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Affiliated Centers
Center for Applied Optimization
The Center for Applied Optimization at the University of Florida is an interdisciplinary center which encourages joint research and applied projects among faculty from engineering, mathematics and business. (CoDirectors: Dr. Panos Pardalos and Dr. William Hager)
Center for Health & the Built Environment
The Center for Health and the Built Environment is a research center focused on teaching, research, and service to address the relationship of the built environment to health outcomes with special attention to vulnerable populations. (Director: Dr. Ruth Steiner, Professor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning)
Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM)
ETDM process incorporates environmental considerations into transportation planning to inform project delivery.
Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program (FTBSEP)
FTBSEP employs the diverse skills of a Regional Training Team composed of teachers and other professionals around the state to encourage walking and bicycling as healthy and environmentally responsible transportation choices. (Director: Dr. Dan Connaughton, Professor, Department of Tourism, Recreation & Sport Management) Geo-Facilities Planning & Information Research Center (GeoPlan Center)
The UF GeoPlan Center works to support land use, transportation, and environmental planning in the State of Florida by providing geospatial and planning expertise, data, training, and education to the stakeholders involved in the planning process. The center is housed in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning. (Director: Dr. Alexis Thomas, Department of Urban & Regional Planning)
University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity, and Participation (I-MAP)
I-MAP focuses on mobility and transportation through the lifespan. Mobility and transportation enable activity, facilitate participation in society, promote access to goods and services, and enhances quality of life. (Director: Dr. Sherrilene Classen, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy)
Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering Center
The Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering Center at the University of Florida is an interdisciplinary center that encourages joint research and applied projects among faculty from Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration in conjunction with industry participants. (Co- Directors: Dr. Elif Akcali and Dr. Yongpei Guan)
