June 1997 Archive

UF Researcher: Grandchildren May Play Role In Caring For Grandparents

GAINESVILLE — Millions of older Americans may find that their best care comes not from government programs or their own children, but from grown-up grandchildren, a University of Florida researcher has found in a study that spanned 23 years.

Filed under Research, Family, Florida, Aging on Thursday, June 5, 1997.

UF Researcher: There In Help — But Little Hope — For Deforested Tropics

GAINESVILLE —The natural recovery of tropical forests leveled for agricultural use will be slow, but humans can encourage natural forest growth with such things as tree plantations, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Environment, Sciences, Agriculture on Wednesday, June 4, 1997.

University Of Florida To Require All Students To Have Computer Access

GAINESVILLE — Beginning in summer 1998, all incoming University of Florida students will have to add computer savvy to their list of requirements for graduation.

Filed under Research, Technology, Education, Florida on Wednesday, June 4, 1997.