2014


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Washington Post: Frank J. Mazzotti

Published: March 21 2014

Frank J. Mazzotti, professor of wildlife ecology and conservation, was quoted in a March 16 Washington Post story about strategies to remove pythons from the Everglades.

UF/IFAS researchers help to sequence genome for loblolly pine major source of lumber, paper

Published: March 20 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To look at the humble loblolly pine – grown in neat rows on large farms throughout the southeastern U.S. and milled for things like building lumber and paper – you would never think that its genetic code is seven times larger than a human’s

The Tampa Tribune: Steven Johnson

Published: March 16 2014

Steven Johnson, associate professor of urban wildlife ecology, was quoted in a Feb. 23 article in The Tampa Tribune discussing the infiltration of tegus, an exotic lizard that can grow up to 4 feet long, in South Florida and near Tampa.

The New York Times: Edward Evans

Published: March 21 2014

Agricultural economist Edward Evans was quoted in a March 10 New York Times article about the market implications of Chiquita Brands’ purchase of an Irish banana distributor.

Reuters: Tracey Barnett

Published: March 6 2014

Tracey Barnett, assistant professor in social and behavioral sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 21 article in Reuters discussing the harmful effects of smoking hookah.

New York Times: Richard C. Hollinger

Published: March 21 2014

Criminology professor Richard C. Hollinger was quoted in a March 8 article in The New York Times discussing how loss-prevention investigators can manipulate interviews of employees.

National Public Radio: Daniel Smith

Published: March 21 2014

Political science professor Dan Smith was interviewed in a March 11 National Public Radio story discussing how money was being spent in a special congressional election.

Miami Herald: Al Warrington

Published: March 6 2014

Al Warrington, prominent UF alumnus, was quoted in a Feb. 21 article in the Miami Herald about his $75 million donation to the university, which, among other contributions, makes him UF’s largest donor. The article was due to a University Relations story pitch.

Globe and Mail: Jay Ritter

Published: March 21 2014

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a March 9 article in The Globe and Mail (Toronto) discussing the rise in IPO market shares.

FloridaTimes-Union: Meshon Rawls

Published: March 21 2014

Law professor Meshon Rawls was quoted in a March 9 Florida Times-Union story about the challenges faced by ex-felons in finding jobs.