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UF-led Study Explores Differences in COVID-19 Severity Internationally
Sadie Ryan, associate professor of medical geography, participated in a study evaluating why some countries are hit harder than others by the virus.
Building Ethics Into Artificial Intelligence Systems
Philosophy professor Duncan Purves weighs the ethical questions that emerge as algorithms increasingly shape the world around us.
CLAS Welcomes New Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Bianca Evans-Donaldson brings a depth of experience supporting underrepresented students.
UF Biologist Receives NSF Grant to Investigate Shark ‘Skin Teeth’
A collaborative grant will delve into the mysteries of shark skin to inform future design applications.
About 35% of COVID-19 Infections Never Show Symptoms
UF mathematician Burton Singer contributed to a review of more than 350 studies that determined the prevalence of asymptomatic infection.
Prof. Jillian Hernandez Named Getty Residential Scholar
Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez will take residence and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty Center.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Earn $39.6 Million for Research
In fiscal year 2021, the college brought in substantial funding for important research, despite the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Silvery Film is Opening New Possibilities for Flexible Electronics
UF chemists' efficient process for synthesizing this semiconducting polymer could be a game-changer.
Using CRISPR, UF Team Identifies Targets for COVID-19 Antiviral Therapies
Research assistant professor Michael Norris and biological scientist Andrew P. Bluhm of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worked to identify dozens of novel therapeutic targets.
Physics Graduate Student Receives Prize for Invited Talk
Physics graduate student Prachi Sharma received the best presentation SIlver Prize for her invited talk at an international conference.
CLAS Students and Alumni Named Fulbright Finalists for 2021-22
Out of nine UF finalists and four alternates, six finalists and two alternates were from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
NSF Awards $1 Million to Study Sustainable Indigenous Practices
Faculty from the Department of Geography and the Center for Latin American Studies are among a multidisciplinary team of researchers awarded by the National Science Foundation to study the Ecuadorian Amazon.