Small Satellites
Published: November 26 2008
When you think of a satellite, you probably picture something the size of a school bus. Now University of Florida engineers have developed one you could hold in your hand, weighing about two pounds.
Published: November 26 2008
When you think of a satellite, you probably picture something the size of a school bus. Now University of Florida engineers have developed one you could hold in your hand, weighing about two pounds.
Published: November 25 2008
Published: November 24 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The vacancy sign is on, but the lowlifes who check in never check out.
Published: November 19 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tough economic times are forcing Florida consumers to drastically cut plans for holiday spending, leaving retailers with what may be their worst season in decades, according to telephone surveys of more than 500 state residents.
Published: November 19 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Plants that range northward because of climate change may be better at defending themselves against local enemies than native plants.
Published: November 19 2008
If you didn’t make it to Beijing for the Olympics, you could one day experience China here at home. University of Florida engineers have designed a virtual reality system that replicates China, right down to streets and businesses.
Published: November 13 2008
Published: November 12 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mankind’s quick trips to space haven’t had to cope with many problems that come with a longer stay off-planet, but research aboard the next shuttle mission will address one issue bound to come up in the foray to the final frontier — extraterrestrial motherhood.
Published: November 12 2008
You’ve probably heard the warnings about obesity linked to consuming too much fructose in your diet. Now a University of Florida study shows fructose may actually hard-wire the body for future weight gain.
Published: November 10 2008
Published: November 6 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sea snakes may slither in saltwater, but they sip the sweet stuff.
Published: November 5 2008
Adolescence can take quite a toll. Now University of Florida researchers have found that when dealing with social pressures girls who go through puberty early face more stress than girls who mature on schedule.
Published: November 3 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — College students cut down on drinking alcohol, using marijuana and drunken driving after receiving a new form of health consultation that addresses multiple risk behaviors and focuses on positive self-image, a University of Florida study has found.
Published: November 3 2008
Published: November 3 2008
Published: November 1 2008
Americans go to the polls next week to select our next president. Interest is high in a contest featuring the first major party black presidential candidate, the worst financial crisis since the great depression, and the country bogged down in two far off wars.
Published: November 5 2008
(The below message was sent as an e-mail to the Deans, Directors and Department Chairs listserv on Nov. 5, 2008) Duke University announced today that Kyle Cavanaugh has accepted a position there as Vice President of Human Resources. He will be leaving UF in January.
Published: November 18 2008
Economist David Denslow was quoted in a Nov. 6 Associated Press story about the impact of Florida’s foreclosure rate on the losing candidacy of John McCain.
Published: November 18 2008
Norbert Dunkel, director of housing, was quoted in a Nov. 2 Business Week story about the declining investment value for parents who want to buy condos for their college-age children
Published: November 4 2008
Charles E. Byrd, assistant professor of Tourism and Sport Management at the College of Health and Human Performance, recently received the 2008 Award of Excellence from the Florida After School Alliance (FASA) and the National After School Association (NAA). This prestigious award recognizes Byrd for demonstrating outstanding service to school-age children. The award also recognizes advocacy of the after-school initiative at both state and national levels.
Published: November 17 2008
The University of Florida Communications Network recently announced a call for entries for this year’s Golden Gator communications awards program. The program is open to all University of Florida employees who have implemented communications on behalf of the university. For more details, visit http://ufcn.urel.ufl.edu/goldengators/index.shtml.
Published: November 18 2008
Advertising professor John Sutherland was quoted in a Nov. 1 Dallas Morning News story about the types of campaign ads done close to the actual election.
Published: November 17 2008
Paul Davenport, a professor in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, recently was named acting chairman of the college’s department of physiological sciences. Davenport’s work as a psychologist focuses primarily on the study of human breathing and respiratory rehabilitation. His work has benefited individuals, asthmatic children, U.S. Navy divers and the actor Christopher Reeve, among othe
Published: November 4 2008
There was a whirl of boots, hats, kerchiefs and dollar bills during a recent two-day Dental Desperados Community Campaign. A silent auction, dunking booth and voting contest — to determine who would win a pie in the face — were part of the festivities. David Stillwell received the most $1 votes for the honor of having a pie in the face, which was administered by Dean Teresa Dolan. The event helped the College of Dentistry raise $2,000 for the annual UF Community Campaign.
Published: November 4 2008
The Air Force Career Day will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the Reitz Student Union Colonnade. There will be officers from different career fields who will be available for questions. Air Force career fields include but are not limited to lawyers, medical professionals, communications specialists, special investigators and police officers.
Published: November 20 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Gators Canned Goods Challenge for Kids already has helped raise more than 3,300 pounds of food for the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank in Gainesville, but many local food banks are in dire need of contributions to assist families for the upcoming holiday season.
Published: November 17 2008
Why not share some Gator spirit along with annual holiday greetings this year? Sending e-cards supports the University of Florida’s commitment to sustainability. Free e-cards are once again available. Numerous, easy-to-download layouts are provided at http://identity.ufl.edu/gatorNation/cards.html.
Published: November 18 2008
Environmentalists aren’t the only ones with “green jobs” anymore. Green or sustainability jobs, in which professionals work to solve problems like energy use and urbanization, are popping up in practically every business, government and nonprofit sector — under job titles such as sustainability officer, sustainable design professional, resource manager and energy engineer.
Published: November 28 2008
The Harn Museum of Art recently received a grant of 150 original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints from one of the nation’s most prestigious arts foundations, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Published: November 17 2008
Kathleen Long, dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing, recently was selected as the 2008 recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Sister Bernadette Armiger Award. This award recognizes a nursing leader who has made significant contributions to AACN and its goals, as well as to nursing education and the advancement of the profession.
Published: November 28 2008
Zoologist Harvey Lillywhite was quoted in a Nov. 17 MSNBC story about his research that found sea snakes actually prefer to drink freshwater. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.
Published: November 13 2008
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Originator and executive producer of the “Batman” movie series, Michael Uslan, will be speaking at the University of Florida at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom. This event is free and open to the public with first come first serve seating. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m.
Published: November 20 2008
This op-ed appeared Nov. 20, 2008 in The Miami Herald. By: Jack Putz Francis E. ”Jack” Putz is a professor of botany at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Published: November 28 2008
Professors James Zhang and Dan Connaughton from the department of Tourism Recreation and Sport Management at the College of Health and Human Performance recently received Outstanding Service Awards from the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee. The awards were given for participation as Olympic volunteers at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Published: November 17 2008
Watch for the mobile recording studio to tell your Gator story. The resulting videos will be added to more than 100 others at http://insidethegatornation.com/. A few videos will appear on the jumbo screens at upcoming football and basketball games.
Published: November 18 2008
Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Nov. 8 Wall Street Journal story about how new voters helped Barack Obama win in Florida. A link is unavailable because the Journal is by subscription only.