March 2008 Archive

Reception today will honor UF winner of Abel Prize in mathematics

WHO: University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Berit Johne, counselor for science at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, will be among those present at a reception to honor John Thompson, UF professor of mathematics who has won the Abel Prize. Johne will read a congratulatory message from the Norwegian ambassador.

Filed under General on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

UF research shows termite damage cuts insulation values by nearly 75 percent

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Termites aren’t just out to eat the wood in your home. A new University of Florida study shows the voracious insects like to feast on your home’s insulation, too — making it nearly 75 percent less effective.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Housing and credit crisis sink Florida consumer confidence five points

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell five points to 68 in March, reflecting growing pessimism about the national economy in the midst of the housing and credit crisis, a new University of Florida study reports.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Sun-Sentinel: Stan Smith

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 25 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about Broward County’s historic first loss of population in 2007.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Newsday: Drivers study

A study by the University of Florida that suggested safety features for older drivers was the subject of a March 24 Newsday story. See related news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Monday, March 24, 2008.

Update: Weekly

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This is Update Weekly, your online audio source of University of Florida news and events for the week beginning Monday, March 24th.

Filed under Audio on Monday, March 24, 2008.

AAA and UF recommend vehicle features for senior drivers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thicker steering wheels, wide-angle mirrors, larger dashboard controls and six-way adjustable seats are features seniors should consider when choosing a vehicle.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Friday, March 21, 2008.

ABC News: Michael Heaney

Political science professor Michael Heaney was quoted in a March 20 ABC News report about the protests marking the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. See related media advisory.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

USA Today: Stan Smith

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 20 USA Today story about how the housing crisis had reduced migration to Florida.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

UF researchers on the watch for nice weather — and the diseases it could bring

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Calling it a silver lining may be a stretch, but the storm clouds wrought by the devastating 2004 hurricane season did bring the Sunshine State at least one ray of relief.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.