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Florida Legislature honors George Starke Jr.
Florida Legislature honors George Starke Jr.
April 16, 2021

The Florida Legislature has recognized George Starke Jr., the first African-American student at University of Florida, for the important role he played in the desegregation of higher education institutions in Florida.

AI may help UF researchers identify crop-destroying nematodes
AI may help UF researchers identify crop-destroying nematodes
April 15, 2021

Parasitic nematodes cause $125 billion in agricultural damage around the world each year, but University of Florida scientists hope to alleviate some of that destruction. To do so, UF researchers will use artificial intelligence (AI) to try to more rapidly identify nematodes.

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UF collaborates with Ocean Conservancy to research discharge in Tampa Bay
UF collaborates with Ocean Conservancy to research discharge in Tampa Bay
April 14, 2021

Scientists in the University of Florida’s newly established Center for Coastal Solutions (CCS) and collaborators from the Ocean Conservancy are researching and tracking the ecological effects of the Piney Point reservoir leak into Tampa Bay.

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UF researchers surprised to find microplastics in Florida Keys lagoons
UF researchers surprised to find microplastics in Florida Keys lagoons
April 14, 2021

Researchers conducting a planned University of Florida-led study on plankton in two lagoons of the Florida Keys stumbled upon an unexpected presence in the course of their routine sampling: microplastics.

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As peach harvest begins, UF scientists find rootstocks that survive flooding
As peach harvest begins, UF scientists find rootstocks that survive flooding April 14, 2021

Flooding poses an issue for all crops, and studies show that floods will increase as climate change continues to challenge growers around the globe. New research from UF scientists found three peach rootstocks that can survive flooding.

UF-led study connects Florida to the Smithsonian’s Forest Global Earth Observatory April 12, 2021
Management professor’s paper wins top prize for insights on building equitable workplaces with AI technologies
Management professor’s paper wins top prize for insights on building equitable workplaces with AI technologies April 12, 2021

In the paper researchers explain how bias can be embedded in people analytics that uses AI, despite the AI itself being in principle free of bias. The authors also highlight best practices for human resource professionals and how to build a bias-aware analytical process that can prevent machine learning biases from creeping into HR practices.

UF collaborates with conservation foundation on coastal solutions April 6, 2021
Sustainable baking: UF students reimagine the stroopwafel
Sustainable baking: UF students reimagine the stroopwafel April 5, 2021

More than 80 billion pounds of food are wasted each year in the United States. For a team of graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, this number was a catalyst to do something differently.

A hole-in-one for golf courses: more pollinators
A hole-in-one for golf courses: more pollinators April 5, 2021

It may come as a surprise to know that about half of the land at golf courses is not actually used to play the game. Adam Dale, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of entomology, wants to do something useful with the rest of the acreage at golf courses. Specifically, he’d like to see more wildflowers benefit from pollinating insects.

How managers can help employees feel secure in their jobs when crises arise
How managers can help employees feel secure in their jobs when crises arise April 2, 2021

Research from UF Warrington looked specifically at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected employee feelings of job insecurity and highlights what managers can do to help mitigate those feelings among their employees.

UF ISE alumna breaks down career barriers with motivation from those closest to her
UF ISE alumna breaks down career barriers with motivation from those closest to her April 1, 2021

The road to success isn’t always easy, but Consuela Smith finds inspiration in the little things to continue to strive for greatness. Whether it’s comforting words from family or finding ways to give back to her community, she continues to accomplish her goals while motivating others around her to accomplish theirs.

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