Fall 2022This issue of Ytori magazine explores the intersectional ways our college is confronting a rapidly shifting climate.
In the spirit of rising to difficult challenges, our faculty, staff, students and alumni probe complex problems to find the truth and protect our planet.
In Every Issue
- From the Dean
Dean David E. Richardson introduces the new issue of Ytori magazine.
- Behind the Scenes
An inside look at all that goes into the print production of the magazine.
Features
- Wake-Up Calls
Environmental storytellers, advocates and visionaries work to repair humanity’s relationship with a changing world.
- Below the Melt
Geological scientists traverse massive ice sheets to explore the causes and consequences of loss.
- Next Thing You Know
Triple-Gator Leandra Merz shows the value in embracing life’s unexpected detours.
Stories
- Turtle Tracker
A biologist hopes to protect a critically endangered species by exploring its comeback on a remote island.
- Getting the Dirt on Space Plants
To make a groundbreaking lunar discovery, geochemist Stephen M. Elardo brings a research team down to earth.
- Anna Morris Pays the Doubters No Mind
A military leader keeps moving forward when others try to hold her back.
- In All Kinds of Weather
A state-of-the-art mobile radar unit exposes the secrets of Florida’s severe weather events.
- Force of Nature
Pioneering ecologist Robert D. Holt finds the simple truths in the natural world’s complexity.
- Healing Across Borders
A study abroad trip to Oaxaca teaches pre-health students invaluable lessons.
- Beyond Buzzwords
Corporate sustainability expert Tameka Samuel-Jones weighs in on how the business world can step up.
- Creative License
New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
- Welcome to Scott Family Hall
A generous alumnus commits $10 million to research and graduate education in the Department of Chemistry.
- Research Roundup
Across the college, researchers address gaps in knowledge of the natural world, from plant behavior to coastline protection.
- Disappearing Acts
Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.
- Early to Rise
A celebration of esteemed young alumni named to 40 Gators Under 40.
- “Earth, Sea & Sky” Crossword
Enjoy the crossword featured in the fall 2022 issue of Ytori magazine.