University of Florida Homepage

Tag: faculty

Pro-coup demonstrators attack the headquarters of the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum.

Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa

Leonardo A. Villalón, a professor of political science and African Studies, discusses the origins and ramifications of the recent military coup in Niger.

Front view, Capitol dome building at night, Washington DC, USA. Illuminated Home of Congress and Capitol Hill. Artificial Intelligence concept, hologram. AI, machine learning, neural network, robotics

AI Breakthrough Paves the Way to Safeguard Democracies

UF political scientist Badredine Arfi expands new horizons for interpreting social data, uncovering AI's vast potential in preserving democracies.

How businesses can cultivate wisdom

Monika Ardelt, a professor of sociology, reveals the essential elements of organizational wisdom that can benefit both the organizations and their communities.

Study Reveals Evidence of Diverse Organic Material on Mars

A new study, led by scientists including UF astrobiologist Amy Williams, presents compelling evidence for organic material on the Martian surface.

Unearthing Real-Life Indiana Jones Moments

Three UF archaeologists recount their thrilling experiences as field researchers, sharing their own versions of "Indiana Jones moments."

Creative License

New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.

black hole nebula

New Findings Illuminate the Origins of Black Hole Mergers

UF astrophysicist Jeffrey Andrews and collaborators are providing a clearer picture of the formation of black hole pairs.

Cuban farmers working in the field

A Groundbreaking Digital Archives Project Revives Cuba’s Past

UF historian Lillian Guerra bridges the divide to showcase the island nation's people.

Austin Evans

Research Roundup

A snapshot of recent grants and publication highlights.

George Aaron Broadwell

What’s in a Name? A History of ‘Ytori’

Our magazine's namesake pays tribute to the language and culture of Florida's native peoples.

One for the Ages: 75 Years of UF Geological Sciences

Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen Martin celebrates the department's milestone anniversary.

A Seat at the Table: 75 Years of Women’s Progress

In celebration of 75 years of coeducation, we take a trek back through the decades to examine women's progress at UF.

Sandy tropical beach with island on background

CLAS Summer Reading List

Welcome to our summer reading list, curated by faculty across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

A cosmic view of gravitational waves and pulsars

UF Researchers Reveal the Hidden Hum of a Cosmic Symphony

After 15 years of data collection, scientists from the NANOGrav collaboration, including astrophysicist Laura Blecha and grad student Analis Evans, have detected evidence of gravitational waves at ultra-low frequencies.

Voters at the ballot box

Longer Ballots Reduce Voter Participation, Study Shows

When ballots are packed with a crowded field of candidates, voters are more likely to sit out than turnout, according to a study that included Andrew Janusz, assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida.

Why Lessons from Ancient Rome Matter in a Modern World

Learn more about ancient Rome and the modern lessons we can take away from this once-mighty civilization.

Nanomaterials

UF Chemist’s Breakthrough Research Reveals Atomic Precision in Complex Chemical Reactions

University of Florida researchers achieve unprecedented precision in nanomaterial chemistry, opening new doors for advanced applications.

One-third of Galaxy’s Most Common Planets Could be in Habitable Zone

Hundreds of millions of planets could have the right orbit to sport liquid water and possible life.

Human DNA is Everywhere. That’s a Boon for Science — and an Ethical Quagmire.

A new study led by David Duffy, professor of wildlife disease genomics, reveals that advances in technology now allow scientists to extract DNA from the environment, but are we prepared for the consequences?

How Our Shared Need for Belonging Made May the 4th a Sacred Star Wars Holiday

R. David Thomas Endowed Professor of Psychology Gregory Webster explains the human social behavior driving the holiday's momentum.