Category: UF/IFAS Teaching

Phytomining: Growing a U.S. Solution to the Nickel Supply Crisis

by Eva Sailly
April 16, 2025

Dr. Jeongim Kim, associate professor and head of the Biochemical Genetics Lab for the Horticultural Sciences Department, is leading a new project providing an alternative solution to the United States’ growing demand for nickel, a pressing ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: ARPA-E, Biochemical Genetics, Biodiversity, Dr. Jeongim Kim, Horticultural Sciences, Hyperaccumulator, Nickel, Nickel Farming, Phytomining, Plant Breeding, Student, Teaching, The Department Of Energy

CALS Students Attend Horticultural Sciences Conference

by Jessica Czipulis
November 15, 2023

In early August, eight UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students attended the 120th American Society for Horticultural Sciences (ASHS) Annual Conference in Orlando. The conference brings together industry professionals ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: ASHS, Conference, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Plant Science, VP Promise

NACTA recognizes UF CALS for innovation and excellence in teaching

by Cayla Smith and Caroline Barnett

June 27, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Eighteen faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their excellence in teaching at the 69th annual conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Awards, Teaching

Manuel Gastelbondo – Student Spotlight – UF/IFAS CALS Plant Breeding Ph.D. Program

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 2, 2022

Tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Colombia. I have worked as a plant breeder for about 11 years. I was the former research and development director for Ball Horticultural in Colombia in charge of five breeding programs and ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Horticultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Student

Estefania Tavares Flores – Student Spotlight – UF/IFAS CALS Plant Breeding Ph.D. Program

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 2, 2022

Tell us a little about yourself. I’m an international student from Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. I did my master’s degree in genetics at West Virginia University. I’ve always been passionate about genome editing techniques used to accelerate ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Horticultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Student

Jesse Murray – Student Spotlight – UF/IFAS CALS Plant Breeding Ph.D. Program

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 2, 2022

Tell us a little about yourself. I am originally from Kansas and grew up in the Midwest exploring the prairie ecosystem, camping, hiking and playing sports. What do you study? Currently, I am studying the breeding and genetics of lettuce ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Horticultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Student

UF/IFAS Horticulture Professor Receives USDA Early Career Teaching Award

by Cayla Smith
November 7, 2022

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Gerardo Nunez, assistant professor of horticultural sciences in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), received the Early Career Teaching Award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Award, Horticultural Sciences

UF CALS faculty, graduate students earn NACTA awards

by Olivia Doyle
June 24, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Twenty-four faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their excellence in teaching at the 67th annual conference of the North American Colleges and ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Award, NACTA

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