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DeLuca Preserve, path through wooded area

27,000 acres gifted to UF for conservation, outdoor classroom and laboratory


November 30, 2020

Land near Yeehaw Junction one of the largest tracts ever given to a university More than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in Florida’s southern Osceola County has been gifted to the University of Florida to protect one of the last ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Forests, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, DeLuca, J. Scott Angle, News, Osceola County, Scott Angle

CALS Alumna Highlight: Shelby Thomas, Marine Sciences


November 24, 2020

University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Shelby Thomas earned her undergraduate degree in marine sciences in 2017, her master's degree in interdisciplinary ecology in 2018 and is currently working towards her doctorate ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Careers, Marine Sciences

CALS Alumna Highlight: Tiffany Lane


November 18, 2020

University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Tiffany Lane earned her undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) in 2014. She has worked in wildlife conservation on various projects including aerial ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Careers, College Majors, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

USDA-NIFA Awards UF/IFAS Faculty with National Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences


November 5, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Nov. 4, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty member was awarded an Excellence in Teaching award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Ecosystems, Experiential Learning, Teaching, Teaching Excellence, Uf/ifas, Usda, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

University of Florida graduate students to host three free electronic field trips


November 5, 2020

By Jarred Shellhouse Agricultural education and communication graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are hosting a free electronic field trip series for middle and high school students in Florida and beyond. Beautiful ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, CALS, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Jamie Loizzo, News

Diving into the Marine Sciences Major


October 22, 2020

For one College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student, a series of volunteer experiences amplified her passion for a future career in marine science. From a young age, Allie Marshbanks, has been interested in water and aquatic environments. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Careers, Marine Sciences, Service, Student Organizations, Student Success, Water

CALS Student Cultivates Connections Through Hispanic Heritage Month


October 6, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year to recognize Hispanic Americans. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is recognizing Hispanic students and their stories ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Graduate Student, Hispanic Heritage Month, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, Student Organizations

NaviGATORing the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Experience


September 29, 2020

The UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will host high school juniors and seniors for a virtual campus visit through NaviGATORing CALS on select Thursday’s this fall. NaviGATORing CALS allows high school juniors and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, CALS Classes, Freshman, High School Students, Recruitment, Students, Transfer Student, Uf Cals