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Researchers explore medicine in the final frontier

Published: October 31 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Mars, Earth probably looks like a pinprick in the sky, a bluish-green ball some 140 million miles away. But before astronauts can glimpse the view from the red planet, doctors must better understand how to handle medical problems and surgeries in space, University of Florida researchers say.

Revived F Book gives students a place to keep UF memories

Published: October 31 2006

In an age when students instantly post digital photo albums to social networks that are forgotten almost as soon as they are created, the Student Alumni Association and the Florida Cicerones have brought back a more traditional way for Gators to keep their memories a little bit longer.

Relief at pump spurs hike in Florida consumer confidence this month

Published: October 31 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Lower gas prices have given low-income customers a break and fueled a seven-point increase in consumer confidence in October to 90, its highest level in seven months, University of Florida economists report.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card to speak at UF

Published: October 30 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Andrew H. Card, former White House chief of staff, is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the O’Connell Center. Card’s appearance, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by ACCENT Speakers Bureau.

Academic Technology to host daylong symposium

Published: October 30 2006

The University of Florida’s Office of Academic Technology will host the “2006 Faculty IT Showcase & Symposium: Educating the Net Generation” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Reitz Student Union.

Survey: Montana, Florida give best access to election information

Published: October 30 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Next week’s elections may change the country’s political landscape, but residents of some states will have a much easier time than those of others if they want to examine the results for themselves, according to new University of Florida research.

International designer in sustainable architecture to speak at UF

Published: October 27 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kenneth Yeang will speak as part of the University of Florida School of Architecture’s fall lecture series at 6:15 p.m. Monday in Norman Hall, Room 137. The lecture is open to the public.

Noted law expert to speak as part of Harn Eminent Scholar series

Published: October 27 2006

John Henry Merryman, a world-renowned expert on art and cultural property law and comparative law, will speak on “Great Cases in Art Law” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the University Auditorium as a part of the Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture series.

UF awarded $3 million to launch new center on traffic congestion

Published: October 27 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida research center will focus on finding new solution for an age-old problem every driver is familiar with: traffic congestion.

UF, Honeywell engineers building first space supercomputer

Published: October 26 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — HAL may soon be getting some company.

New, bigger barnacle discovered on Florida's east coast

Published: October 25 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A bigger barnacle than Florida has seen before has made its way to the state's east coast.

Student safety No. 1 goal for Florida-Georgia game

Published: October 25 2006

The Florida-Georgia football game traditionally has been a meeting of old rivals along the St. John’s River. This year there will be a middle ground, as university officials and the city of Jacksonville are offering a new service to make sure fans of both teams stay safe.

UF School of Music presents Halloween Recital

Published: October 25 2006

The University of Florida School of Music presents BOOssoon to You, Too, its fourth annual Halloween recital, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, in the University Auditorium.

Decaf Caution

Published: October 25 2006

Coffee lovers who switch to decaf for health reasons assume the coffee is actually decaffeinated, but University of Florida researchers tested 22 decaffeinated coffee beverages and every serving but one contained some caffeine. You won’t find as much caffeine as in regular coffee, but UF expert Bruce Goldberger says if you need to avoid caffeine because of kidney disease or anxiety disorders, a little can add up.

For creative teacher, it's always first and goal

Published: October 24 2006

Teaching middle school boys the ins and outs of opera may seem an overwhelming task to some. Not to Linda Behar-Horenstein, who tackled the task much as a linebacker might.

Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 31

Published: October 24 2006

The nomination deadline for the University of Florida’s 2007 Superior Accomplishment Awards is Oct. 31. Superior Accomplishment Awards honor academic personnel and TEAMS and USPS employees who contribute outstanding and meritorious service in their fields or to the university. The awards also seek to recognize employees who have made exceptional contributions to UF’s efficiency and economy or to the quality of life provided to students and employees.

UF study reveals many people with epilepsy risk driving to get to work

Published: October 24 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even though they are at high risk for car accidents, many people with epilepsy whose seizures are poorly controlled continue to drive, according to a new University of Florida study.

UF to host statewide conference on campus and community sustainability efforts

Published: October 24 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Office of Sustainability will host a statewide conference Oct. 25-26 to improve campus sustainability efforts throughout the state.

UF president to give sustainability report card at conference

Published: October 23 2006

Machen will give a report card on UF’s sustainability efforts in the opening speech for the Campus and Community Sustainability Conference Wednesday and Thursday on the UF campus.

