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Grad Student Sees Future Filled With Teaching, Conservation Work
Federico López Borghesi is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Biology with a strong interest in conservation. His research explores agriculture, ecology and plant physiology, with an emphasis on statistical and computational approaches. This Spring he was recognized for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching by UCF. Here Borghesi shares his journey to UCF and […]
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Alumna Takes Conservation Studies Across the Pond
From the Everglades to the Florida panther, it’s no secret that Florida is home to many endangered ecosystems and animals. Conservation is a huge topic of conversation as it impacts the lives of most Floridians and researchers daily. For one University of Central Florida alumna, Florida piqued her interest in zoology and wildlife conservation and […]
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Science SURE is Awesome
Thursday, April 3, students, professors and family members crowded the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union for the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) Conference. The entire ballroom was covered almost wall-to-wall with fascinating and innovative research presentations. Each student had a trifold poster on display. They stood next to their work and answered questions […]
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Local Fourth Graders Challenged to SavEarth
The College of Sciences is always happy to see innovations coming from our most valuable resource, future students. A large group of fourth graders will be showcasing their months long research in areas of conservation, recycling and other ways to help save the earth Saturday April 5 in Engineering II in the atrium. We’re excited […]
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Ross Hinkle: The Superman of Environmental Conservation
Economic development advances throughout the world at an alarming rate, putting formerly vast, open lands on the “endangered” list. Through the conservation efforts of UCF Conservation Biologist Ross Hinkle and the Selection and Management Committee, endangered land in Central Florida is receiving protection vital to its continued survival The Selection and Management Committee, along with […]
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UCF Marine Turtle Program Attracts & Inspires
The UCF Marine Turtle Research Program attracts some of the best biology students from across the nation thanks to the groundbreaking work of its founder and the hands-on experience students get at the most important turtle nesting beach in North America. After getting the UCF experience, students go on to work in the field with […]