Category: Research
CLAS faculty earn CAREER awards from NSF
Ramón Alain Miranda Quintana, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Rudolf, Ph.D., were honored with the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.
Third grade ‘mini researchers’ at UF help improve Florida literacy
Through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third grade “mini researchers” are co-designing a mobile app.
Florida scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement
UF researchers are calling for national change in how we address obesity and Type 2 diabetes, starting with a shift in health, agriculture and food.
Environmental DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses — even drugs
A new UF study reveals the power of environmental DNA, which can track everything from elusive bobcats to illicit drugs.
Drones, AI help farmers save money, protect the environment
UF/IFAS TREC researchers used drone-based imaging to help determine how much nitrogen fertilizer hemp plants need for optimal growth and flower production.
AI is transforming gambling—A UF researcher explores ethical risks
As gamers and spectators prepare for the 2025 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, a cultural conversation around AI and ethics in gambling is brewing, with a growing concern that unregulated AI systems can exploit and profit from vulnerable individuals.
UF water researchers develop prediction system for harmful algae
To mitigate risk, UF researchers are collaborating with NCSU and USF scientists on a next-day prediction model to warn water managers of harmful algal blooms.
Researchers uncover hundreds of genes linked to OCD
Newly published research helps unravel medical mysteries by shedding light on the genetics of OCD.
Robotic hands are the next frontier in astronaut safety
Supported by NASA, Eric Du, Ph.D., a professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and a member of the Astraeus Space Institute, is developing new ways for astronauts to control robotic hands, laying the groundwork for the future of space medicine.
UF scientist helps breed better fruit
Thornless, disease-resistant and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon thanks to new genetic research led by UF/IFAS professor Zhanao Deng, Ph.D.
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