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University of Florida
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Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

  1. 10/25/2022

    NIH’s new program expands the use of AI in research

    The National Institutes of Health announced this fall a new program to expand the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical and behavioral research. In this episode, Azra Bihorac and Barbara Evans discuss the program and the University of Florida's involvement. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, James Sullivan and Emma Richards. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  2. 10/13/2022

    The U.S. is falling behind in artificial intelligence. Here is what one university is doing about it.

    To thrive economically and be globally competitive, the U.S. needs to add many more workers who understand and have expertise in artificial intelligence. In this episode, David Reed, inaugural director of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center explains how the University of Florida is taking a comprehensive approach to meet that need. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, James Sullivan and Emma Richards. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  3. 10/11/2022

    Micro-credential, big payoff

    Micro-credentials have emerged as an ideal way to become proficient in a specific knowledge area. In this episode, Regina Rodriguez, provost fellow for professional education, explains UF's approach to micro-credentials, particularly in the realm of AI. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, James Sullivan and Emma Richards. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  4. The U.S. is falling behind in artificial intelligence. Here is what one university is doing about it

    10/06/2022

    The U.S. is falling behind in artificial intelligence. Here is what one university is doing about it

    To thrive economically and be globally competitive, the U.S. needs to add many more workers who understand and have expertise in artificial intelligence. In this episode, David Reed, inaugural director of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center explains how the University of Florida is taking a comprehensive approach to meet that need. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, James Sullivan and Emma Richards. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  5. Here’s why your health care provider may tell you to go take a hike

    09/27/2022

    Here’s why your health care provider may tell you to go take a hike

    Social prescribing allows care providers to connect patients to a broad range of social, physical and cultural services in their communities that may help boost their health and wellbeing. In this episode, Jill Sonke of the Center for Arts in Medicine at UF and Christopher Bailey, arts and health lead at the World Health Organization talk about this approach to good health. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  6. The New Worlds Reading Initiative is working to increase children’s reading skills, one free book at a time

    09/20/2022

    The New Worlds Reading Initiative is working to increase children’s reading skills, one free book at a time

    Studies show that if a child is unable to read on level by third grade, there’s a possibility they'll struggle throughout the rest of their school years – and may be on track to not finish high school. In this episode, Shaunté Duggins talks about Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative, based at the Lastinger Center for Learning at UF, and how it hopes to change that trajectory – one free book at a time. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  7. Researchers are using the world's largest butterfly collection to learn about and help protect these fragile insects

    09/13/2022

    Researchers are using the world's largest butterfly collection to learn about and help protect these fragile insects

    The migratory Monarch butterfly is under threat. It's been placed on the endangered species list by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which is the world's leading authority on the status of biological diversity. In this episode, Jaret Daniels, curator at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, discusses UF’s focus on butterfly conservation and research. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. How Mary McLeod Bethune became the first Black woman to represent a state at the U.S. Capitol

    09/06/2022

    How Mary McLeod Bethune became the first Black woman to represent a state at the U.S. Capitol

    Florida made history this summer with the installation of a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the National Statuary Hall collection, making her the first Black woman selected to represent a state at the U.S. Capitol. UF History Professor Paul Ortiz and Yolanda Cash Jackson, a member of the statue committee and a UF alumna, talk about Mary’s many accomplishments and her selection. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
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Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

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  • Creator
    University of Florida
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    From Florida