Remembering lifelong paleontology expert S. David Webb
The Florida Museum of Natural History is saddened to announce the death of S. David Webb, former distinguished research curator…Read More
New South American butterfly species named for Florida Museum’s Andy Warren
Researchers have discovered a common butterfly genus from South America previously believed to contain just three species actually has 12….Read More
Florida Museum introduces new science outreach programs for Gainesville children
When the Gainesville Cultural Arts Coalition approached Florida Museum of Natural History school outreach coordinator Alberto Lopez in January to…Read More
Pamela Soltis named president of American Society of Plant Taxonomists
Florida Museum of Natural History curator and distinguished professor Pamela Soltis has been elected to serve as president of the…Read More
Meet the butterflies breaking into the brewing business
The frosted elfin is a small brown butterfly about the size of a nickel. Despite its unremarkable appearance, this rare…Read More
Austin, Bullen 2019 student research award winners named
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2019 Austin Award and Bullen Award for student…Read More
Bruce MacFadden named president of Paleontological Society
A Florida Museum of Natural History curator and distinguished professor has been elected to serve as the president of the…Read More
Jonathan Bloch appointed chair of department of natural history
Jonathan Bloch has been appointed chair of the Florida Museum of Natural History department of natural history. In the new…Read More
Nicole Cannarozzi appointed environmental archaeology collections manager
Archaeologist and collections assistant Nicole Cannarozzi was recently appointed collections manager of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s environmental archaeology…Read More
David Reed appointed University of Florida associate provost
David Reed, Florida Museum of Natural History associate director for research and collections, has been appointed a University of Florida…Read More