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A person in a white T-shirt holding a soccer ball stands in front of the R. Dizney Stadium sign with bleachers visible in the background.
A man stands in a corridor with educational posters on the walls. He is wearing a blue polo shirt and jeans, smiling at the camera. The hallway features graphics related to various fields of study or career opportunities.
A man in a light blue shirt stands casually by a brick wall, holding a small blue object. Trees and a building are visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor setting.
A woman stands confidently at a large conference table in a modern office space. She wears a black blazer over a light blue shirt and has long dark hair. The room features glass walls and is organized with chairs around the table, conveying a professional atmosphere.
Two scientists in lab coats are engaged in a discussion while examining data on a computer screen. The environment is dimly lit with blue tones, suggesting a high-tech laboratory setting.
A scientist in a lab coat and blue gloves examines a sample under a microscope. The microscope is placed on a work surface, with a slide holder visible. The environment suggests a research setting focused on biological or chemical analysis.
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The video illustrates a scenario with a pedestrian crossing the road in front of the vehicle.
Three laboratory professionals in white lab coats are positioned in a laboratory setting. The focus is on a scientist wearing glasses and blue gloves, holding a clear test tube. Two colleagues stand behind him, looking at the tube with interest. Various lab supplies are visible in the background.
The complex distribution of molecular gas in the Central Molecular Zone of the Milky Way.
2 figures showing distribution of 2 invasive Coptotermes species in Florida. A) Florida distribution for Coptotermes formosanus as of 2025. B) Number of Florida counties positive for C. formosanus and projection of county statuses over time (see main text for model details). C) Florida distribution for Coptotermes gestroi as of 2025, the “10a” line approximately indicates the USDA plant hardiness 10a zone limits from 1990 and 2023 censuses. D) Number of Florida counties positive for C. formosanus and projection of county statuses over time.
A photo of Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez, left, smiles at Venezuelan Defense Minister Padrino Lopez during a commemoration of Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2023.
Lawrence Reeves and student Sarah Kroening collecting mosquitos for research at the River Styx Preserve near Micanopy, Florida.
A photo of Nils Averesch stands with his arms crossed in a laboratory, wearing a blue t-shirt. The background features shelves filled with laboratory glassware and equipment, indicating an active scientific environment. Various containers and tools are organized on the workspace in front of him.
A celebratory graphic recognizing David P. Norton, Ph.D., as a Pioneer Award recipient in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. The image features his professional portrait and highlights his role as Vice President for Research at the University of Florida. Text includes details on expanded technology transfer activities and research expenditures.
A portrait photo of Nancy Clark in a white hard hat standing confidently on a construction site, holding onto a metal railing. She is wearing a dark blue outfit and smiles directly at the camera. Construction materials and workers are visible in the background, indicating an active building environment.
An aerial rendering of the Ramos Collaboratory.
An aerial rendering of the Ramos Collaboratory.
A portrait photo of Chimay Anumba wearing a hard hat standing confidently on a construction site, holding a smartphone. He is wearing a blazer, white collared shirt and the background features construction materials and equipment.
A photo of Linda Cottler with shoulder-length gray hair sits on a staircase. She wears a gray shirt and black pants, smiling while resting her arms on her knees. The staircase is modern, featuring glass railings and a bright, airy environment.
A photo of Dengjun Wang standing in a laboratory setting, wearing a blue and white checked shirt and glasses. Behind him are various scientific instruments related to agricultural research. The image features the text "THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is " Dengjun Wang - Dengjun Wang, a UF professor in agricultural and biological engineering, is tackling PFAS contamination — harmful “forever chemicals” affecting soil and water. His research combines hydrological modeling with machine learning to track PFAS movement and guide cleanup efforts. Focused on protecting rural communities and agriculture, Wang’s systems-level approach examines how PFAS interact with farming practices. His work aims to develop decision tools for land managers and policymakers to reduce exposure while maintaining productivity."
A photo of Nils Averesch standing in a laboratory filled with various scientific equipment and supplies. He is smiling and wearing a casual outfit, holding a container. The background features shelves packed with lab materials. The image features the text "THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Nils Averesch - Synthetics biologist Nils Averesch is developing microbial systems to support long-term space missions. Formerly at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Averesch now works at UF’s Space Life Science Lab, engineering microbes to produce food, fuel and medicine from limited resources. His vision treats biology as a toolkit for exploration, creating “living factories” that function in space. Averesch’s work not only advances space sustainability but also offers solutions for Earth’s environmental challenges."
An image featuring Keri Hoadley, an aerospace engineer, stands in front of a blue and gray background with various space technology equipment. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above her name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Keri Hoadley - UF astronomer Keri Hoadley, who specializes in ultraviolet space instrumentation, is building tools for future space missions, including NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory. The UV Space Lab she leads is outfitted with state-of-the-art tools to design and construct space-bound instruments, positioning UF as a national leader in space technology development. It also integrates with the university’s Astraeus Space Institute, creating a powerful interdisciplinary hub for space exploration."
