University of Florida in Belize: A Digital Field Experience 2022
The University of Florida (UF) Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) took more than 10 undergraduate and graduate students ...
University of Florida in Belize: A Digital Field Experience 2022
The University of Florida (UF) Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) took more than 10 undergraduate and graduate students on a study abroad trip in summer 2022 to Belize. As part of the trip, three students developed a digital field experience (DFE) to connect adult learners in Florida with Belize. You can watch the ...
Social Responsibility in the Soil and Water Sciences: Spotlight on the Everglades Agricultural Area
This photo essay series features the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC). Learn about Dr. Jehangir Bhadha, his work, and the social responsibility that soil and water sciences researchers have to the public. Caroline Nickerson developed this solutions-focused photo essay. Caroline is a Ph.D. student ...
UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department Teaching Garden
The University of Florida is home to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Horticultural Sciences Department's Teaching Garden where students and researchers can experiment with different kinds of agricultural techniques like planting, grafting, trellising, and fertilizing - to name a few examples. UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication student Maggie Murphy created ...
Florida Museum of Natural History: Fantastic Fossils Exhibit
Explore a virtual tour of the Science Up Close: Fantastic Fossils exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural history. The exhibit showcased research and collections, as well as included an interactive area for engaging with scientists while they worked with some of the museum's specimens and objects. To view/interact with the VR tours: Option 1: ...
Wekiwa Springs, Then and Now.
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. Caroline Nickerson is ...
Me and My Beach
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. Alice's beach ...
The Sanctity and Sanctuary of Sweetwater
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. A bird ...
Nature’s Unconditional Love
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. University of Florida's ...
Social Responsibility in Soil and Water Sciences
How do soil, water, and data scientists come together to investigate critical issues in a socially responsible way? Learn about a USDA-funded collaborative research project underway within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). UF/IFAS scientists, graduate students, and post-docs are working together to examine how conservation agricultural practices such as incorporating flooded rice in rotation with ...
Developing Students And Peppers: What Does It Take To Build A Better Pepper?
This project is part of our solutions-focused scientist photo essays series. Students interviewed different members of the "Better Pepper Project" to better understand their roles in the project and how this project will effect people outside of research. The project is focused on improving pepper genetic for a number of agricultural production and consumer appeal ...
A Day with a Plant Nematologist: Johan Desaeger
This project is part of our solutions-focused scientist photo essays series. Read the article below and download the link to learn about Doctor Johan Desaeger, a plant nematologist, and the work that is being in the Vegetable and Fruit Nematology lab at the University of Florida by scientists and graduate students. Many different techniques can ...
Pepper Solutions Through UF/IFAS Plant Breeding
This project is part of our solutions-focused scientist photo essays series. Students interviewed different members of the "Better Pepper Project" to better understand their roles in the project and how this project will effect people outside of research. The project is focused on improving pepper genetics for a number of agricultural production and consumer appeal ...
Strawberries: Easy To Eat, Tough To Grow
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. Beautiful strawberries ...
A Trail Trek through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. Moriah Williams, ...
Adding Nutrition to Our Diets: One Pepper at a Time
This project is part of our solutions-focused scientist photo essays series. Students interviewed different members of the "Better Pepper Project" to better understand their roles in the project and how this project will effect people outside of research. The project is focused on improving pepper genetic for a number of agricultural production and consumer appeal ...
Conservation at the Singing Tower
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. As an ...
A Distant Memory Available At Our Fingertips: Sweet Water Wetlands Park
This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida. Olivia Doyle is ...
The Climate of Greta Thunbeg’s Instagram Content
In this Research Spark, AEC doctoral student Christine Krebs conducted a qualitative content analysis of youth climate activist Greta Thunberg's Instagram posts during her zero emission sailing trip to the United States. Learn about what content appeared in Thunberg's images and captions as well as what hashtags she frequently used to amplify her messages. View ...
Conservation Conversation
In this Research Spark, learn about the impacts of the Streaming Science: Conservation Conversation electronic field trip on middle and high school students' learning about conservation, forest ecosystems, and prescribed burning. Adobe Spark page created by: AEC graduate student Valentina Castano. View the Spark Page Aenlle, J., Loizzo, J., Bunch. J.C., Stone, W., Meredith, M., ...
The Water Around Us
In this Research Spark, learn about how the Streaming Science: The Water Around Us electronic field trip impacted students' connection to water. View the Research Spark Barnett, C. P., Suits, T. E., Sheppard, T. D., Beattie, P. N., Loizzo, J. L., Warner, L. A., Diaz, J. M., Reisinger, A. J., & Siders, A. C. (2020). ...
Do Bats Have Fingers?
In this Research Spark, learn about how the Streaming Science: Bats and Beyond electronic field trip impacted students' learning. AEC graduate student Teresa Suits conducted a content analysis of the questions middle and high school students submitted for Florida Museum of Natural History bat experts during the live 45-minute web stream. Authors: Suits, Kent, & ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Susan Harris
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Cayla Romano Click here to visit the corresponding ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Jennifer Standley
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Alexandra Giang Click here to visit the corresponding ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Brynn Johnson
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Lily Willingham and Leslie White Click here to ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Kaylin Kleckner
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Rana Hillard, Gabriella Hernandez, and Preston Redrick Click ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Steven Keith
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Alexis Gabrielski Click here to visit the corresponding ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Amy Vu
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Eli Collins and Shea Booster Click here to ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Chris Oster
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Mackenzie Johnson Click here to visit the corresponding ...
