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Healthy seagrass meadow on a sandy seabed in clear coastal water.

Gulf Scholars Collaborate by Investigating Seagrass Resilience Through Microbial and Environmental Research

How do seagrass species survive environmental stress along Florida’s Gulf Coast? Through the Gulf Scholars Program, students Laury-Ann Francois and Madison Konash explored the role of beneficial microbes and environmental conditions in supporting seagrass resilience, contributing valuable insights to coastal restoration and conservation efforts.

Street corner in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood featuring a large mural that spells “Little Havana” in decorative letters, surrounded by palm trees and low-rise buildings.

East Coast to Gulf Coast: Exploring the Afro-Cuban Diaspora

History major and Gulf Scholar Chalisa Budhai used archival research to uncover the overlooked histories of Afro-Cuban communities in Miami and Tampa. Through her Gulf Impact Project, she explored how migration, segregation, labor, and racial identity shaped Afro-Cuban experiences across Florida’s East and Gulf coasts.

Rooftop of a University of Florida campus building in Gainesville, showing rows of solar panels installed across the roof.

Powering Change: How Paige Hughes Explored Gainesville’s Energy Future 

Information Systems major and Gulf Scholar Paige Hughes explored Gainesville’s energy future through a hands-on environmental fellowship, analyzing local power systems and sustainability challenges. From fieldwork across North Florida to an interactive StoryMap project, she uncovered how data, collaboration, and community insight can shape a more sustainable energy landscape.

Exploring Seagrass Stress Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

From Crystal River to Weeki Wachee, Gulf Scholar Ella Gerace is diving into the hidden stressors threatening Florida’s seagrass ecosystems. Through hands-on fieldwork with the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station, Ella explored how microbial infections and grazing wounds on seagrass blades can reveal deeper changes in water quality and ecosystem health.

Dimitris Liveris Works to Increase Access to Low-Cost Legal Services Across North Central Florida

Undergraduate intern Dimitris Liveris explored gaps in legal access across rural North Central Florida while supporting the mission of Three Rivers Legal Services. Through community outreach, legal education, and research on underserved counties, his work highlights the importance of expanding access to justice for vulnerable communities.

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