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A first for humanity

Scientists grow plants in soil from the Moon

This work is a first step toward one day growing plants for food and oxygen on the moon or during space missions. 

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Headlines from Florida

Florida ecologist Robert D. Holt elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Here’s why you got attached to your favorite fictional character

Record-setting star offers clues about the origins of heavy elements found on Earth

New medicinal plants course addresses industry needs

Study shows years of life gained by ideal Type 2 diabetes control

Florida in the News


The Hill This is how we can double food production by 2050

WFTS-TV 'Space Bread' looks to bring taste of home to astronauts

Yahoo news Criminal justice algorithms: Being race-neutral doesn’t mean race-blind

Forbes How To Think Intelligently About Social Media Strategy In 2022

NPR NASA's Perseverance rover marks its first year hunting for past life on Mars

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Impact Overview

MOMENTUM THAT MOVES OUR WORLD

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world.
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Statewide Impact

IT STARTS IN FLORIDA

Momentum begins at the cutting edge of a continent, where cultures meet and ideas collide.

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10,000


Florida Jobs

Companies with technology licensed from Florida contributed $2.4 billion and nearly 10,000 jobs to the state’s economy.

$16.91B


Economic Impact

In Florida economic impact during the 2018 fiscal year.

~70%


Of Florida Undergraduates

Secure jobs or plan to start their careers in Florida.

National Impact

IT ACCELERATES OUR NATION

Once launched, the best ideas gather speed. University of Florida innovations earn national attention and acclaim.

 UF/IFAS #1


Ranked

Among all US universities in awards from the National Science Foundation for Higher Education Research & Development in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources & Conservation.

$861M


Innovation

Earned in research awards for the 2021 fiscal year.

#1


Ranked

Nationally in innovation impact in 2020.

Global Impact

IT'S CHANGING OUR WORLD

We’re taking on the world’s most pressing challenges, with and for people everywhere.

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#5 


Global

Teaching and extension organization leading agricultural and natural research with nearly 3,000 faculty and staff.

95+


Diversity

Nations represented among students enrolled for fall 2020.

 

Record three-time recipient of the Best Global Incubator award for Sid Martin Biotech.

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