University of Florida News: UF In The News

St. Petersburg Times: Boaz Dvir

khowell — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:53:11 +0000

Boaz Dvir, a graduate student in the Documentary Institute, was quoted in a May 3 St. Petersburg Times story about a new documentary titled “Jessie’s Dad.” The documentary, co-directed by Dvir and graduate student Rebecca Goldman, is about Mark Lunsford, the father of Jessica Lunsford, who was kidnapped and killed in 2006. The documentary also was the subject of a story in The Tampa Tribune.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Stan Smith

khowell — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:49:09 +0000

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic Business Research, was quoted in a May 1 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about the drop in the number of non-Hispanic whites moving into Florida.

Miami Herald: Chris McCarty

khowell — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:01:16 +0000

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.

Orlando Sentinel: Stephen Mulkey

khowell — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:56:47 +0000

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.

New Scientist: Clive Wynne

khowell — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:03:04 +0000

Psychology professor Clive Wynne was quoted in an April 29 New Scientist article about whether dogs can differentiate the barks of other dogs.

Los Angeles Times: Allison Dempsey

khowell — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:45:36 +0000

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.

National Public Radio: Rick Stepp

khowell — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:40:16 +0000

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.

UPI: Richard Melker

khowell — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:48:27 +0000

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.

New York Times: Roy Beckford

khowell — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:02:35 +0000

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.

Orlando Sentinel: Jack E. Davis

khowell — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:58:40 +0000

A column about Earth Day’s history in Florida by history professor Jack E. Davis was published April 20 in the Orlando Sentinel.

Forbestraveler.com: George Burgess

khowell — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:07:03 +0000

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.

International Herald-Tribune: Elliot Douglas

khowell — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:09:49 +0000

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.

Ms. Magazine: Sex ed study

khowell — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:42:13 +0000

A UF study of the sexual education programs in Florida schools was the subject of an April 4 article in Ms. Magazine. See related news release.

Associated Press: Dr. Andrew Kaunitz

khowell — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:38:24 +0000

An article written by gynecologist Dr. Andrew Kaunitz in the New England Journal of Medicine about contraception issues for women 40 and older was the subject of an April 4 Associated Press story.

Palm Beach Post: Russell Nagata

khowell — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:46:28 +0000

Horticultural researcher Russell Nagata was quoted in an April 3 Palm Beach Post story about the use of edible squash blossoms in restaurants. See related news release.