Tag: faculty
How Genetics Guide the Evolution of Language
UF Linguist Kevin Tang's research adds a new dimension to our understanding of language change.
Racial Justice and the Power of Education
Dean David Richardson shares his thoughts on the fight for racial equality in the nation.
Uncovering the Origin of the Domesticated Guinea Pig
New sheds light on how guinea pigs came to be found around the world and offers tantalizing clues for how they came to be domesticated.
Crocodile Talk
Kent Vliet thinks crocodilians get a bad rap.
On the Inside
Jodi Lane prepares new researchers to directly engage incarcerated people.
Golden Years
Carolyn Tucker's initiative empowers elders to improve their mental, physical and spiritual health.
Milk Pioneers
Research by anthropology professor Katherine Grillo sheds a light on human evolution.
Protecting Tropical Forests by Predicting their Growth
A digital model makes it possible to effectively manage the regrowth of these essential ecosystems.
Drastic Measures
Evading predators isn't the only reason these bugs abandon their legs.
New Research Provides a Clearer View of the Moon’s History
Geology professor Stephen Elardo's research shines new light on how the Moon developed.
Why do Sea Turtles Consume Plastic? Blame the Smell
New research finds a surprising reason for why sea turtles consume plastic debris.
African American Studies Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The African American Studies program celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 20 and 21 with the unveiling of a new historical marker, commemorative speeches, musical performances and a symposium reflecting on the program’s significance.
When the Dinosaurs Died, the Ferns Survived
Biology professor Emily Sessa receives NASA grant to understand why ferns bounced back after a mass extinction.
Physics Professor Bartos Named 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
Imre Bartos probes gravitational wave surges, a topic that has exploded with intriguing questions in the last five years.
Reimagining the Humanities
Now in its second decade, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere is bringing disciplines together to tackle grand-challenge questions.
Lessons from Hurricanes Past
With the help of digital technology, UF professor Ken Sassaman plans to bring the history of a devastated town to the present.
The Odd Couple of Economics
Evening of Excellence honoree Mark Rush and economics chair Thomas Knight have a irreverant — and competitive — rapport.
How Can We Change Healthcare? Build Better Doctors
Professor Laura Guyer helps students tackle health disparities with a rapidly growing minor.
Taking Stock of the Future at a Beyond120 Internship
A summer internship sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences experiential learning program provided two students with new perspectives and job offers.
Hearing Their Voices
Discover how UF's English Language Institute helped a student from Togo achieve her academic goals.