Research Roundup

Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.

Fieldwork is Crucial to Geology. A New Course Ensures All Can Take Part

Anita Marshall, University of Florida geologist, spearheads the GEOSpace Project to allow for greater inclusivity and accessibility in fieldwork.

A New Podcast Opens Up About Grad Student Challenges

Across coasts, two PhD candidates in the humanities use their podcast series to amplify graduate students’ perspectives.

Rhodes Scholar from CLAS Is Ready to ‘Fight the World’s Fight’

As UF's first woman and 13th student overall to win the Rhodes Scholarship, Aimee Clesi plans to challenge wrongful convictions as she continues her education at the University of Oxford.

Undergrad Researcher Cuts Through Wellness Industry Spin

A multibillion-dollar industry pushes products that supposedly make you healthier — but how much of it is legit? Karina Sarandrea dedicated her first research project to the question.

“On the Whole” Crossword

Please enjoy the crossword featured in the spring 2022 issue of Ytori magazine.

Aging and fake news: It’s not the story you think it is

A new study has found that older adults are no more likely to fall for fake news than younger adults, with age-related susceptibility to deceptive news evident only among those categorized as the “oldest old.”

Chair’s Letter

I am pleased to update you with spring 2022 news from the UF Department of Physics.

Research news: The black hole that should not exist, and other surprises from gravitational wave astrophysics

Going up to an old attic and turning on the light for the first time inevitably leads to surprises. Something similar is underway in gravitational wave astronomy.

UF Physics Alumnus Profile: Aleksander Levental

Aleksander Levental, the CEO and co-founder of Gainesville-based startup Feathr, says his physics background was critical in launching the company.

Faculty prizes and awards

Peter Hirschfeld, Yuxuan Wang, Xiao Xiao Zhang and Purushottam Dixit have been recognized with awards and honors.

Graduate student profile: Alexandria Tucker

Throughout her years in the UF Department of Physics, Alexandria Tucker has achieved many awards and distinctions. But behind every achievement is a story waiting to be told.

Physics Graduate Student Annual Awards

At the annual graduate student Poster Gathering, the Department of Physics presented awards for excellence in graduate student teaching and research.

Student News: Gator Chapter of the National Society of Black Physicists

Founded in the fall of 2020, the Gator Chapter of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) is a student organization dedicated to the education, uplift, and advancement of Black Physics and STEM students.