Dr. Lindsey Acheson Thompson, an assistant professor of general pediatrics, was quoted in a July 23 Associated Press story about her research into the Facebook pages of medical students and residents. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.
Eric Wachsman, director of the Florida Institute for Sustainable Energy, was quoted in a July 22 Cox News Service story about oilman T. Boone Pickens’ plan to invest millions in wind-generated power.
Criminology professor Richard Hollinger was quoted in the July 22 Chicago Tribune about the trend of shoplifters seeking specific high-end items that can be sold on the Internet.
Jonathan Day, professor of medical entomology, was quoted in a July 22 Orlando Sentinel story about how abandoned swimming pools are generating more mosquitoes.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida research program will seek to improve the reliability of the electronic devices in many military radar systems and space-based communications equipment.
A kickoff meeting for the College of Engineering-based Center for a 21st Century Approach to Electronic Reliability is set for Thursday. The center is funded with a [...]
Lightning expert Martin Uman was quoted in a July 21 ABC News story about lightning striking 10 people in a soccer field.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rapid growth in enrollment in the University of Florida’s online pharmacy programs bodes well for the growth of Florida’s pharmaceutical industry, says a University of Florida professor.
The UF College of Pharmacy offered its first online master’s degree program two years ago, and interest has been so high the college has followed up [...]
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History professor David Colburn was quoted in a July 19 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about Gov. Charlie Crist’s trip to Europe and its impact on Florida’s economy.