Anyone who has ever visited Florida knows it has a special charm to it. It has a certain feeling that makes you want to come back again and again. Living in Indiana, I did not get to experience this sentiment until I came to Sarasota ... READ MORE
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On May 31, Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo retired after a truly impactful career with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. Maria joined Sarasota County Extension in October 2007 as the Family Nutrition Program manager, after teaching family and ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Not every child grows up with a deep understanding of the agricultural systems that supply the food we eat every day. The Florida Teacher Institute, a collaboration of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Some of my earliest and best memories are tied to the outdoors—kayaking, camping, fishing, and catching fireflies. These experiences fostered a deep connection to nature and respect for the environment, inspiring me to pursue a career in environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
My work aims to improve public engagement with science. To me, that means I am trying to bring scientists together with stakeholders so that together, they can combine their expertises and concerns to address problems on which science can have ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
This week, we would like to spotlight Travis Marois, a plant science and University of Florida alumni from the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Travis transferred into the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and LIfe ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
If you're working on a career in public engagement with science ... I’m compiling a set of resources for people looking to get jobs in public engagement with science. (or STEM) or outreach or informal science education or free-choice learning ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeYour local Wakulla Extension Office is looking for a temporary Family & Consumers Science Agent this Summer! For more information, please click here...Extension - Family Consumer Science Agent (OPS) READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension