Breakthroughs, Insights & First Looks from the Cade
Stephanie Bailes, President and CEO of the Cade Museum, highlights the life-changing inventions that originate in Florida and celebrate the state's position as a leader in invention and innovation.
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Through the looking glass
July 8, 2019 There are several very good reasons why Florida is a world class leader in VR/AR software and systems development. Consider the proliferation of creative talent centered around the state’s theme parks, the skills and knowledge taught at places like University of Florida’s Digital Worlds Institute and online through Orlando based Full Sail University, and the cutting edge training being required by NASA and the state’s defense industry. According to Enterprise Florida, the state of Florida is home to perhaps the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training (MST) clusters, with over 300 companies and 22,500 professionals. Florida companies are building simulation and training systems for the defense, medical, entertainment, education and other sectors. Read more... |
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The Age of Autonomous
June 27, 2019 In the past decade, the research and development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has intensified in the U.S. and around the world. Much of the research has been propelled by the benefits of AV advancements to include reduced crashes and traffic fatalities, improved fuel efficiency, reduction in environmental impacts associated with emissions, increased economic productivity, and better access to transportation. As a state, Florida is a leader in AV research and development, policy making and business. Read more... |
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All the small things
June 10, 2019 Today’s innovation generally rests squarely on the shoulders of yesterday’s giants. Recently, 2013 Cade Prize winner, NanoPhotonica announced a $3.5 million investment led by Samsung Ventures. NanoPhotonica’s system of light emitting nano-materials, including Quantum Dots (QDs), and method of layering these materials together, form the core technology for a new generation of electronic displays. The technology allows for a more vivid image, lower manufacturing costs, lighter weight and thinner profile. A display system built at a nanoscale. Read more... |
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Breakthroughs, insights, and first looks from the Cade
April 29, 2019 Inventions solve problems. The commercialization of invention drives our economy, creating jobs and opportunity. Commercialized inventions, also known as products, surround us. Many operate in the background without our awareness, coming only into focus when they become essential in our daily lives. Imagine, for example, an August summer day in Florida without air conditioning. The concept of mechanical refrigeration was invented in the tiny coastal town of Apalachicola, Florida by Dr. John Gorrie. Gorrie researched and treated patients with tropical diseases including yellow fever. Identifying a problem, he noticed their symptoms became worse in heat. Read more... |
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USF team focuses on clean drinking water
April 15, 2019 When it comes to directing multiple groups of collaborators over the years, Daniel Yeh likens his role to that of an orchestra conductor. His work is now being conducted at a feverish tempo in a race to save lives. According to the World Health Organization, 844 million people globally lack a basic drinking-water service. In 2016, the WHO estimated that nearly 900,000 people die annually from dysentery or similar diseases related to unclean water. Having devoted his career to wastewater, Yeh, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of South Florida, is more familiar with these statistics than most. As he outlines next steps for his compact wastewater treatment modules, which include commercializing and mass-production, his sense of urgency is palpable. Read more... |
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Breakthroughs, insights, and first looks from The Cade
March 18, 2019 If you’re searching for some of the most interesting and exciting inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to solve the world’s biggest challenges, you can find them in the state of Florida. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Cade Prize, a $50,000 annual recognition of the boldest ideas in the state, and the entrepreneurship that gets them to market. The prize is open to entrepreneurs, inventors, researchers, and early-stage companies in Florida. Make no mistake: the inventor’s journey requires collaboration and innovation. Read more... |