Category: Faculty News

A triple Gator’s journey from curiosity to cell science

Joe Larkin, Ph.D., went from an inquisitive child to a pioneering researcher at UF – a testament to the power of curiosity and the impact of early cheerleaders.

Two UF faculty named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members

Nian Wang, Ph.D., and Piyush Jain, Ph.D., have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.

A UF professor creates watermarks to detect AI-generated writing

A UF engineering professor is developing a digital watermark that can flag AI-generated text whenever someone submits their writing.

Treatment for horses may lead to therapy for type of blindness

A recent UF study looked at the potential of an eye drop developed to treat the sight-robbing disease known as equine recurrent autoimmune uveitis.

Opinion: Is student use of GenAI cheating? The answer is complicated.

A growing distrust in students’ work may indicate a deep-seated tension between longstanding notions of learning and the realities of today’s GenAI landscape.

Distinguished Professor Lecture with Dominick Angiolillo

The lecture will be held on Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. in the Reitz Union’s Chamber Room and via Zoom.

Beyond consent: Rethinking privacy in the digital age

Work by Jasmine McNealy, Ph.D., on cyberlaw and data privacy sheds light on the limitations of the traditional models we rely on to protect users’ privacy.

Distinguished professor lecture with Thomas Bianchi

Thomas Bianchi, Ph.D., will present a lecture titled “Earth’s Carbon Cycle: A Tale of Molecules, Mud, and Global Change” on Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m.

The Conversation: A UF neuroscientist explains the science of pain

Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, Ph.D., explains the science of pain and how it works as a warning signal from your body to protect you.  

Three UF faculty members honored with Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Three University of Florida faculty members recently received one of the highest honors bestowed upon scientists by the U.S. government, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

“We are so proud of our esteemed researchers and the exceptional contributions they have made to their fields,” said Joe Glover, Ph.D., UF’s interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “The recognition highlights the important work being done at the University of Florida.”