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UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa
April 10, 2026Experts on African waters from a wide range of disciplines gathered at the University of Florida to discuss ongoing issues and solutions at this year’s Gwendolen M. Carter Conference.
Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., elected chair of Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Board of Directors
April 8, 2026UF Health Cancer Institute member Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition.
Britons are less bored than they used to be. This is bad
April 7, 2026UF Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., comments on technology’s role in boredom for The Economist.
Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal ‘hidden’ stars being born
April 7, 2026Space.com features the James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region by UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Has Revealed the Curious Cosmic Inhabitants of W51, a Once “Invisible” Region of the Cosmos
April 7, 2026UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo discuss their James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region.
Florida Foundations: The Journey to Statehood
April 7, 2026UF Instructional Professor of History Steve Noll, Ph.D., wrote an article called “A Dream More than 30 Years in the Making” for Forum Magazine’s Spring 2026 edition, “Florida Foundations: The Journey to Statehood.”
Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of W51 star-forming region
March 31, 2026A team of UF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the newest and most clear image of a star-forming region.
Gone Medieval: Early Medieval Croatia
March 19, 2026Uf Professor of History Florin Curta joins the “Gone Medieval” podcast to discuss the archives, churches and cultures that made medieval Croatia unique.
Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows
March 19, 2026The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months.
Understanding How Older Adults Think About AI And Related Tech
March 17, 2026Forbes breaks down the framework developed by UF Professor of Geography Stephen Golant, Ph.D., on how older adults think about AI and other technology.
Paddling the Ocklawaha River during a drawdown reveals lost springs, cypress graveyard
March 9, 2026UF Instructional Professor Steven Noll, Ph.D., discusses the future of the Rodman Reserve and the Ocklawaha River.
Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities
February 24, 2026UF Director of the Gainesville Business History Project Paula de la Cruz-Fernández details the landscape of immigrant-founded businesses in Florida.
Antarctica has a ‘gravity hole’
February 24, 2026Andrew Paul with Popular Science expands on the statements of UF Geological Sciences Professor Alessandro Forte, Ph.D., regarding gravity in Antarctica.
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
February 17, 2026UF Associate Professor Laura Blecha, Ph.D., and the Department of Physics hosted its ninth annual science fair for families and children.
Antarctica sits above Earth’s strongest “gravity hole.” Now we know how it got that way.
February 16, 2026Alessandro Forte, Ph.D., professor of geophysics mapped the Antarctic gravity hole to reveal how it developed over millions of years.
UF assistant professor awarded Cottrell Scholar Award
February 13, 2026The Research Corporation for Science Advancement recognized Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jamie Tayar, Ph.D., with the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award.
UF professor named AAG Later Career Fellow
February 12, 2026Joann Mossa, Ph.D., has been named a Later Career Fellow by the American Association of Geographers (AAG), one of the organization’s highest honors.
Jesse Dallery aims to make evidence-based treatment accessible to everyone
February 10, 2026UF professor uses expertise in behavioral psychology to develop technology-based interventions to change behaviors.
UF Astraeus faculty help shape national science strategy for human exploration of Mars
February 3, 2026UF faculty affiliated with the Astraeus Space Institute filled key leadership roles in a report that will help guide U.S. science priorities for future human missions to Mars.
Spanish faculty earns AI teaching integration award
February 3, 2026Instructional Professor Jennifer Wooten, Ph.D., and CITT Instructional Designer Laura Jervis were named the recipients of the 2025 AI Teaching Integration Award.