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...

UF Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship for Overseas Learning
06/29/20

Source: UF News

Eight University of Florida students recently earned the prestigious Boren Award to learn languages overseas, making UF the only top 10 public university to place on the Boren Awards’ Top-Performing Institutions list for Boren Scholarships.

The Boren Awards grant scholarships and fellowships to students who would like to study languages and cultures of regions important to U.S. national security interests. After completing a long-term study abroad program and graduating from UF, each student will work for the federal government for one year. Previous to this year, UF’s highest number of Boren...

Emeritus Professor's Work Translated Into Turkish
06/16/20

​Emeritus Professor Paul Magnarella's book entitled 'Tradition and Change in a Turkish Town' has been translated into Turkish and is being published by Dorleon Press of Istanbul.

Congrats, Professor Magnarella!

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Prof. Ilaria Capua’s Book on COVID-19 Pandemic Reaches #1 on Italian Bestseller List
06/16/20

Professor Ilaria Capua’s recently published book on the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic has reached number one on the non-fiction bestseller list in Italy. Il Dopo: Il virus che ci ha constretto cambiare mappa mentale (Afterwards : The virus that has forced us to change our mental maps) is a call to action so as to make fundamental changes for a more sustainable world in the aftermath of the pandemic . Professor Capua is Professor and Director of the One Health Center of Excellence at UF. A veterinarian by training, she is a world-renowned virologist specializing in influenza viruses. She is also a former member of the Italian parliament.

Congrats, Dr. Capua!

Kaira M. Cabañas, International Studies Program Instructor, Discusses Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
06/08/20

Kaira M. Cabañas (Art History) participated, along with scholars Luiz Camillo Osorio and Luis Peréz-Oramas, in an online "roundtable" discussion celebrating the work and legacy of Brazilian artist, inventor, and designer Abraham Palatnik, who continually explored visual rhythms as a way of expanding what is perceptible through visual art. Palatnik died from Covid-19 in Rio de Janeiro on May 9, 2020. He was ninety-two years old. To view the homage paid to this singular artist, please visit this link.

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