Chris McCarty, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in an April 30 Miami Herald story about the impact of another drop in consumer confidence among Floridians. The story was the result of a news release.
Botany professor Stephen Mulkey was quoted in an April 30 Orlando Sentinel story about how Florida farmers and foresters are likely to profit from the effort to reduce global warming.
Psychology professor Clive Wynne was quoted in an April 29 New Scientist article about whether dogs can differentiate the barks of other dogs.
Graduate student Allison Dempsey was quoted in an April 23 Los Angeles Times blog about her research into the long-term effects of being bullied in school. See related news release.
Anthropology professor Rick Stepp was a featured guest on a show about biological diversity that was broadcast April 23 on National Public Radio. See related news release.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Melker was quoted in an April 22 United Press International story about the development of a new breath-monitoring device designed to track AIDS patients’ adherence to their medication schedules. See related news release.
Roy Beckford, agricultural and natural resources agent in Lee County, was quoted in an April 20 New York Times story about the growing problem of honeybees nesting in foreclosed and empty houses in Florida’s Lee County.
A column about Earth Day’s history in Florida by history professor Jack E. Davis was published April 20 in the Orlando Sentinel.
George Burgess, director of UF’s International Shark Attack File, was quoted in an April 17 Forbestraveler.com story about North America beaches where shark attacks are most frequent.
Elliot Douglas, an associate professor of materials science and engineering was quoted in an April 16 International Herald-Tribune story about the prevalent use of plastics in today’s world.