Category: Research
UF research spending and awards at record high
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025. Awards also reached a record $1.25 billion in 2025, including $818 million from the federal government, $102 million from the State of Florida and $140 million from philanthropic organizations.
Micronutrient mystery could be key to brain health, cancer defense
An international team of scientists has discovered how bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for healthy brain function, cancer defense and more.
Educating the public about domestic abuse and cybersecurity
UF’s Center for Privacy and Security for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations works with Peaceful Paths to help people stay safe in the digital world.
UF lands $7.5 million grant to map treacherous tidal mudflats for faster rescues, military missions
A team led by UF Civil and Coastal Engineering Professor Nina Stark, Ph.D., is launching a $7.5 million research project to help map tidal mudflats. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, the project brings together experts from five universities across the U.S. using satellite imagery, field sensors and hovercraft technology.
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.
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