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UF earns Carnegie classification for community engagement efforts
The designation recognizes UF's emphasis on experiential learning, student involvement beyond the classroom and collaboration with community partners.
Recent
Italian studies professor appointed as Slater Fellow with Durham University
Mary Watt, Ph.D., was appointed as a Slater Fellow for the spring semester at Durham University in England, where she will engage with students, faculty and the community and continue working on her current book project.
New AI tool for math proofs aims to steer students to creative solutions
UF researcher leads team creating an artificial intelligence tool for mathematics proofs.
New RNA-based “light switch” technology could speed disease testing
The new system, called FARSIGHT, folds into a fluorescent structure and lights up when it encounters a perfectly matched genetic sequence.
UF researchers identify new cancer-killing compounds
Colonel Allen R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professor & Chair of Chemistry, Ron Castellano is one of the researchers now seeking FDA approval.
Alumni Spotlight
15 CLAS alumni-led businesses honored in annual Gator100 rankings
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to celebrate the achievements of 15 alumni entrepreneurs recognized in this year’s Gator100 rankings.
CLAS In The News
Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead
Erin Westgate, an assistant professor of social psychology at the University of Florida, shares why people should daydream instead of checking their phone.
A foundation of trust
Science — Professor of Anthropology Michael Heckenberger, Ph.D., paved the way for collaboration between Indigenous peoples and archaeologists.
Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species
The Conversation - Associate Professor of Biology Gareth J. Fraser, Ph.D., discusses international trade limits on more than 70 shark and ray species.
An 850-pound homage to the Florida bald eagles that repopulated the South
WUFT - Jack Davis, professor or history and author of "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird," emphasizes our region's unique role in eagle recovery.
Research
UF doctoral students honored with NASA FINESST Award
The Early Career Research (ECR) Program’s vision is to empower the next generation of Earth science researchers.
Like sculpting from within: New technique builds advanced materials out of basic plastics
UF chemists have developed a technique to create highly porous materials from the building blocks of everyday plastics for use in many different industries.
Chemistry professor receives AI Research Excellence Award
Adrian Roitberg, Ph.D. and his research team have harnessed the power of HiPerGator, UF’s AI supercomputer, to simulate early-Earth chemical environments.
Mosquito-borne disease research featured ahead of climate conference
UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan, Ph.D. is among the international scientists whose work is featured in the forthcoming “10 New Insights in Climate Science” report, which will be presented at the United Nations COP30 Climate Conference on Nov. 10.
Awards & Honors
AI-accelerated workflow for superconductors recognized by UF Innovate
Uniting chemistry and physics, UF Michelin Science Scholar explores sustainable alternatives to plastics
UF Classics professor elected president of classical society
UF’s Perez Lab Gators team wins international AI protein design competition
GeoSPACE field program honored with national award for advancing inclusive STEM education
CLAS Videos
The Noll Family Fund
The Noll Family Fund provides research travel funds for history undergraduates which helps to remove the barriers to undergraduate research experiences.
Ytori Magazine
In the latest issue of Ytori, discover the power of experiential learning and how CLAS is teaching students to think independently and make their voices heard.
