September 2005 Archive

NaviGATOR: Associated Press

NaviGATOR, UF’s entry in a race in California for autonomous robotic vehicles, was mentioned in a Sept. 29 Associated Press national wire story about the race. See related news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, September 29, 2005.

Patrick Duff: Associated Press

Dr. Patrick Duff, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was quoted in a Sept. 29 Associated Press national wire story about the discovery of a new way to prevent pregnant women from spreading a dangerous virus to their fetuses.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, September 29, 2005.

Fewer biting midges expected this fall, thanks to summer rains, says UF expert

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Tiny, blood-sucking flies that plague Florida’s coastline should be less common this fall, thanks to summer rains that flooded areas where the pests breed, says a University of Florida expert.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Thursday, September 29, 2005.

Candlelight vigil to be held at UF for hurricane victims

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gator Hurricane Relief Team will hold a candlelight vigil Thursday to respect and support those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

French ambassador to speak at UF Oct. 3 about U.S.-France relations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The ambassador of France to the United States will speak at the University of Florida on Monday about French and American relations and the future of the European Union.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

Daniel Smith: Christian Science Monitor

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Sept. 28 Christian Science Monitor story about whether union dues should back political causes.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

“Aesthetic computing” turns algebra into art; teachers intrigued

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High school algebra teacher Bunny McHenry has her share of students who would rather be doing something else.

Filed under Research, Technology, Education, Engineering, Florida on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

Research Report: Virtual reality patient

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You’ve likely heard the joke about doctors ‘practicing’ medicine, and the punch line about when they’re going to do it for real. Now UF doctors and engineers have designed a training tool for medical students, a computerized patient who seems very real. For more, here’s Research Report.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

Timothy Judge: Washington Post

Management professor Timothy Judge was quoted in a Sept. 27 Washington Post (circ. 732,872) story about his study showing that ego-inflated people think they’re more important in the work place than their co-workers do. The story was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, September 27, 2005.

Chris McCarty: Palm Beach Post

Chris McCarty with the Bureau of Economic and Business Research was quoted in a Sept. 27 Palm Beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about the latest consumer confidence survey. The story was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, September 27, 2005.