The Transdisciplinary Participatory Research Exchange Program, led jointly by the University of Florida (UF) and Universidad Amazónica de Pando (UAP), has a clear mission: to empower the next generation of scientists to engage in transdisciplinary research aimed at addressing pressing societal challenges. Focusing on critical topics such as the green economy, environmental concerns, climate action, energy transition, and gender, this program creates a dynamic platform for collaborative research and cross-cultural experiences, bridging the gap between undergraduate students at UAP and graduate students at UF.

The program unfolds through a well-structured sequence of learning, research, mentoring, and dissemination activities. Students take short courses covering essential... READ MORE

This past summer, Hana Elkady spent her time in Egypt completing her undergraduate studies through her Sustainability in The Built Environment Senior Capstone project. Egypt is a developing country located in Northeast Africa that connects Africa to the Middle East. It is also Hana Elkady home country in which she lived in until the age of seven and have returned to each summer. "No one has knowledge of the tap water quality in Egypt nor does anyone trust it enough to drink it" Elkady said.

The rapid growth of the country has put immense pressure on its sole water resource, The Nile River. Hana wanted to give back to her people by evaluating the water quality of my country by using the WELL Water Concept in hopes of providing meaningful solutions through the results found.

The WELL Standard is a green building certification created in 2014 by the International WELL Building Institute that focuses on enhancing human health and well-being in the built environment. The... READ MORE

This successful study abroad program hosted in the Summer, allowed students to further their knowledge of European life, economy, history, & politics in a highly immersive environment.

Through coursework and site visits, students became more knowledgeable about global problems affecting the Mediterranean - Southern Italy in particular. Students also analyzed issues such as migration, economic trends and challenges in the European Union, religion and identity in the Mediterranean, international criminal organizations, the global causes affecting the destruction of marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean, and the impact of international tourism on small Italian communities. The program included activities and assignments to foster the integration of experiential and academic learning and to help students articulate their learning and skills digitally through the development of an electronic portfolio.

Congrats to Program Director ... READ MORE