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Student poses for a picture.
From first-gen to future lawyer. π
UF student Sarah Hoffer found her voice β and her path to the courtroom β by turning challenge into purpose.
Read her story of grit, growth, and Gator spirit: news.clas.ufl.edu/finding-her-...
π Big news for atmospheric and Earth science!
UF has joined the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a leading consortium shaping the future of climate and atmospheric research.
π news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-joins-prestigious-ucar-consortium-to-advance-atmospheric-and-earth-science-research
The researchers in Zhangβs lab in the New Physics Building at University of Florida. Left to Right: Xiao-Xiao Zhang (the lead PI of the study), Yunong Wang, Enamul Yousuf and Philip Feng.
UF scientists can now listen to magnetism.
Their vibrating βnano drumsβ just a few atoms thick reveal hidden magnetic rhythms β a breakthrough that could power the next generation of fast, energy-efficient computers.
Read more:
news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-led-team-...
Brent Sumerlin
Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Brent Sumerlin, UF CLAS professor, for being one of only two recipients of the UF Foundation Term Professorship Award for 2025β26!
His exceptional research and mentorship continue to drive innovation across CLAS and the Gator Nation. ππ§‘
#UFCLAS #UFResearch
π Big congrats to UF Ph.D. candidates Jay Shi and Jesse Kisembe, along with their advisors Rana Ezzeddine and Barry Wen, on earning NASAβs prestigious FINESST Fellowship! This award supports graduate research that pushes the boundaries of Earth and space scienceβand Gators are leading the way. ππβ¨
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Gareth Fraser holding up a jar of preserved hammerhead shark embryos
Gareth Fraser smiling while examining a preserved ghost shark specimen
A close-up of a hammerhead shark embryo
50 years ago, "Jaws" was released in theaters, ο»Ώinstilling many movie goers with a fear of sharks. Join Associate Professor of Biology Gareth Fraser as he fights fear with understanding by sharing some of his research on these majestic creatures.
Read the story: news.clas.ufl.edu/the-conversa...
The latest issue of Ytori Magazine is here!
Discover the power of experiential learning and how CLAS is teaching students to think independently and make their voices heard. Meet faculty, students, alumni and staff who are taking learning beyond the classroom.
news.clas.ufl.edu/ytori.../yto...
Supported by the National Science Foundation, a UF team of researchers led by @uf-clas.bsky.social Department of @ufgeog.bsky.social Professor Corene Matyas, has identified the patterns of rain rates within storms and studied the moisture surrounding these storms. #NSF75
08.05.2025 14:57 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0π Congrats to Glenn Bruda, Sultan Khanfar, and Monique Kubovsky for being selected as 2025 Goldwater Scholars! π CLAS proudly celebrates these students for receiving this prestigious honor, recognizing their achievements in STEM. π
Read more here: studentsuccess.ufl.edu/success-stor...
What is dark energyβand why does it matter?
New data from DESI could upend what we thought we knew about space and time. UF's Dr. Zachary Slepian is helping lead the charge.
π news.ufl.edu/2025/04/dark...
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