The UFIC Global Culture Photography Competition is back!
07/29/20

If you are a UF student, faculty, staff, or alumni who traveled abroad, or if you are a UF international student or scholar, you are eligible to enter!

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) invites students, faculty, staff and alumni to enter its annual international photography contest. There are three categories this year. Each entrant may submit up to two digital photos in only one chosen category. All photographs must portray the theme "Global Culture".

Instructions:

Each entrant may submit up to two (2) digital photos in only one chosen category. All photographs must have been taken during Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, or Summer 2020....

UFIC's Townhall for International Students Held Successfully
07/27/20

After the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) rescinded their new guidelines, and in response to many questions from our international students, on Friday, July 24, 2020, the UF International Center (UFIC) held a TownHall for all UF international students.

UFIC hosted a Zoom Town Hall and addressed questions related to F1 Visa Status and the Fall 2020 semester. Topics related to Registrations, Temporary Leave, Practical Training, and more were discussed and questions were answered by UFIC administrators before and during the highly attended meeting. To access a recording of the meeting visit UFIC's website...

UF Announces $70 Million Artificial Intelligence Partnership with NVIDIA
07/27/20

Source: UF News

The University of Florida today announced a public-private partnership with NVIDIA that will catapult UF’s research strength to address some of the world’s most formidable challenges, create unprecedented access to AI training and tools for underrepresented communities, and build momentum for transforming the future of the workforce.

The initiative is anchored by a $50 million gift -- $25 million from UF alumnus Chris Malachowsky and $25 million in hardware, software, training and services from NVIDIA, the Silicon Valley-based technology company he cofounded and a world leader in...

Project Summaries Presented at Puerto Rico Re_Start 3 Available Now
07/27/20

A summary of all the projects presented over the Puerto Rico Re_Start 3 workshop at available now. The Center for Hydro-generated Urbanism (CHU - UF) acted as the host of the activities and actively engaged in logistics and academics with the SOA visitors. Sponsored by Dean Chimay Anumba from the College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP), and Director Jason Alread from the School of Architecture, ideas were jointly developed for an International Project + Research Workshop, to be held yearly in Puerto Rico. The first edition took place in March 2018 and the second one in March 2019.

The organizers are glad to announce that the entire publication has been finalized and it...

Incorporating Internationalization in STEM
07/13/20

Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology instructor Diba Mani, Ph.D., successfully internationalized her APK 4115 “Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise” class. Here’s a bit about this process.

“Given the coursework demanded in most STEM programs, including those at UF, students majoring in only a STEM degree program are typically not able to take many (sometimes any!) courses that expose them to cultures or countries. However, global engagement at the undergraduate level can instill skills and experiences that our students will need to succeed in their careers. Especially in our current climate,...

Jillian Hernandez Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program
07/06/20

Jillian Hernandez, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research has been selected by a peer review panel for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of 3 years for her expertise in Latina feminisms and cultural studies.

Dr. Hernandez is a transdisciplinary scholar interested in the stakes of embodiment, aesthetics, and performance for Black and Latinx women and girls, gender-nonconformers, and queers.

The Fulbright Specialist...

UF’s Sid Martin Biotech named top global incubator for record third time
07/06/20

Source: UF News

For the third time, the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) has awarded its highest honor – the Randall M. Whaley Incubator of the Year award – to UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech.

“Being named the best incubator on the planet is amazing. Receiving this award three times in a decade speaks volumes to the tremendous resource we have here in Florida with the Sid Martin Biotech incubator,” said David Norton, UF’s vice president for research. “The University of Florida is an international leader in translating research into relevant impact. The award reaffirms this...

2020 Great Immigrants
07/06/20

Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York honors the legacy of our founder Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant, by recognizing an extraordinary group of immigrants who have made notable contributions to the progress of American society.

For the full list of recipients, visit their website.

Linda J. Searby Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program
06/29/20

Dr. Linda J. Searby has been selected by a peer review panel for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of three years for her expertise in mentoring and leadership development.

The Fulbright Specialist Program, part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional...

Scientists from IITA, Wageningen and University of Florida are Optimizing Crop Models for Improved Predictions
06/29/20

The African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) project scientists are working on optimizing crop models to improve the prediction of the AKILIMO decision support tools. The team is evaluating the performance of the Light Interception and Utilization (LINTUL) and Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) to predict the attainable yield of cassava under well managed agronomic field trial.

The scientists are drawn from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Wageningen University (WUR), University of Florida (UF) and the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI). They are part of the ACAI team that has been developing AKILIMO decision support...

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