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Awards & Honors

Plant biologist Pam Soltis receives SURA’s Distinguished Scientist Award

March 7, 2018

University of Florida plant biologist Pam Soltis will receive the Southeastern Universities Research Association’s 2018 Distinguished Scientist Award, given annually…
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Burgess with shark specimen jars

Profiles

Former shark program director Burgess retires, will focus on research

February 5, 2018

Throughout his more than 40-year career at the University of Florida, George Burgess gained an international reputation with the media…
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Michelle Barboza at fossil site

Profiles

Becoming Visible: Michelle Barboza

December 5, 2017

The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated 100 years of inspiring people to care about life on…
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Adania Flemming in creek

Profiles

Becoming Visible: Adania Flemming

December 5, 2017

The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated 100 years of inspiring people to care about life on…
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Verity Mathis in mammal collection

Profiles

Becoming Visible: Verity Mathis

December 5, 2017

The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated 100 years of inspiring people to care about life on…
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Carr medal

Awards & Honors

Two scientists receive Carr Medal for turtle conservation efforts

November 17, 2017

This year’s winners of the Archie F. Carr Medal, which honors the late conservationist Archie Carr, are the first of…
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A male Miami blue butterfly

Grants & Initiatives

Grants help Miami blue butterfly conservation efforts

August 31, 2017

One of the most critically endangered butterflies in the U.S. is getting a little more help. The Florida Museum of…
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Doug Jones

Awards & Honors

Director Doug Jones elected as American Alliance of Museums board chair

June 7, 2017

Florida Museum of Natural History Director Douglas Jones has been elected chair of the board for the American Alliance of…
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Awards & Honors

Winners of 2017 Austin and Bullen Awards announced

May 12, 2017

The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2017 Austin Award and Bullen Award, given for…
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Doug Soltis using the Tree of Life

Awards & Honors

Plant biologist Doug Soltis elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 3, 2017

Plant biologist Doug Soltis has been elected a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, an achievement considered one…
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