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UF summer season news stories
As Florida heads into another sweltering summer, UF experts are tackling the season’s biggest challenges.
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.
New tool could help Florida homeowners weather flood risks, lower insurance costs
A UF College of Design, Construction and Planning team is helping Florida homeowners better protect their homes and potentially save on insurance premiums.
UF launches free online program to support people facing new cancer diagnosis
UF/IFAS Extension and UF Health Cancer Center experts have launched a free web-based curriculum, “Taking control of your cancer diagnosis.”
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.
How the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Saved Lara’s Life
Lara Mehta’s morning routine was interrupted in August 2024 by a stroke that left her unable to speak.
UF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Santa J. Ono as the 14th president
“I am eager to join the wonderful students, faculty and staff of the Gator Nation,” Ono said. “Let’s go do great things together.”
The fourth-gen model of UF’s HiPerGator is built to reshape AI education and research
Half of the system with the new technology will be open to campus users in early-access mode this month.
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.
USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain New World screwworm risk
UF experts explain what New World screwworms are, how the U.S. has faced them before and signs of screwworm infections in your animals.
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