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Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida Announce Winners of $150,000 in 2025 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment

Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, announced the recipients of $150,000 in award dollars and investment from Space Florida during its 17th annual Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando.

Record-Setting UF Steel Bridge Team Claims Another National Title

The UF Eckhoff Steel Bridge Team claimed its fifth consecutive national championship at the 2025 AISC Student Bridge Competition — securing its place in history with a record-setting seventh national title.

Environmental DNA Floating in the Air Tracks Wildlife, Viruses — Even Drugs

UF researcher David Duffy has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA vacuumed from the air to detect everything from elusive wildlife to illicit drugs, highlighting its vast potential for science and public health.

Tech Tuesday: Chemical Engineering Lecturer Teaches the Chemistry Behind a Field Impacting Our Everyday Lives

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey interviews VJ Tocco, a UF lecturer who is helping shape the next generation of chemical engineers.

Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers: Boosting Crop Production, Mitigating Environmental Impact

UF researcher Hardeep Singh highlights how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help farmers boost crop yields while reducing costs and environmental impact.

Scholastic Performance Is a Key Concern for Young Cancer Patients, UF Study Finds

UF researchers have found that young cancer patients need support with scholastic performance, which can serve as an empowering and motivating force during the challenges of treatment.

UF Hosts AI in Education Fair, Showcasing the Future of Learning

UF hosted the AI in Education Fair, spotlighting the expanding role of artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms and exploring how AI can enhance education.

UF College of Medicine Faculty Appointed President-Elect of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy

UF researcher Barry Byrne has been appointed president-elect of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) and will serve as ASGCT president in 2027.

UF/IFAS Scientists Confirm Hybrid Termites Established in Florida

UF researchers have confirmed that two of the world’s most destructive termite species are hybridizing in South Florida, raising concerns about faster spread and greater damage.

Florida Scientists Champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ Movement To Tackle National Health Crisis

UF researchers are calling for a national shift in treating fruits and vegetables as medicine, urging integrated solutions across health, agriculture, and food systems to address the growing obesity and Type 2 diabetes crisis.

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