Get to know biofuels
For over 100 years, burning fossil fuels has generated most of the energy required to propel our cars, power our businesses, and keep the lights on in our homes. Almost all (95%) of the world’s… Read More
Tag: Ann Wilkie
Algae study recognized for high impact among UF/IFAS research
The UF/IFAS Research Dean’s Office is recognizing former undergraduate student Rebecca O’Connell and Soil and Water Sciences research professor Dr. Ann Wilkie for their research paper. The article they co-authored, “Comparing Harvest Productivity of the… Read More
Mentoring from afar (during a pandemic)
Dr. Ann Wilkie expected to mentor an undergraduate student at a distance during the spring 2020 semester. The research professor of bioenergy and sustainable technology in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department had arranged… Read More
Open Door Policy
The faculty and staff of the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department pride themselves on being open and accessible to the public. We offer assistance in a wide range of areas. For example, our “open… Read More
Artisanal Soap Keeps Community Clean
A study of one Brazilian community finds women entrepreneurs there are recycling cooking oil and making a profit. The artisanal soap they produce from the used oil keeps the community clean by preventing soil and… Read More