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Society of Women in Engineering brings SWENext to UNF

Ambar Ramirez, Reporter | Oct 1, 2019

On Thursday, Sept. 26, SWENext held its first informational meeting. Co-hosted by the Society of Women in Engineering and the Center for the Advancement of Women in Engineering, the event was aimed at...

Women in STEM at UNF

Heydi Ortiz | Mar 3, 2019

The majority of college graduates and master’s level degrees are women and 40 percent of the workforce in the United states are also women, according to the Girl Scout Research Institute. Yet, women...

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...

Women in Physics Conference: solidarity matters, discrimination still prevalent

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Jan 24, 2018

“Women cannot do physics.” Gabby Gonzalez heard this as a student, but she is now a professor of physics and astronomy at the Louisiana State University and was the spokesperson for the LIGO...

EVE Awards shine light on 2 UNF professors

Gordon Rhyne | Jun 28, 2012

The Florida Times-Union spotlighted two UNF figures Friday, June 1, at the 43rd annual EVE Awards. The event, which recognizes Jacksonville women, included a keynote from Distinguished Visiting Scholar...

Editorial: Florida Universities talk Ivy

Greg Parlier | Apr 9, 2012

Florida slowly takes the public out of education as research universities aim for elitist status.

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Alumna benefits from chem degree, supports STEM majors

Dargan Thompson | Apr 8, 2012

Kami Carter wins an award for her work as a chemist.

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J.T. Townsend lays the foundation

Dargan Thompson | Mar 22, 2012

An injury in high school doesn’t stop J.T. Townsend from knowing others with disabilities that they’re not alone.

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Gov. Scott requests financial information from state university presidents

Dargan Thompson | Nov 9, 2011

The plan for higher education - Rick Scott requests information from Florida’s public universities. What he will use the data for remains a mystery.

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Gov. Rick Scott on Anthropology

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s prodigal son, is at it again.

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Governor suggests decreasing funding from Liberal Arts majors

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

By Melody Hopkins and Rebecca Ely Gov. Rick Scott has suggested moving funding to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, majors and away from others. Specifically targeting anthropology,...

Scott Letter to Delaney

Spinnaker | Oct 20, 2011

Florida Governor Rick Scott requested detailed information concerning curriculum, professors’ pay and graduates’ pay from the 11 public state universities in Florida.

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