research Archives

A poster board at the symposium titled "Interviews with Mexican Feminists."

The Alexander Grass Scholars’ Program celebrates a successful first year

Students, faculty, and staff from the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere gathered to celebrate the completion of its first round of student research projects.

CLAS professor receives second LGBTQ-focused NIH Grant

This grant will be among the first to use a novel approach to study the role of Latinx culture on the mental health of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Three CLAS faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

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

Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars

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

CLAS faculty earn UF Research Foundation Professorship awards

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

Research Roundup: Ants, tides, off-world lava, and carbon sinks

Faculty and researchers in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences collaborate and innovate to gain a deeper understanding of our world.

UF joins NASA mission to launch artificial star into Earth’s orbit

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.

An orange and black salamander sitting on a mossy stone.

Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils

A new study from UF biologists raises concerns over a fungal pathogen’s ability to survive in Appalachian soils.

UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future

The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa.

New study finds a significant relationship between partisan politics and consumer sentiments

Hector Sandoval’s findings reveal that Floridian consumers exhibit greater confidence about economic conditions when their favored political party is in charge

An abstract rendering of what gravitational waves might look like if we were able to see them.

Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves

Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.

Young Earth-like planet with lava oceans spotted near the Big Dipper

Astronomers have discovered an extreme Earth-like planet that likely hosts lava oceans as it roasts next to its sun-like star near the Big Dipper constellation.

The larger of the two observatories opens its roof to allow those inside to look at the sky.

UF’s Rosemary Hill Observatory offers a rare view of the night sky

Far away from the light pollution of big cities, Rosemary Hill is the perfect place to stargaze for residents of North Central Florida.

a woman in a medical coat stands in a hallway with arms crossed

UF Psychology’s Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion

UF Psychology's Vivian Ibañez, a specialist in pediatric feeding disorders, combines cultural insight and applied behavior analysis to make a profound impact on families facing these challenges.