UPI: Diane Mazur

Published: October 23 2006

UF physicist leads team that discovers protons and neutron relatives

Published: October 23 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A scientific collaboration led by a University of Florida physicist announced today the discovery of two rare types of particles, exotic relatives of the much more common proton and neutron.

Update: Weekly

Published: October 23 2006

UF student wins $80,000 international conservation award for butterfly research

Published: October 20 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida entomology doctoral student Emily Saarinen has received the international Canon National Parks Science Scholars scholarship, an $80,000 three-year award for her research on endangered Miami blue butterflies.

Florida MBA program ranks in Top Ten for best overall academic experience

Published: October 20 2006

Gainesville, Fla. – The Florida MBA program was ranked No. 6 for best overall academic experience in the 2007 Princeton Review survey of the nation’s Top Ten business schools. University of Florida is the only public school to appear on the list, and no other school based in Florida appears in any of the Top Ten listings.

UF to dedicate keynote speech to local community activist

Published: October 20 2006

Author Carl Hiaasen’s keynote speech for the University of Florida Campus and Community Sustainability Conference.

UF study: Store's interior design may be best front against shoplifting

Published: October 19 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting the goods on a thief may not be necessary if a store's interior is designed to deter shoplifting in the first place, a new University of Florida study finds.

Sustainability director to speak at next breakfast meeting

Published: October 18 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dedee DeLongpré, director of the University of Florida Office of Sustainability, will speak at the Nov. 8 Community Campus Council Breakfast Series program.

Harn Eminent Scholar Series welcomes world-renowned art historians

Published: October 18 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Harn Museum of Art, in conjunction with the University of Florida School of Art and Art History, welcomes the best and brightest of the art world during the Harn Eminent Scholar Series, beginning at noon Friday, Oct. 20, with a lecture by Mary Jo Arnoldi at the Harn Museum of Art.

Museum to display ivory-billed woodpeckers beginning Thursday

Published: October 18 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will display two ivory-billed woodpecker specimens in its Central Gallery, starting Thursday and continuing through Jan. 14, 2007.

Pulitzer Prize-nominee, newspaper columnist Carl Hiaasen to speak

Published: October 18 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and Miami Herald columnist Carl Hiaasen will speak at 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Phillips Center at the University of Florida. Hiaasen’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by ACCENT Speakers Bureau.

Diabetes Hormone

Published: October 18 2006

The hormone leptin regulates appetite to keep body weight in check, but University of Florida research shows leptin may also combat adult-onset diabetes.

UF's new admissions director helps students find their niche

Published: October 17 2006

Zina Evans is the University of Florida's new director of admissions. She comes into the position with a lot of experience and a big desire to help expand the Gator Nation.

New data hint at oncoming cocaine epidemic

Published: October 17 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Like some drug déjà vu, cocaine use is once again on the rise among students and the rich and famous, a trend University of Florida researchers say likely signals a recurring epidemic of abuse.

GAP day event is for students seeking information on graduate schools

Published: October 17 2006

Gainesville, Fla. — Graduate and Professional (GAP) School Day is for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees upon completion of their undergraduate degrees. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom. The fair features representatives in a number of areas from law to graphic arts from more than 100 graduate and professional schools across the United States.

GatorJobs, online applicant tracking system, is now live

Published: October 17 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — GatorJobs, the University of Florida ’s new online applicant tracking system, is up and running. The system, which replaces e-Recruit, allows both internal and external applicants to UF to view job postings and submit applications online. GatorJobs is designed to increase efficiency and ease of the recruiting process with features that include e-mail notifications to applicants when positions are filled and the ability for search committees, interview committees and individual hiring managers to access applications with a single keystroke. Prospective employees also may check the status of their applications in real time.

Ceremony marks fuel conversion at UF Training Reactor

Published: October 17 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will hold a ceremony Wednesday to mark the fuel conversion of the research reactor at the University of Florida.

NCAA peer review team on campus for recertification process

Published: October 17 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The NCAA Peer Review Team is on the University of Florida campus today and Wednesday as part of the University Athletic Association’s participation in the NCAA Division I Self-Study Certification process.

