UF at Work

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Museum Resource 🦈 #SharkAwarenessDay
Our Florida Program for Shark Research team maintains the International Shark Attack File (ISAF).

Spotlight 🏖️ Quick tips from shark specialist Gavin Naylor to minimize the chance of being bitten by a shark:
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attack...

Explore July Fourth festivities! – UF At Work July Fourth celebrations kick off this Thursday and run through Friday evening, featuring parades, fireworks, music and delicious food. Read on to explore upcoming events you and your loved ones can…

Looking for Independence Day plans?

Visit the UF at Work website to explore upcoming events in Gainesville and Alachua County, including @wuft.org's Fanfares & Fireworks on July 3 at Flavet Field.

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Explore men’s health resources to boost your well-being – UF At Work Celebrated in June, Men’s Health Month seeks to raise awareness about the health and well-being of the men in our lives. Explore tips, programs and resources…

Celebrated in June, Men’s Health Month seeks to raise awareness about the health and well-being of the men in our lives.

Read our latest article to explore tips, programs, and resources to help you take control of your health this month and beyond. 👇
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Capture your summer: Share your photos for a chance to win a prize! – UF At Work Whether you’re “staycationing” close to home or journeying across the world, capture your summer and enter the UF at Play contest for a chance to win a prize!

UF at Play is back for another summer of fun! 📸

Whether you are “staycationing” close to home or embarking on a journey across the world, we invite you to capture your summer and submit your photos for a chance to win a prize!

Learn more 👇
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Robotic hands are the next frontier in astronaut safety UF's Eric Du is developing better robotic hands for medical procedures in space.

Robotic hands developed by UF researcher Dr. Eric Du and his team at UF are creating AI-powered medical care to space, that will eventually help astronauts perform procedures like ultrasounds on long missions:

news.ufl.edu/2025/05/robo...

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More than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. The loss of pollinators could have cascading effects on plant reproduction, wildlife populations and ecosystem services.

Key findings and Q&A with Jaret Daniels:
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/over...

Unraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF <p>Astronomer Zachary Slepian is leading explorations into this mysterious force.</p>

What is dark energy—and why does it matter?

New data from DESI could upend what we thought we knew about space and time. UF's Dr. Zachary Slepian is helping lead the charge.

🔗 news.ufl.edu/2025/04/dark...

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Read our latest UF at Work spotlight to hear from University Registrar Associate Director Colin Yokomi and learn how his participation in the Managers Cohort program reignited his passion for leadership development and self-improvement. 👇
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Apply now for 2025–26 leadership development programs – UF At Work Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2025–26 UF Leadership Development programs now through May 2.

UF faculty and staff — apply for the UF Academy & Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals programs now through May 2. Applications for the Managers Cohort will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more and apply: news.hr.ufl.edu/training/app...

Liz Wing: A portrait in persistence Elizabeth “Liz” Wing arrived at the University of Florida in the mid-1950s with little more than a suitcase, less than a decade after the school began accepting women. As a master’s student with an i...

The first woman to earn a Ph.D. in zoology at UF, Elizabeth “Liz” Wing’s path would lead her to help create an entirely new discipline – environmental archaeology, the study of people’s relationship with nature over the past millennia.

Learn more: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/eliz...

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A pivotal new study led by NatureServe reveals that >22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction.

Key findings and Q&A w/ Jaret Daniels, curator of Lepidoptera at the Florida Museum:
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/over...

Study: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Explore Spring 2025 content coming soon, follow us to learn the secrets of the seas and much more!

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Liz Wing arrived at @ufl.edu in the 1950s, less than a decade after the school began accepting women. Her path would lead her to help create a new discipline – environmental archaeology, the study of people’s relationship with nature over the past millennia.
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/eliz...

A photo of a man with glasses and a beard stands with his arms crossed in front of a large screen displaying a cholera risk map. He is wearing a black blazer over a white shirt and appears confident. The background features various shades of yellow and orange on the map, indicating different risk levels.

Cholera is a deadly global bacterial disease spread through contaminated food and water. Associate Professor in UF's Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Antarpreet Jutla is expanding his Cholera Risk Dashboard to nearly 20 countries, most recently in Kenya.

We are in Week 9 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS).
Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....

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Join @ifas.ufl.edu Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Andrea Nikolai as she takes you on a journey around the world of whole grains.

Register: ufl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Celebration honors service of longtime UF faculty and staff – UF At Work UF Interim President Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., and Vice President for Human Resources Melissa Curry hosted a faculty and staff appreciation reception at the Earl and Christy Powell University House early…

A faculty and staff appreciation reception was held earlier this month at the Earl and Christy Powell University House, honoring those who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of continuous service at the University of Florida in 2024. 💙🧡

Learn more 👇
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University of Florida announces the 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members <p>Nian Wang and Piyush Jain have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.</p>

Congrats to UF Health Cancer Center member Piyush Jain, Ph.D., who was named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors!

Jain's work creating diagnostics and genome-editing tools using CRISPR may transform the detection and treatment of diseases like cancer.
news.ufl.edu/2025/02/nai-...

Summer Camps 2025 – Worklife Looking for summer camps for your school-age children? UFHR Communications and Worklife is pleased to provide this quick-and-easy reference for parents. Know of a camp we’re missing?

From sports to music, STEM camps and more — Explore our 2025 Summer Camps Directory to find the right camp or spring-break activity for your school-aged children.

Explore 👇
worklife.hr.ufl.edu/summer-camps/

Free tax prep services available – UF At Work The 2025 tax filing deadline is April 15. Explore free tax prep services and on-demand resources to help you file.

The deadline to file your 2024 tax return is Tuesday, April 15.
In Gainesville, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, and AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County offer free tax preparation services to qualified individuals.

Learn more 👇
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