Tag: faculty
Tracking rain patterns will improve hurricane forecasting, UF researcher finds
Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Professor of Geography Corene Matyas, has identified the patterns of rain rates within storms to help more accurate predictions of major storms.
Three college faculty honored as AAAS fellows
A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.
The Invasion of Ukraine: a 3 year perspective
Three years after Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, UF political scientist Bryon Moraski provides updates on the war.
Karen Bjorndal retires after over 50 years at UF
After more than 50 years of research and teaching at UF, Director of the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research Karen Bjorndal has retired.
Distinguished Professor awarded Galileo Galilei Medal
Pierre Sikivie, recently retired Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Florida, has been selected as one of 2 recipients of the Galileo Galilei Medal for 2025.
Did COVID-19 prediction formulas miss something? New study suggests yes.
A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete.
Antarctic ice sheet faces “death by a thousand cuts”
In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.
Two UF geography faculty named AAG Fellows
Department of Geography faculty members Jane Southworth and Corene Matyas have been named fellows by the American Association of Geographers.
2025 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.
Humanities play integral role in the UF Astraeus Space Institute
Imagination and curiosity meet critical analysis and scientific reasoning in the formation of the UF Astraeus Space Institute.
Join us in a journey to the stars: A letter from the Dean
Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Ytori, where we explore the role of imagination and creativity in our journey to the stars.
CLAS faculty employ creative approaches for civic contributions
Meet a sociologist, a medical geographer and a chemist whose passion for research and teaching is emblematic of the luminous faculty within CLAS.
UF honors course explores use of AI in interstellar communication
A new (Un)Common Writes course invites students to not only think out of the box, but to burn the box altogether.
UF Psychologist leads the way in brain aging research
An aging brain does not have to be an unhealthy brain. Here is what we have learned.
Creative License
Explore new book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
A generous gift propels space research
Private support elevates UF's stature in future NASA flagship missions.
Associate professor enables dialogue through art and music; receives Fulbright Specialist Grant
Supported by a Fulbright Specialist Grant received in 2024, UF Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez spent two weeks collaborating at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM).
20 CLAS faculty receive Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund awards
The 2025 recipients of The Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund at UF have been announced.
UF history professor helps craft policy recommendations for national cannabis education
Joseph Spillane, chair of the Department of History, contributed his historical expertise to this National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel
Warning: Don’t miss Thanksgiving dinner, it’s more meaningful than you think
UF researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., investigate the factors that lead people to underestimate the meaningfulness of future life experiences.