Category: Professional Development

Graphic cutout of Dr. Katherine Sims on a blue gradient background.

Dr. Katherine Sims is a Rising Star at the University of Florida

by Jessica Alday
April 27, 2026

Dr. Katherine Sims, Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, received the Rising Star award from the University of Florida Center for Teaching Excellence. The Rising Star Award honors ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Family Youth And Community Sciences Faculty, Family Youth And Community Sciences News
Dr. Kate Fletcher calls on a student in her Foundations of Youth Development class.

Classroom Snapshots: Foundations of Youth Development

by Jessica Alday
April 22, 2026

It's the Monday after Spring Break, and while many students may choose to extend their vacation, the students in Dr. Kate Fletcher's Foundations of Youth Development course (FYC3201) are ready for their morning class. Students greet each ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Classroom Snapshots, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYC3201, FYCS, Service Learning, Youth Development
A student speaks to a representative from UF/IFAS Extension about internships and volunteer opportunities at the FYCS Volunteer and Networking Fair.

FYCS Undergraduate Practicum Report 2025

by Jessica Alday
April 13, 2026

Each year, senior FYCS majors at the University of Florida (UF) complete their practicum at a community-oriented organization that they align with. We prepare seniors for this required internship by helping them make connections with local organizations ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, CALS, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYCS, FYCS Practicum, Internships, Volunteer
An Italian stew cooking in a pot on a hot plate. Photo taken 02-26-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 4, 2026

A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Curriculum, Heat, Heat Stress, Herbs, Safety, Spices, Taste Of Culture

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Documents Published by Family, Youth and Community Sciences During July and August

by Amanda Quintos
September 8, 2025

Read the latest Family, Youth and Community Sciences publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, EDIS, Healthy Harvest

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