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab: Dr. Jamie Ellis
This photo essay series features the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab (HBREL). Students in University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) courses highlighted HBREL faculty, Extension agents, graduate students, and volunteers, and their impactful work with honey bees. The following content was created by Jessica Wells. Click here to access the corresponding ...
Restore the Shore
How are our shorelines changing overtime? How can we protect them? Climate change, rising sea levels, and natural disasters are causing shorelines to break down – impacting our oceans, plants, animals, and communities. Scientists are working with communities to build and test natural ways to Restore the Shore. Learn about a living shoreline project and the ...
The Buzz about Bees: Electronic Field Trip
Watch the recordings of our latest electronic field trip (EFT) in partnership with the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory! Watch the recordings here
Beef Reproductive Behavioral Research
Payton Paschoal, Dalton Pearce, and Halley Lauchland highlight Dr. Zach McFarlane and his work in beef reproductive behavioral research. McFarlane was raised on a cattle ranch in Gridley, CA, where he first discovered his passion for beef cattle management. His unique research works with reproductive management in bulls rather than the widely studied females. Click ...
The Wonders of Soil with Dr. Yamina Pressler
MEET DR. YAMINA PRESSLER She is not your average soil scientist, she’s more than that. Being an educator, an artist, as well as a soil scientist, her passion for the soil brings a lot to the table. Having worked on her undergraduate at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and received her bachelor's of science degree ...
Learning with Dr. Lathrop
Abigayle Huntress and Karlye Clement highlight Dr. Amanda Lathrop, a professor in the Food Science and Nutrition Department at Cal Poly SLO. Lathrop teaches a wide variety of classes but her expertise is in microbiology and food safety. Learn more about Lathrop's role as a professor at Cal Poly and as a Food Safety Consultant ...
Living Shorelines
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) in Cedar Key, Florida. In this series, AEC students showcased the people working at NCBS, their research with the living shorelines, and collaborating with the local community. Check out this photo essay by Natasha Roberts as she highlights how ...
Food Science Professor Brings Challenge and Opportunity to Students
Remember when you were a kid and a bug landed in your food so your parents would say, “Oh, no big deal, just extra protein,”? Well, that saying may just become a reality as food science research is being conducted on the viability and acceptance of using bugs as a sustainable food ingredient. Check out ...
Living Shorelines and Community Support
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) in Cedar Key, Florida. In this series, AEC students showcased the people working at NCBS, their research with the living shorelines, and collaborating with the local community. Check out this photo essay by Lauren Boyett as she explains how ...
Dr. Sikalidis and Type 2 Diabetes Management
Learn about Dr. Angelos Sikalidis, his background, and his research with Type 2 diabetes management in this photo essay by Samantha Ruge and Melanie Ortiz. Dr. Angelos Sikalidis was hired in September 2018 by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition as an associate professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. His primary ...
Dr. Micheal Allen: Enriching, Enjoying, and Educating in Cedar Key, Florida
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) in Cedar Key, Florida. In this series, AEC students showcased the people working at NCBS, their research with the living shorelines, and collaborating with the local community. Check out this photo essay by Abigail Clapp as she highlights how ...
Effects of Vine Age on Grapes and Wine Quality
Have you ever wondered what gives wine its distinct taste? Check out Morgan Nunes, Katelyn Pedersen, and Elle Ann Vander's photo essay about Dr. Jean Dodson Peterson. Dodson Peterson is currently exploring whether or not that distinct wine taste falls from varying vine ages. Click here to explore the students' Adobe Spark Page. Author Bios: ...
Sustaining Living Shorelines
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) in Cedar Key, Florida. In this series, AEC students showcased the people working at NCBS, their research with the living shorelines, and collaborating with the local community. Check out this photo essay by Kyle Cronin as he highlights the ...
Dr. Allen’s Commitment to Solutions between Habitats and Solutions
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) in Cedar Key, Florida. In this series, AEC students showcased the people working at NCBS, their research with the living shorelines, and collaborating with the local community. Check out this photo essay by Stephanie Johnson as she highlights living ...
Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Caroline Barnett, a UF Agricultural Education and Communication graduate student, highlights the Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s (TBEP) 2020 Habitat Master Plan Update (HMPU). Her photo essay details how the 2020 Habitat Master Plan Update will help guide restoration efforts over the next ten years. TBEP and its partners have made significant strides in restoring bay ...
A Family Tradition: Carrying on the Family Legacy
This is a feature story about Emma Reynolds Ezell. Megan Winfree, Agricultural Education and Communication graduate student, highlights Emma Reynolds Ezell, President of Reynzell Ag Company and Triple R Ag Company. Winfree writes about how Ezell is trailblazing her way through the citrus industry and is a seventh generation Floridian and fourth generation citrus grower. ...
Don’t Plant a Problem
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP). Students highlighted the people working at CAIP and their impactful work in communities around the state of Florida. Dr. Jason Ferrell is the Director for the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and has been for ...
Plants Matter: Dr. Candice Prince
This is part of a series of photo essays about UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP). Students highlighted the people working at CAIP and their impactful work in communities around the state of Florida. Dr. Candice Prince is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida (UF) Agronomy Department. She also works at ...