What Have We Done For You Today?
Research Spotlights
The University of Florida's presence in your life may be as close as your office, your kitchen cupboard, your medicine chest or your garage.
Consider, for instance, that UF is an economic engine for the state. UF is responsible for nearly 75,000 jobs in Florida and has an annual economic impact of nearly $6 billion. Every dollar invested in UF produces an $8 return.
But on a more personal level, chances are good that University of Florida research has benefitted you directly and you may not have even realized it. Take a look at just a few examples of the remarkable things our researchers have developed to make your life better:
- Bacteria-resistant bandage
- A new type of wound dressing that could keep dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria from spreading in hospitals, a problem that leads to thousands of deaths in the United States each year.
- Termite prevention system
- A termite-prevention system that protects more than 2 million homes and famous structures, including The White House and Statue of Liberty.
- Soap-sniffer for health care
- A scanner that checks health-care workers' hygiene by detecting sanitizer or soap fumes on their hands; if there isn't any, a badge on their shirt buzzes.
- Hurricane-resistant houses
- A massive wind machine that generates 130-mph winds to test building materials and make homes safer during hurricanes.