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Dr. Xiaoping Xin in the Soil, Water and Ecosystems Laboratory

UF/IFAS postdoctoral researcher recognized for standout leadership in management and mentorship

by Robin KoestoyoAvatar photo
February 29, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Crop Production, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources Protection, Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil And Water Science, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida IFAS, Women In Science
SDGs and one health SDG11

Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 11

by Alejandro Sanchez
February 9, 2023

Welcome back, readers! This is a special blog post. This edition is written by Connor Cronin, our new intern at the One Health Center. She is very excited to share her thoughts with you about Sustainable Development Goal 11 and One Health. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Connor Cronin UF One Health, IFAS One Health, SDG11, SDGS, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Goals, Women In Science

Sustainable Development Goals and One Health: SDG 9

by Alejandro Sanchez
December 8, 2022

Sustainable development goal 9 is to “build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable infrastructure and foster innovation” by 2030 or as it is shortened “industries, innovation, and infrastructure”1. Besides that, the words “sustainable”, ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Change, COP27, Innovation, Olga Munoz, Sustainable Development Goals, Women In Science

World Oceans Day: Why it matters for One Health?

by Alejandro Sanchez
June 9, 2022

I would like to celebrate World Oceans Day on our very own One Health Blog by identifying where the interconnections between realms happen within the ocean context. By interconnections, I mean the One Health philosophy concept of humans, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Climate Change, Conservation, One Health, One Health At UF, Transdisciplinarity, University Of Florida, Women In Science, World Oceans Day
image- Chelsea Smartt FMEL microbiology scientist

Women in Science: A conversation with the UF/IFAS scientist behind the Smartt Lab

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
March 28, 2022

VERO BEACH, Fla. –  For decades, females have been at the forefront of careers in science, technology and mathematics (STEM). They generate scientific breakthroughs and inspire innovation in a variety of careers across the globe. For ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chelsea Smartt, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Military Child Month, Mosquitoes, National Women's History Month, Women In Science
Image - Daroub with UF International Center team and collaborators from University of California, Davis and Virginia Tech visiting Jordan in 2013 to assess extension and education programs.

UF/IFAS scientist shares how love for learning led to lifetime of teaching, international work

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
March 23, 2022

BELLE GLADE, Fla – Throughout history, women have played a key role in humanity's scientific advancements. As mentors, innovators and thought leaders, women in science have inspired and empowered countries, communities, women and young girls ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Everglades Research And Education Center, Featured Hot Topic, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, National Women's History Month, Samira Daroub, Soil And Water Sciences Department, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF International Center, UF/IFAS Soil And Water Sciences Department, Water Quality, Women In Science, Women's History Month

A native of Brazil, this UF/IFAS scientist sees soil as the basis for life

by Brad BuckAvatar photo
March 15, 2022

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, we sat down with Maria Silveira, a professor of soil and water sciences at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. Born and raised 90 minutes from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Silveira went ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Brazil, Carbon Sequestration, Cattle, Maria Silveira, National Women's Month, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Soil And Water Sciences, Women In Science

S.H.E. IS: Maria Goeppert Mayer, “I wasn’t going to be just a woman”

by One Health Center of Excellence
May 14, 2020

Maria Goeppert Mayer (B. 1906 – D. 1972) was the second women in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Physics. Marie Curie was the first women to win this award. Maria won in collaboration with Hans D. Jensen in 1963 for their research ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Feminism, Girls In Stem, International Women's Day, Maria Goeppert Mayer, Women, Women In Science

S.H.E. IS: Hypatia of Alexandria, A Martyr for Feminism and Philosophy

by One Health Center of Excellence
February 11, 2020

Hypatia of Alexandria (b. fourth century A.D.) is a historical figure born within the wrong era. Her ideologies and scientific achievements reflect the opportunities and success of a woman in the 21st century. She was a scholar and educator ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Girls In Stem, International Women's Day, One Health, Women In Science, Women In STEM

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