UF study: Florida faces shortage of Spanish-speaking school counselors

Published: October 16 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hispanics make up the largest minority in Florida schools, but administrators in eight out of 10 school districts say they don’t have enough Spanish-speaking counselors to serve the growing Hispanic population, according to a University of Florida study.

Musician to perform at UF to raise money for research into rare disease

Published: October 16 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Renowned musician Livingston Taylor will take the University of Florida University Auditorium stage Nov. 4 to raise money for the College of Medicine’s glycogen storage research program.

Internship forum offers wider variety of employers

Published: October 16 2006

Gainesville, Fla. – The Internship Forum, sponsored by the Career Resource Center, provides students with information about the importance and benefits of internships and tips on how to be a successful intern. Consisting of a panel of 10 representatives from different industries, the forum will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Reitz Student Union Rion Ballroom.

Update: Weekly

Published: October 16 2006

UF Environmental Health and Safety, Living Well team up to improve employee health and safety

Published: October 13 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida employees can soon learn how to reduce ergonomic risk factors to decrease pain and potentially improve productivity through use of an ergonomically correct workstation.

Decaf Caution

Published: October 13 2006

Walkers will light the night on UF campus

Published: October 12 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The eighth annual Light the Night walk is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 19, on the University of Florida campus.

Florida Museum of Natural History opens new permanent garden and indoor exhibit

Published: October 12 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will open and dedicate its new Florida Wildflower and Butterfly Garden at 11 a.m. Saturday during the inaugural Florida Butterfly Festival.

Hollywood films portray biracial couples negatively if shown at all

Published: October 11 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite growing numbers of mixed couples in America, movie relationships between men and women of different races are most likely to be short-lived, oversexed and downright dangerous, a new University of Florida study finds.

Christian Science Monitor: James Twitchell

Published: October 11 2006

Harn Museum presents gallery talk on diverse photography exhibition

Published: October 11 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – What do Popeye and Miss Piggy have in common? Visitors to the Harn Museum of Art will find out at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, when Harn Curator of Photography Tom Southall guides visitors through the photographic works in the exhibition “Contemporary Complexities: Photography Gifts from Martin Z. Margulies.”

USA Today: Lyrissa Lidsky

Published: October 11 2006

UF experts: Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free

Published: October 10 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coffee addicts who switch to decaf for health reasons may not be as free from caffeine’s clutches as they think. A new study by University of Florida researchers documents that almost all decaffeinated coffee contains some measure of caffeine.

Whooping cough rates higher in states where vaccination exemptions easily obtained

Published: October 10 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whooping cough is re-emerging nationwide and youngsters in states that permit parents to easily opt out of vaccinating their children are at increased risk from the disease, researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Florida report today (Oct. 11) in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

New York Times: Dan Smith

Published: October 9 2006

Former president of Peru to speak at UF

Published: October 9 2006

GAINESVILLE – Alejandro Toledo, former president of Peru, will talk on “Poverty and the Future of Democracy in Latin America” at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17, in the Grand Ballroom of the Reitz Student Union. Toledo’s speech is sponsored by the UF International Center, Center for Latin American Studies, ACCENT Speakers Bureau and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in collaboration with the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, Pi Sigma Alpha, and the Transnational and Global Studies Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Florida Marine Biotechnology Summit to be held Nov. 14-15 in Gainesville

Published: October 9 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Discoverers and developers of medicines and products from the sea will share findings and biotechnological advances during the fifth Florida Marine Biotechnology Summit Nov. 14-15 in Gainesville.

Update: Weekly

Published: October 9 2006

Orlando Sentinel: Holly Lane

Published: October 8 2006

Annual barbecue for alumni offered at O'Connell

Published: October 5 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida celebrates Homecoming 2006 with the annual alumni barbecue Saturday at the O'Connell Center.

TV personality Dick Vitale to speak at O’Connell Center

Published: October 5 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— ACCENT Speakers Bureau at the University of Florida presents a night with Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst, author and famed TV personality.

Museum Nights entertains with gallery lecture and Butterfly Rainforest

Published: October 5 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The University of Florida Student Government will host Museum Nights from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Harn Museum of Art and Florida Museum of Natural History in the UF Cultural Plaza.

WUFT-TV and Cox Communictions will provide live television coverage of parade

Published: October 5 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public television station WUFT-TV/DT will join with Cox Communications to provide exclusive live television coverage of the 2006 University of Florida Homecoming Parade, starting at noon Friday.

Famous French feminist to visit UF Oct. 9

Published: October 5 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hélène Cixous will return to the University of Florida campus to participate in a Jacques Derrida conference to be held Oct. 9-11.

UF Real Estate Center receives $2.5 million to bolster program

Published: October 4 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It was announced today that Kelley Bergstrom of Kenilworth, Ill., has pledged $2.5 million to the University of Florida’s Center for Real Estate Studies.

UF's 83rd annual Homecoming parade starts at noon Friday

Published: October 4 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida's 83rd annual Homecoming parade starts at noon Friday.

Early Obesity

Published: October 4 2006

New research shows that kids who are morbidly obese before the age of four often suffer from lower I-Q scores.

Tour of solar buildings starts in research park Sunday

Published: October 4 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The 11th Annual National Solar Tour is coming to the Gainesville area Sunday.

Tiny Tampa Bay fish key to evolution of immune system

Published: October 3 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Armed at first with nothing more than boots, a screen and a bucket, scientists studying a tiny primitive fish that makes up 70 percent of the biomass in Tampa Bay now say they have found the “missing link” marking the point in evolution that led to the development of the modern-day human immune system.

InsideUF: October 3, 2006

Published: October 3 2006

UF researcher given prestigious professorship from Poland

Published: October 3 2006

Eva Czarnecka-Verner may have the most unusual academic bragging rights on the University of Florida campus. She received her professorship from a head of state.

Architecture studio is UF's first venture to India

Published: October 2 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students from the School of Architecture at University of Florida's College of Design, Construction and Planning embarked last month on UF’s first international program ever offered in India. Shivjit Sidhu, an assistant professor of architecture, and eight students voyaged to Pune, India, to take part in "The Vertical Studio, India," a semester-long studio focusing on architecture and urban design.

One-of-a-kind imaging probe reveals secrets useful for drug discovery

Published: October 2 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Good things may indeed come in small packages for scientists eager to find natural substances to help cure diseases. The challenge is to analyze material that is smaller than the proverbial gnat’s eyelash.

HHP students to participate in National Walk to School Day

Published: October 2 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As Part of National Walk to School Day on Oct. 4, College of Health and Human Performance students will be educating elementary school children about the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Sick Leave Pool opens enrollment until Oct. 31

Published: October 2 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Qualifying University of Florida employees may now sign up for the Sick Leave Pool during its open enrollment period until Oct. 31 or during the 30 calendar days following the first year of employment. During open enrollment, all applications must be received by Central Leave Administration by 5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Magazine ranks UF among best places to work in academia

Published: October 2 2006

The University of Florida ranks eighth in the United States among the best places to work in academia, according to a new survey by The Scientist magazine.

Update: Weekly

Published: October 2 2006

Women in media focus of panel discussion

Published: October 16 2006

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, will join six other panelists at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in the College of Journalism and Communications’ Gannett Auditorium (Weimer Hall 1064) for an open discussion of the role of women in the media.

When man and suit combine, it's "Molar Man" time!

Published: October 10 2006

It’s a big tooth suit! Although it’s more commonly known as the University of Florida College of Dentistry’s molar mascot to Charbel Klaib, 25, the senior dental student usually inside the cavity-free tooth.

Washington Post: Merit Scholar Aid

Published: October 18 2006

UF’s decision to reduce merit scholarship aid packages was cited in an Oct. 18 editorial in the Washington Post (circ. 724,242).

Wall Street Journal: Richard Hollinger

Published: October 25 2006

A study conducted by criminology professor Richard Hollinger on retail theft was cited in an Oct. 25 Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.3 million) story on shoplifters using high-tech scams.

Wall Street Journal: Dan Smith

Published: October 10 2006

Political scientist Dan Smith was quoted in an Oct. 10 Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.1 million) story about the tobacco industry fighting state ballot measure aimed at banning smoking.

UFPA co-commissions special production

Published: October 4 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) is doing its part to help UF become a Top 10 public university by providing an unparalleled cultural and educational experience.

Time magazine: Leslie Hendeles

Published: October 1 2006

Leslie Hendeles, a professor of pharmacy practice and pediatrics, was quoted in an Oct. 1 Time magazine story about changes in cold and allergy medication that could affect their effectiveness. The story was the result of a news release.

