Tag: faculty
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with CLAS
Join the Department of Astronomy in celebrating one of NASA’s largest annual events.
Meet the new CLAS chairs and director
The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences congratulates several faculty members on their recent appointments as department chairs.
Three interim associate deans appointed within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The start of the academic year has brought three UF faculty members into new roles as interim cognizant associate deans for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The appointments were announced recently by Interim Dean Mary Watt.
UF Honors course heightens awareness of indigenous culture
UF honors students stepped out of the classroom and into real-life explorations at an archeological site in the Midwest.
UF emeritus professor earns prestigious herpetology award
Harvey Lillywhite, an emeritus professor of biology and former director of the Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory, received the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology.
UF professor receives award from the Gerontological Society of America
Emeritus Professor of Geography Stephen Golant was given the M. Powell Lawton Award.
Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars
Discovery of the most lithium-dense star in the Milky Way Galaxy challenges the current model of star evolution
UF writing courses redefine the role of AI
Zea Miller challenges academic stigmas by integrating AI into writing instruction, empowering students to harness the tools for creativity and efficiency in their work.
Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards
Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research
CLAS faculty earn UF Research Foundation Professorship awards
Seven CLAS professors earned this prestigious annual award, recognizing their excellence in teaching and research.
Research Roundup: Ants, tides, off-world lava, and carbon sinks
Faculty and researchers in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences collaborate and innovate to gain a deeper understanding of our world.
Creative License
New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
UF joins NASA mission to launch artificial star into Earth’s orbit
The University of Florida announces its collaboration with nine other universities on the Landolt NASA Space Mission, a $19.5 million project to deploy an artificial "star" to aid astrophysical research.
A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize
Professor of English Michael Hofmann's translation of German author Jenny Erpenbeck's latest novel, "Kairos," helped earn the two of them the 2024 International Booker Prize.
Dante Society honors Putnam County teacher with UF ties
Catelyn Boze is awarded with the Dante Society of America's prestigious Durling Prize.
Scientists lead the charge for equity in flood risk mitigation
UF geographer Katy Serafin works with colleagues at Stanford University to introduce a collaborative flood risk management model, to enhance transparency and community involvement in California's flood response strategies.
The hidden motive behind U.S. voters’ stance on noncitizen voting
Researchers expose the motivation behind support and opposition to noncitizen voting rights, giving a fresh perspective on the debate.
UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors
Seven professors from across the college are honored among UF's most productive and promising faculty.
Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
A team of medical geographers find that climate change is causing a worrisome expansion and relocation of mosquito populations across the Americas, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and threatening previously unaffected areas.
Florida’s mosquitoes can make you sick: Here’s how to protect yourself
As Florida enters peak mosquito season, expert Sadie Ryan contributes to a discussion that outlines key mosquito species and diseases to know; changes in the state’s disease risk and transmission trends; and the most effective ways to protect yourself.