Tag: faculty
Three peculiar sea creatures could reshape human dentistry
UF evolutionary biologist Gareth Fraser gains dental inspiration from the sea's most bizarre creatures.
Stars in Astronomy visible right here on campus
UF Astronomy propels discovery and soars to new heights.
Celebrating 50 years of Jewish Studies at UF
A significant hub for Jewish thought at UF commemorates a milestone, with a transformative gift paving the way for a promising future.
At UF, human connections power artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence reshapes humanities and social science research across the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
UF duo illuminates untold multilingual and immigrant stories
A UF English professor and fine arts student collaborate to expand multilingual digital tools and showcase diverse language communities.
New book releases from faculty and alumni
New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.
2024 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.
New book challenges ideas about 20th century Black feminism
Cinnamon Williams shares information about her award-winning authorial debut.
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.
University of Florida provides strategic funding for Digital Humanities LabÂ
The Digital Humanities Lab in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will create a physical and virtual hub for humanities researchers who work with big data, augmented reality, and digital storytelling tools.
UF astronomers illuminate dark region of Milky Way
Despite its potential for star formation, a perplexing dark region at the heart of our galaxy has remained oddly quiet. We finally have some insight into what's going on, thanks to a team of UF astronomers who are using observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to unravel the mysteries.
UF Phi Alpha Delta Clinches 13th Consecutive Win at National Mock Trial
The University of Florida's Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) chapter has secured a remarkable first-place finish at the national mock trial competition, extending their winning streak to an impressive 13 consecutive years.
David B. Tanner Wins Top US Prize in Experimental Particle Physics
Distinguished Professor of Physics David B. Tanner is awarded the 2024 APS W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for his groundbreaking contributions in experimental particle physics.
From Mentee to Bestie: An Unlikely Friendship
A partnership between UF alum Brianna Alderman and Professor of Economics Roger Blair turned into a lifelong friendship, and helped Brianna land a spot in Harvard's economics graduate school program.
Celebrating 2023 Faculty Tenure and Promotions
A celebration of the 60 faculty members conferred with promotions in 2023, in recognition of their exemplary achievements in teaching, research, and service.
UF Chemists Uncover New Natural Compound
UF chemists have uncovered a new natural compound and family of enzymes, offering insights into how complex molecules are made in nature.
Oceanic Algal Colonies Found to Maintain Warmer Water Temperatures
UF researchers investigate the thermal properties of Sargassum colonies, large patches of algae that float along the ocean's surface.
Dogs Prefer Food Over Toys, According to Science
UF psychologists say man’s best friend responds more strongly to food compared to a toy.
NIH Grant Funds Research on AI Techniques for Chemical and Biomedical Applications
A groundbreaking project is poised to reshape the landscape of data analysis in chemistry and biomedicine.