natural sciences

Pierre Sikivie, recently retired Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Florida, has been selected as one of 2 recipients of the Galileo Galilei Medal for 2025.

A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete.

In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.

Department of Geography faculty members Jane Southworth and Corene Matyas have been named fellows by the American Association of Geographers.

The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

Distinguished Professor of Physics Neil Sullivan was among the five new inductees into this prestigious organization.

UF researchers, led by Mingjie Liu, assistant professor of chemistry, create the most comprehensive dataset of C20 to C60 fullerenes to date.

Matthew Eddy, Boone Prentice, and Hannah Vander Zanden were awarded these special research grants from the National Science Foundation.

Join the Department of Astronomy in celebrating one of NASA’s largest annual events.

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.

Discovery of the most lithium-dense star in the Milky Way Galaxy challenges the current model of star evolution

Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research

Seven CLAS professors earned this prestigious annual award, recognizing their excellence in teaching and research.

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.

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.

Seven professors from across the college are honored among UF’s most productive and promising faculty.

Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.

Yu Tin Lin becomes the first Gator to receive the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, which will provide funding for his pursuit of a PhD in Chemistry at Stanford University.

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.

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.