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Bruce MacFadden, curator of vertebrate paleontology, retires after 47 years at the Florida Museum of Natural History

August 7, 2024

In 1977, Bruce MacFadden accepted a curatorial position with the Florida Museum of Natural History’s vertebrate paleontology collection. Since then,…
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Education Research

When scientists and K-12 teachers team up, the results can be spectacular or lackluster

May 2, 2024

The results of an in-depth review of published research on scientists conducting K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach…
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Hires & Promotions

Megan Ennes named director of the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute

June 2, 2023

Megan Ennes, assistant curator of museum education at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named the new director…
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Education Research

New study shows scientists improve communication, education skills after working with teachers

December 20, 2022

Every summer from 2012 to 2016, Bruce MacFadden and a team of scientists accompanied K-12 teachers on an expedition to…
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News in Brief

Ennead Architects selected for Powell Hall building expansion

October 18, 2022

Plans for the Powell Hall building expansion are ongoing. Please stay tuned to the Florida Museum’s Events and Exhibits News…
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Features

Longtime Florida Museum supporters invest in state’s future with new McGurn Exhibition Hall

March 16, 2021

During its more than 100-year existence, the Florida Museum of Natural History has inspired people to learn and care about…
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Hires & Promotions

UF Earth systems institute welcomes Rebecca Burton as communications manager

February 22, 2019

The Thompson Earth Systems Institute at the University of Florida has hired Rebecca Burton as its communications manager. Burton’s first…
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