun 4 Gator Kids Touch-A-Truck event… Read More