A portrait of Christian Jobin, a distinguished professor of medicine, is featured. He has long hair and is wearing a white lab coat. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Christian Jobin - Distinguished Professor of Medicine Christian Jobin’s lab has been at the forefront of microbiota research in recent years and has contributed valuable knowledge on how bacteria influence the development of colitis and colitis-associated colorectal cancer. His lab discovered the cancer-promoting effect of colibactin, a metabolite produced by some gut E. coli, and revealed how inflammation impacts DNA damage induced by microbes that can lead to mutations and diseases like cancer. Jobin is also co-leader of the UF Health Cancer Center’s new Immuno-Oncology and Microbiome (IOM) program."
A professional portrait of Jason Butler, standing in a laboratory setting filled with shelves of equipment. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right side is, "Jason Butler, a professor of hematology and oncology, leads a UF Health Cancer Center team that discovered how blocking a protein called thrombospondin-1 can reverse aging in blood stem cells. Their research showed that removing this protein in aged mice restored youthful blood function, improved bone and vascular health, and extended lifespan. The study opens doors to therapies that could enhance immune response and chemotherapy outcomes in older adults. With clinical trials ahead, Butler’s work represents a major step in combating age-related decline."
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An infographic with a blue background with a central image of a basketball player in motion, wearing a Florida team jersey. To the left, there is a bottle of Gatorade. The top text highlights "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH," while surrounding timelines list key years from 1965 to 2025, each accompanied by brief descriptions related to Gatorade's development and milestones in sports science. In the lower section, a scientist in a lab coat is shown conducting research.
A woman with long brown hair sits at a desk in an office, smiling at the camera. She wears a blue shirt and is positioned in front of dual computer monitors displaying maps. The office has yellow walls and features a window with natural light.
A scientist wearing a lab coat and blue gloves holds a syringe in one hand while pointing to a small white specimen on a table. The background features laboratory equipment with a soft red light.
A photo of Celeste Wilkins posing for a photo leaning on a stairwell with a blue and orange colored wall in the background.
A photo of Spencer Thomas, posing for a photo leaning on weight room equipment with and orange colored wall with the Florida Gators logo in the background.
A photo of an application collecting data points from an athlete.
A photo of Jennifer Nichols posing for a photo, leaning on an orange chair, with a blue and orange designed wall in the background.
A photo of a male athlete wearing an athletic outfit stretching to his right on a green platform while a female research assistant watches on. There is weight room equipment and an orange wall with a Florida Gators logo in the background.
A photo of Joshua Wong, M.D. (pictured left), and Taylor Edwards (pictured right) at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, where Edwards collaborates on AI-aided research to study deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Text graphic celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NSF (National Science Foundation). It includes the phrases "Empowering Discoveries and Innovation to Transform the Future" and "75 Years of Discovery & Innovation," along with the NSF logo and a blue, technology-themed background.
Map of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, showcasing areas designated as protected and unprotected corridor lands. Protected lands are highlighted in dark green, while lighter green indicates unprotected areas. The map outlines various geographic features throughout Florida.
A panther stands alert in tall grass, its body partially turned as it observes its surroundings. The animal has a thick, muscular build and a distinct face with prominent features. The background features a blurred mix of green and beige vegetation.
A person wearing a black shirt and blue gloves holds a round-bottom flask filled with a yellowish liquid. The background features a blue wall with a window and lab equipment nearby.
Three petri dishes are arranged in a circular layout. The top dish contains a yellow medium with orange colonies. The right dish features a reddish medium with dark spots, while the bottom dish holds a transparent gel-like substance with distinct crystalline structures.
A woman scientist wearing blue gloves holds a petri dish with orange colonies of bacteria. The background is blurred, showing a laboratory setting. The focus is on the scientist and the petri dish.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair stands outdoors, facing slightly to the right. She is wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt under a gray cardigan. The background features blurred trees and a body of water, suggesting a calm natural setting.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair stands outdoors, facing slightly to the right. She is wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt under a gray cardigan. The background features blurred trees and a body of water, suggesting a calm natural setting.
A photo of multi-colored plastics found in Sea turtles sitting in a clear dish on a dark table top.
A sea turtle with fibropapilloma tumors.
A man wearing a green short sleeve shirt sitting in his lab examining a sea turtle tumor.
A woman stands in front of a projection screen in a conference room, presenting to an audience seated at a table. She appears engaged and professional, discussing topics related to gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases. The room is filled with natural light, and notes and coffee cups are visible on the table. The text at the bottom is "Shannon Boye is a University of Florida professor who focuses on developing groundbreaking gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases."
A photo of a man in a black suit and glasses stands in front of a large digital display showing a cholera dashboard with maps and data visualizations. The background features areas highlighted in various colors, indicating different data points related to cholera cases.
An aerial view of a coastal community featuring residential buildings, a network of canals, and a road running through the area. The ocean is visible in the background, with boats docked along the waterfront.
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.