The University of North Florida has been awarded a grant to provide immersive research education focused on pediatric rehabilitation and assistive technology. Students will participate in a 12-week program with coursework, guest speakers, mentored projects, and hands-on exposure to data science and clinical populations.
The University of North Florida Institute of Environmental Research and Education is assessing the impact of road-stream crossings on river systems. The project aims to improve aquatic connectivity and strengthen coastal resilience, providing valuable insights for regional planning and flood hazard reduction.
Researchers at UNF will develop a system to spot and fix problems during the printing process, reducing flaws in 3D-printed metal parts. The project aims to dramatically reduce defects, leading to fewer failed builds, lower costs, and more sustainable production methods.
The University of North Florida has been recognized for its sustained commitment to community partnership, earning the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement for the third time. This distinction reflects years of intentional work to integrate community engagement into teaching, learning, research and service.
JAX Hub connects startups, scaleups, and UNF's graduate talent to co-create solutions for the next generation of financial services. The program provides industry expertise, real-world testing opportunities, mentorship, and access to a growing innovation ecosystem.
The University of North Florida is opening a state-of-the-art heat exercise laboratory in collaboration with the Korey Stringer Institute and Perry Weather. The lab will support research, education, advocacy, and consultation to prevent exertional heat stroke and optimize safety for athletes, military, and laborers.
A UNF chemistry professor has been awarded a NSF grant to build a custom LIBS system and develop new calibration strategies. The project aims to improve trace-level analyte detection and transform not only LIBS but also other analytical technologies.
Researchers at UNF will investigate the molecular machinery preventing protein misfolding and clumping, a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases. The study aims to develop targeted therapies enhancing the cell's ability to manage misfolded proteins, potentially slowing or preventing disease progression.
The University of North Florida will establish a three-year Archivist-in-Training program with a $350K grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Thirty UNF students will receive paid internships to preserve historical collections, including African American history and oral histories, in Northeast Florida.
The University of North Florida has been awarded a nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service to ramp up coastline restoration efforts in Florida and Georgia. The project will utilize pervious oyster shell habitat (POSH units) to create living shorelines that help restore coastal ecosystems.
A global research team led by UNF physics professors will develop a convergence framework to detect interactions between dark matter and ordinary matter. The project aims to test the feasibility of mineral detection, which could provide new insights into dark matter.
A University of North Florida biologist has received a four-year NIH grant to investigate the functional role of dual-specificity phosphatase 4 (Dusp4) in skeletal muscle atrophy. The study aims to characterize Dusp4's role in modulating muscle size and strength.
A recent study by the University of North Florida's Rosenblatt Lab found that living on a golf course changes alligator feeding habits, leading to different dietary patterns and prey communities. The research, published in Ecology and Evolution, highlights the impact of land use changes on large predators.
A new conceptual framework developed by international researchers, led by UNF's Dr. Scott F. Jones, provides a rigorous and equitable way to compare salt marsh ecosystems worldwide. The framework accounts for the uniqueness of each individual salt marsh and offers guidance on applying it to 11 global examples.
A new UNF study highlights the critical yet understudied factor of salinity changes in ocean and coastlines caused by climate change. Changes in salinity can have potentially devastating impacts on vital coastal and estuarine ecosystems, threatening the health and economy of local communities.
A research team led by the Bureau of Land Management and University of North Florida faculty member Dr. Barry Albright has discovered a 94-million-year-old mosasaur fossil in southern Utah. The discovery sheds new light on the evolution of ancient marine reptiles, including their unique cranial blood supply.
A recent University of North Florida study found that dual COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations significantly reduce reported COVID-19 infection rates. Individuals with dual vaccination were less likely to report COVID-19 infection compared to those unvaccinated, but symptom severity showed no significant difference.
Researchers at UNF's Atomic LEGO Lab have discovered a new electronic phenomenon, asymmetric ferroelectricity, in engineered two-dimensional crystals. This discovery demonstrates the possibility of tailored electronic properties and may lead to interesting technological applications.
The University of North Florida will lead a six-site study using computerized cognitive training to improve cognition and potentially prevent dementia. The five-year study aims to recruit 1001 participants from the Jacksonville area, with a focus on African American and Hispanic populations.
A recent study by UNF found that black teenage girls prefer inclusive body types in anti-obesity advertising, showcasing diverse girls of different body types and promoting healthy lifestyles instead of a specific body-mass index measure. Researchers recommend utilizing social media platforms for message dissemination.
A UNF biology professor has been awarded an NSF grant to continue researching Lake Huron's algal mats, which are thought to hold secrets of life's origins. The research will explore bacterial communication and microbial community structures.