January 2001 Archive

New UF Institute To Focus On Emerging Field Of Nanotechnology

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has created a new institute dedicated to research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, an area that is expected to open new frontiers in medicine, computing, electronic devices and energy storage.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Thursday, January 11, 2001.

Antibacterial Agent In Some Asthma Medications Linked To Airway Constriction, UF Scientists Find

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study provides fresh evidence that an antibacterial agent added to some asthma medications can cause airway constriction, potentially blunting the effectiveness of efforts to reverse an asthma attack.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, January 11, 2001.

UF’s Capital Campaign Ends With Goal-Breaking $850 Million Total

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has ended its five-year capital campaign with a record-setting $850.4 million, eclipsing both its original and revised goals, university officials announced today.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, January 10, 2001.

UF Termite Expert Stops Destructive Pest At St. Croix Landmark

CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands — When every known control measure failed to stop termites from gnawing their way through a 250-year-old Danish fort overlooking Christiansted’s picturesque harbor, the National Park Service turned to a University of Florida termite expert for help.

Filed under Environment, Research on Wednesday, January 10, 2001.

UF Receives $4.2 Million Gift For New Lepidoptera Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Butterflies by the millions will have a new place to call home at the University of Florida, thanks to a major gift to construct two new buildings for Lepidoptera research and public exhibits, university officials announced today (1/5).

Filed under Awards & Honors, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, January 5, 2001.

UF Study: Kids Excel When Homework Is A Family Affair

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Children gain more from homework if it’s a family affair like going to a picnic or sporting event, says a University of Florida researcher who found that involvement from parents and family members leads to greater success in school.

Filed under Education, Family, Research on Wednesday, January 3, 2001.