Tag: Press Release
Geology Professor Honored at AGU Meeting
Thomas S. Bianchi, the Jon L. and the Beverly A. Thompson Endowed Chair of Geological Sciences, was honored at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meeting in December 2019 as an AGU Fellow.
Dragging Language Textbooks into the Digital Age
Professor Gillian Lord has co-created an all-digital, low-cost Spanish language program that looks to give students have a more relevant, meaningful experience in class.
UF Pre-Law Fraternity Wins Big at National Conference
The UF chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) Pre-Law Fraternity recently won multiple awards at the PAD Pre-Law Conference, Mock Trial Competition, and Law School Expo.
Could Humans Regenerate Teeth like Sharks?
New research into the similarities between shark and human teeth shows humans have more potential to regrow teeth than previously believed.
UF Student Research Team Wins Silver Medal at International Competition
The 2019 UF iGEM Team recently won a silver medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition, held in Boston from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4.
Museum to Host Early Screening of Documentary “Cojot”
On Nov. 14, the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles will hold a free advance screening of the documentary “Cojot,” produced by UF professor Gayle Zachmann and directed by alumnus Boaz Dvir.
UF Researchers Use Drones to Reveal Secrets of Ancient Florida Village
A team of UF researchers has uncovered how an ancient Florida village played a pivotal role in pre-Columbian geopolitics.
UF Astronomer Helps Discover Huge Nebula Formed by Galactic Winds
A team of astronomers including UF's Paul Sell discovered a huge, glowing nebula surrounding a massive galaxy 5.8 billion light years away. Read what the findings tell us about galactic winds.
UF Philosophy Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Study Predictive Policing
Police departments use artificial intelligence to predict crime before it happens. This UF philosophy professor wants to know how to do so ethically.
UF Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Build Open Network for Molecular Science
University of Florida chemistry professor Adrian Roitberg will work as part of a multi-university team on a new project that has received nearly $1 million to advance molecular sciences though machine learning.
Where the Oranges Aren’t so Orange
A new study by UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan maps risk areas for citrus greening and provides critical information for citrus production and crop management moving forward.
Looking Deep Inside the Ancient Earth
With a mathematical time machine, UF Geologist Alessandro Forte and his collaborators reconstructed what the Earth's interior looked like 55 million years ago.
Corrupting the Immune System
New research from members of the Department of Biology at UF could help us to better understand Zika.
Renowned Author Joins UF
Get to know Assistant Professor of English and author Uwem Akpan.
Stand Up and Holler
UF's campus-wide fundraising event raised over $12 million thanks to dedicated donors and alumni.
Civil Rights Bootcamp
The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program hosted visiting West Point cadets for a crash course in racial equality, led by civil rights movement veterans and activists.
The Next Generation
Alum shares where her love of geology came from and how she's worked to spread the Gator Nation.