UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences celebrates student award winners

by Annabel Henson

April 18, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. Sixteen UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students were recognized for their academic achievement and successes at the University of Florida during the annual CALS awards ceremony, held April 16. “I’m ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Animal Sciences, Awards, Awards And Recognitions, Biology, Environmental Horticulture, FYCS, Marine Sciences, Microbiology And Cell Science, Nutritional Sciences, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

From Teeth to T-Bones: Trailblazing a Path in the Meat Industry

by Jessica Czipulis

March 28, 2024

In her first year at UF, 40 Gators Under 40 honoree Hannah Shetters enrolled in general chemistry, one of the many requirements for students interested in dentistry and other health professions. Like many other pre-professional students, Shetters ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, CALS Alumni, Food And Resource Economics, Meat Science

Cultivating Community, One Landscape at a Time

by Jessica Czipulis

March 27, 2024

“I started with myself, a truck, and a trailer.” Jason Lee’s business may have had humble beginnings, but its foundation can be traced back to family traditions and experiences he had through 4-H. From a young age, Lee, SkyFrog ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 40 Under 40, CALS Alumni, Community Service, Plant Science

Gator Grad to Equine Educator

by Jessica Czipulis

March 26, 2024

To students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), graduation means more than earning a degree. For Sarah White-Springer, graduating meant earning a degree, but also having a network of relationships and years of incredible ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 40 Under 40, Animal Sciences, CALS Alumni, Mentors, Undergraduate Research

5 Tips for Legislative Interns

by Jessica Czipulis

March 18, 2024

https://youtu.be/cNJ8lD2hDJI Are you thinking about doing a legislative intern in Washington, D.C.? Clayton Bush, a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) senior, has been a legislative intern for two congresswomen through VP ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Family Youth And Community Sciences, Internship, Legislative Intern, VP Promise

5 Tips for Newly Admitted Students

by Megan Edge

February 14, 2024

Congratulations! You got into UF, and all you have worked for the past 4 years of high school has finally come to fruition! Wait…now what do you do? Here are 5 things you can do while you anxiously await getting to campus: 1. Fill out the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS

Experiential Learning with UF/IFAS Extension

by Jordyn Chiodo

February 14, 2024

It's not often a child is heard saying, "When I grow up, I want to be an Extension agent!" For Elanie Mason, that career choice became a new focus, thanks to her transformative experience with the UF/IFAS Extension internship program. The ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture Education, Extension, Internship, UF/IFAS Extension Internship, VP Promise

Dietetics Duo Takes on Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo

by Jessica Czipulis

December 18, 2023

Two UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students attended the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in October. The conference brings together industry experts, such as registered dietitians and researchers. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conference, Dietetics, Food Science And Human Nutrition, VP Promise

Cultivating Success: Melanie Cabrera’s Pioneering Work in Plant Breeding

by Lana Guzman, Jarred Shellhouse and Annabel Henson

December 7, 2023

Agriculture in the Sunshine State ranges from tropical fruits to leafy green vegetables, with many crops in between. Launched in 2021, the plant breeding doctoral program teaches University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Broccoli, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Ufcals

Florida Forestry Students Attend National Conference

by Jessica Czipulis

December 7, 2023

Each year, the Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention brings together forestry professionals from all over the country. From researchers to non-profit organizations, industry members traveled to Sacramento, Calif., to attend ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conference, Forest Resources And Conservation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, VP Promise

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