Tag: Press Release
Biologist Marta Wayne Named a Lifetime AAAS Fellow
Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost Marta Wayne earns a prestigious scientific honor for her work in evolutionary genetics.
‘Ghostly’ Particles Lead to Major Physics Discovery
A team of physicists, including UF researchers, hunts down sub-atomic specters — stumbling across a new lens for exploring protons in the process.
How UF Developed a Model for AI Across the Curriculum
Artificial intelligence has lurked behind the scenes in technologies people use every day, but UF is integrating AI into the curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students.
Kellie Roberts Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Speech and Debate
Roberts, a champion for students' voices, joins the ranks with respected leaders and powerhouse college coaches in forensics.
Scientists Find Black Holes Tangled in Cosmic Dance
An international team of scientists, including UF astrophysicist Laura Blecha, makes a surprising discovery at the heart of a galactic merger that could expand our knowledge of space and time.
Disappearing Acts
Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.
UF Efforts to Boost Student Voter Turnout Recognized Nationally
The University of Florida made the list of ALL IN Campus Democracy's 2022 most engaged campuses for college student voting. The Bob Graham Center for Public Service has been tasked with leading the charge toward nonpartisan democratic engagement.
Confronting UF’s History with Native American and African American Populations
Members of a UF presidential task force outline UF's history with Indigenous and Black peoples and cultures.
Pfizer Teams Up with UF to Offer Graduate Scholarship in Statistics
A new collaboration between UF and Pfizer Inc. opens doors for students to explore the growing field of biostatistics.
A UF Chemist’s Breakthrough with Tiny Particles is a Big Deal for Design
UF chemist Charles Cao and a team of researchers reveal previously unknown possibilities of nanocrystals.
Gillian Lord Named New Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Longtime faculty member Gillian Lord steps up to lead initiatives to shape the student experience.
UF’s Sadie Ryan to Co-Lead NSF-Funded Institute for Emerging Virus Research
Medical geographer Sadie Ryan will co-lead the new institute, which will work to predict and prevent pandemics using machine learning techniques and open source data.
Searching for New Planets? These Astronomers Know Where to Look
New planet-hunting technologies inspire researchers to re-think their tactics in the search for planets beyond our solar system.
UF Ecologist Robert D. Holt Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Holt's election to one of the nation's most prestigious academies is a testament to his scientific impact.
Michael Daniels Wins 2022 L. Adrienne Cupples Award
The annual award recognizes a biostatistician for exemplary contributions to teaching, research and service.
Peter Hirschfeld Wins 2022 John Bardeen Prize
Physicist Peter Hirschfeld wins a prestigious award honoring his exploration of superconductivity.
Study Finds Community Policing Falls Short in the Global South
Sociologist Rebecca Hanson, alongside a research team spanning the Global South, finds that community policing strategies don't deliver the anticipated results.
Prof. Robert Walker Receives Carl O. Sauer Distinguished Scholarship Award
The professor was recognized for fostering a greater understanding of Latin American geography.
New Study Asks Which Smartphone Treatments Best Help Smokers Quit
Psychology professor Jesse Dallery aims to identify the best smartphone applications for smoking cessation.
Hippos’ Constant Defecating Turns African Pools into Communal Guts
Researchers propose the concept of a "meta-gut" to demonstrate the ability of animal intestinal bacteria to alter their environments.