October News 2019
Student Spotlight: Fabio Sasahara
Fabio spent time working on infrastructure projects in Brazil before he made the decision to return to school.
The start of Fabio's academic career with UFTI coincided with the beginning of a National Cooperative Highway Research Project (NCHRP 15-57) under Dr. Lily Elefteriadou. The match-up of these two beginnings helped direct his academic research toward Highway Capacity Analysis.
Recently, Fabio has been recognized for his outstanding achievements; this year he will receive the International Student Achievement Certificate of Excellence. 
Dr. Elefteriadou Shares the Potential of I-STREET at a Workshop hosted by Info Tech
This past month, the University of Florida and Info Tech hosted the North American Linked Data in Architecture and Construction (LDAC) Workshop on Linked Building Data and Semantic Web Technologies (WLS 2019). The theme of the workshop was the Future of Information Exchanges and Interoperability . 
Dr. Lily Elefteriadou presented a plenary session “Capitalizing on Autonomy, Connectivity, and other Advanced Technologies to Enhance Mobility and Safety: The I-STREET Testbed.” 
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New Marketing and Communications Specialist
Caraline Duke joined UFTI at the end of September after almost 6 years with the UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology.
She has a master's degree in Science and Health Communications from UF. Caraline is passionate about communicating research information to people, particularly when that research impacts lives - as transportation research does.
Caraline will work to communicate the exciting research going on at the UFTI, T2 and McTrans Centers, and STRIDE through newsletters, press-releases, and video on our websites and social media platforms.
Do you know about the WTS Student Chapter at UF?
Diversity in research and engineering is vital. We all bring our own experiences and perspectives to the table, and that diversity and collaboration leads to new and exciting innovations.
The WTS Student Chapter at UF strives to establish a college-based student community (that welcomes all people regardless of gender expression) focusing on advancing women in transportation through professional workshops, networking, and community service.
From left to right: Sindy Wu (Webmaster), Paige Highstone (President), Ala Alobeidyeen (Vice-President), Mary Jeghers (Secretary), and Shabnam Medhizadah (Treasurer)
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