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UNF professor Stephen Stagon has created "Mesoglue."

A “Meso” Success: UNF assistant professor creates the first room-temperature metallic

Daniela Toporek Nov 13, 2018

Imagine better quality and durability of electronics, such as our beloved smartphones and game consoles, yet at a cheaper cost. Stephen Stagon, UNF assistant professor of mechanical engineering, may have...

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Debra Wagner, Stephen Lawrence Janice Melson . Photo by Johnakeshia Thompson.

UNF professor and colleagues research the power of a mother’s skin-to-skin contact

Oct 8, 2018

Two years ago, medical professionals begin a research study on the effects of skin-to-skin contact and the effects mothers  experience in receiving medical attention after childbirth. UNF professor...

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UNF Profess of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in August. Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF civil engineering professor to receive Distinguished Professor Award

Aisling Glocke Sep 4, 2018

UNF civil engineering professor Adel ElSafty will receive the Distinguished Professor Award during the 47th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7. He was first recognized for the award...

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Professor Jenny Hager and her husband, Lance Vickery.

UNF professor collaborates to create a better world

Kevin Beaugrand Jul 29, 2018

UPDATE:** 7/31/18 9:06 a.m.: The original version of this article did not credit Coral Lambert as the artist that Jenny Hager collaborated with on the iron furnace volcano project. Her name has since been...

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UNF Profess of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in August. Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF professor recognized with Distinguished Professor Award

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 27, 2018

In recognition of his balanced history of teaching, scholarship and service, UNF Professor of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty has been awarded the 2018 Distinguished Professor Award. This award is...

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Dally with a small-scale model of the surf rover built by students. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF professor makes waves with new surf rover

Sam Chaney Apr 23, 2018

No scientific endeavor is without its risk, and to survey the surf zone of the ocean is to potentially risk one’s life. Exposing oneself to this region of water has been historically hazardous in...

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Strain Ej02 and homegrown lemongrass. Photo Courtesy of Michael Lentz.

Getting Crafty: UNF professor discusses homebrewing and yeast research

Sam Chaney Apr 3, 2018

With the summer right around the corner, you may be looking to take up a new hobby that will keep you cool, refreshed and maybe even worthy of some social media attention. With that in mind, Michael Lentz,...

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Award-winning UNF professor lectures on being a writer

Award-winning UNF professor lectures on being a writer

Samantha Chaney Feb 19, 2018

Ever thought you’d be eligible for awards just for spending years thinking about murders and stripteases? In 2008, UNF English Professor Michael Wiley was nominated for the Shamus Award by The Private...

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Photo courtesy of Ellen Glasser for Atlantic Beach

UNF Professor Ellen Glasser sworn in as Atlantic Beach Mayor

Tom McCormick Nov 14, 2017

Residents of Atlantic Beach got a new mayor on Monday, as UNF faculty member and retired FBI Special Agent Ellen Glasser took the oath of office. Mayor Glasser and Commissioners Brittany Norris and...

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Dr. Catherine Christie earns Distinguished Professor award. Photo courtesy of UNF

Dr. Catherine Christie earns Distinguished Professor award

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Catherine Christie was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Professor award, the highest award a UNF faculty member can be given, at the 46th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony. “I am deeply honored...

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Former FBI agent and current UNF professor Ellen Glasser is running for Mayor of Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach Mayor: Next target of former FBI agent and UNF professor

Hannah Lee Aug 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNzKrLD_lw&feature=youtu.be UNF instructor and former FBI Special Agent, Ellen Glasser, is running for mayor of Atlantic Beach. Glasser teaches several classes in...

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Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jun 20, 2017

Many people say beer is an acquired taste, but one UNF professor is using science to craft his own flavor. Michael Lentz, an associate professor of biology, heads a research lab on the science of beer...

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