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Dante Society honors Putnam County teacher with UF ties
May 29, 2024Catelyn Boze is awarded with the Dante Society of America’s prestigious Durling Prize.

Scientists lead the charge for equity in flood risk mitigation
May 28, 2024UF 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
May 20, 2024Researchers expose the motivation behind support and opposition to noncitizen voting rights, giving a fresh perspective on the debate.

UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors
May 13, 2024Seven 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
May 7, 2024A 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
May 5, 2024As 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.

Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, receives Florida Blue Sapphire Award
April 24, 2024Her first-place award recognizes her dedication to community service and to fighting health disparities.

UF polymers can be catalyst for new era in manufacturing
April 23, 2024Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is commercializing a patented catalyst enabling the mass production of cyclic polymers discovered at a UF inorganic chemistry lab.

Five college faculty elected AAAS fellows
April 18, 2024The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), renowned as one of the largest scientific societies globally and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the election of five faculty members across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to its newest class of fellows.

Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
April 12, 2024Jonathan Martin and Selman Hershfield were recognized for their innovative teaching methods and exemplary research.

Researchers create a new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions
April 10, 2024AI developments in chemical biology could unlock new types of disease treatments.

Humans shape the journey of mud, study reveals
April 9, 2024Human activity has interfered with the flow of mud and organic carbon globally, according to a study led by biogeochemist Thomas S. Bianchi.

Illuminating spiritual dimensions of the solar eclipse
April 1, 2024Why do humans feel such wonder during a solar eclipse? Bron Taylor, an expert in religion and nature, links this awe to the rise of nature-centric beliefs.

UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future
March 29, 2024The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa.

Mellon Foundation grant recognizes UF Women’s Studies Department strengths
March 28, 2024The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies has been selected as a recipient of a prestigious ‘Affirming Multivocal Humanities’ grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

UF honors legacy of William and Grace Dial with renaming of Dial Center
March 26, 2024UF transforms the Dial Center into the William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies, reflecting its expanded interdisciplinary focus and marking a pivotal moment in the center’s evolution.

New study finds a significant relationship between partisan politics and consumer sentiments
March 20, 2024Hector Sandoval’s findings reveal that Floridian consumers exhibit greater confidence about economic conditions when their favored political party is in charge

Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves
March 8, 2024Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.

Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit
February 29, 2024Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.

Dolphin spotted ‘playing with his food’ in Florida video. Why they do it.
February 28, 2024After a video of a dolphin tossing around a fish as it ate gained traction online, Associate Instructional Professor of Biology Stefanie Gazda explains this strange, almost human-like behavior.