Sexual attitudes help explain narcissists' relationship problems

Published: October 4 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When Robert Browning wrote “grow old along with me, the best is yet to be,” he had no inkling of a future University of Florida study showing that narcissists are more interested in sexual pleasure than lasting intimacy.

Research Report: Children of Divorce

Published: October 11 2006

Divorce can wreak havoc on the lives of children, but University of Florida research shows it helps school-age girls when parents make a clean break, rather than continuing a troubled union.

Recital features classical saxophone

Published: October 31 2006

Celebrate the birthday of Adolphe Sax with a classical saxophone recital performed in the style Sax intended for his instrument. Jonathan Helton, University of Florida professor and president of the North American Saxophone Alliance, along with Barbara González-Palmer, a pianist from Rutgers University, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, in the University Auditorium.

Photos: Homecoming 2006

Published: October 9 2006

More than 90,000 fans filled Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Saturday for the University of Florida’s Homecoming football game against Louisiana State University. The Gators’ 23-10 win helped to boost the team to No. 2 in the Associated Press Poll and No. 2 in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll. Friday night, about 40,000 people attended Gator Growl, called the world’s largest student-run pep rally. Student skits, headline comedians Gabriel Iglesias and Jim Gaffigan, fireworks, and performances from the Dazzlers and the UF Marching Band were the main attractions.

Palm Beach Post: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: October 9 2006

Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in an Oct. 9 Palm Beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about an incorporation vote in Loxahatchee Groves. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau referral.

Miami Herald: Jim Twitchell

Published: October 8 2006

Pop culture expert Jim Twitchell was quoted in an Oct. 8 Miami Herald (circ. 444,833) about Kaplan and Newsweek joining forces to offer an online business degree. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau referral.

Miami Herald: Caroline Cardone

Published: October 30 2006

Graduate student Caroline Cardone’s study on how store design affects shoplifting rates was the subject of an Oct. 30 business brief in the Miami Herald (circ. 444,119) The brief was the result of a news release.

Flu shot campaign temporarily on hold

Published: October 31 2006

The Student Health Care Center is currently out of injectable flu vaccine, placing a hold on the University of Florida’s annual Influenza Prevention Campaign and canceling scheduled clinics until further notice. Additional doses of the vaccine are expected to arrive by the end of next week.

Florida Times-Union: Safety Zones

Published: October 29 2006

The creation of Student Safety Zones at the Florida-Georgia football game in Jacksonville was the subject of an Oct. 29 story in the (Jacksonville) Florida Times-Union (circ. 158,802).

College of Pharmacy open house

Published: October 5 2006

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Children of Divorce

Published: October 11 2006

Divorce can wreak havoc on the lives of children, but University of Florida research shows it helps school-age girls when parents make a clean break, rather than continuing a troubled union.

Bloomberg News: Jay Ritter

Published: October 23 2006

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in an Oct. 23 Bloomberg News story about the success of Goldman Sachs’ investments in China.

Associated Press: Organic Farming Degree

Published: October 9 2006

UF’s new organic farming degree program was the subject of an Oct. 9 story that moved on the Associated Press state wire. The story was the result of a news release and a UF News Bureau referral.

Associated Press: Kevin McCarthy

Published: October 29 2006

Retired English professor Kevin McCarthy was quoted in an Oct. 29 Associated Press national wire about the closure of the Massachusetts factory that produces plastic pink flamingo lawn ornaments. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau referral.

Associated Press: Daniel Salmon

Published: August 12 2006

Research by Daniel Salmon, an associate professor of epidemiology, showing that whooping cough is re-emerging nationwide was the subject of an Associated Press national wire story as well as an Oct. 12 editorial in the New York Times. The stories were the result of a news release.

Associated Press: Caffeine Study

Published: October 30 2006

A study about the caffeine levels of energy drinks was cited in an Oct. 30 Associated Press international wire story about the growing popularity of the drinks. The citation was the result of a news release.

Associated Press: Bruce Goldberger

Published: October 11 2006

Research by Bruce Goldberger, a professor and director of the William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, showing that even decaffeinated coffee contains some caffeine, was the subject of an Oct. 11 Associated Press national wire story that ran in numerous papers nationwide and internationally. The story was the result of a news release.

UF part of $30 million effort to expand science "cyber infrastructure"

Published: October 3 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The federal government has awarded a $30 million grant to continue research and development on a powerful, new international computing tool, including $425,000 for work on the project at the University of Florida.