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UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Tag: Student Research

The Art and Science of Becoming a Jazz-singing Entomologist


February 26, 2021

When his eyes are not focused on insects like mosquitos, Decyo “DJ” McDuffie can be found on stage looking past the blinding spotlight at his audience, singing jazz music. As a senior entomology and nematology student in the College of Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Black History Month, CALS Student, Entomology And Nematology, Music, Student Research

Getting to Know the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars in CALS


December 10, 2020

From learning about the Great Barrier Reef in high school to admiring lizards in the front yard as a kid, Jazmyn Broxton and Mariaguadalupe Vilchez, wildlife, ecology and conservation (WEC) students, knew they had a passion for the environment. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Doris Duke Conservation Scholars, STEM Majors, Student Opportunities, Student Research, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

CALS students recognized at 2020 International Student Achievement Award ceremony


December 9, 2020

Six College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students were recognized with awards on Nov. 17 at the 27th annual International Student Achievement Award Ceremony hosted by the University of Florida International Center as part of International ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Animal Sciences, Awards, CALS Student, Family Youth And Community Science, International Education Week, International Students, Leadership, Service Leadership, Student Research, Volunteer

CALS Student Honored as American Star in Agriscience Finalist at National FFA Convention


October 30, 2020

Lauren Roberts, first-year entomology and nematology student, has had the support of the Gator Nation in developing a project that is now recognized as top in the nation. This week, the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo is celebrating ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ffa, Honeybees, Student Research
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CALS students share their ecology and conservation research in Latin America


October 15, 2018

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month recognized during September 15 through October 15, CALS is showcasing its students, faculty, and alumni who research topics of importance to Latin America. The UF/IFAS wildlife ecology and conservation ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Conservation, Ecology, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin America, Majors, Student Research