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Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, receives Florida Blue Sapphire Award
Her first-place award recognizes her dedication to community service and to fighting health disparities.
Recent
UF polymers can be catalyst for new era in manufacturing
Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is commercializing a patented catalyst enabling the mass production of cyclic polymers discovered at a UF inorganic chemistry lab.
This Earth Day, celebrate research driving environmental change
Commemorate Earth Day with a look back at 10 research projects helping us to better understand our planet.
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.
Five college faculty elected AAAS fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), renowned as one of the largest scientific societies globally and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the election of five faculty members across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to its newest class of fellows.
Alumni Spotlight
Passion and pluck: UF grad blazed trail to success in NYC
After achieving success as a media executive, UF alumnus Kevin Gentzel finds ways to guide the next generation on their own paths.
CLAS In The News
How Are Women Helping Shape The Amazon In Colombia?
Lorena Romero Leal, an anthropology PhD candidate, shares some of her findings on the political and social impacts women have had in the Colombian Amazon.
George Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves
Connie J. Mulligan discusses the thrill of discovering the "puzzle" of finding relationships through DNA.
What is Purim? What to know about the Jewish holiday that begins Saturday evening
Yaniv Feller explains the significance behind this major Jewish holiday, which involves costumes and handing out treats to children.
NASA’s search for life on Mars: a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and back on Earth, a battle of the budget
Amy Williams explains the history of NASA's explorations of Mars, and the challenges researchers face while studying the red planet.
Research
Researchers create a new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions
AI developments in chemical biology could unlock new types of disease treatments.
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
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Rare access to specimens provides first-ever look at captivating process.
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.
Awards & Honors
Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
A whirlwind of big data: Recapping DataFest 2024
CLAS alumni shine on UF’s 40 Gators Under 40 list
Mellon Foundation grant recognizes UF Women’s Studies Department strengths
UF announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar
CLAS Videos
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.