Author: ellisonlangford

Training Matters: Prioritizing Psych Professionals for Mental Health Crisis Response

October 7, 2021

If you wanted your car fixed, you could take it to a plumber for repairs. After all, both deal with flow systems and fluid levels. But you likely would not get the same results as you would from an auto mechanic. Training matters. It’s the same with social problems. People experiencing mental health crises will … More Training Matters: Prioritizing Psych Professionals for Mental Health Crisis Response

Finding the thread: The tradition of African-American quilting

July 8, 2020

ATLANTA, GA–The labyrinth of cement block hallways is spangled with quilts. Each is a soft, brilliant gem against the dull walls. Each shows a different fantasy breathed into life. Some are an exploration of the rhythm of embroidery, the vivid threads weaving patterns of vines and flowers. Others depict a single image–one a bouquet of … More Finding the thread: The tradition of African-American quilting

Fulbright scholar to study unknown biodiversity in Poland

January 15, 2018

GAINESVILLE,FL–For six months after she applied for a Fulbright Research Scholarship, Karolina Weclawska’s life was on hold. The University of Florida School of Forest Resources and Conservation senior said people would ask about her plans for after graduation this spring, and all she could say was, “Well, that’s up to the Fulbright Commission.” You can’t … More Fulbright scholar to study unknown biodiversity in Poland

UF scientists prepare for devastating pest in China before it makes its way to U.S.

January 15, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A previously unrecognized pest is making a name for itself devastating American sweetgum trees in China. Now, University of Florida researchers fear the insect will make its way to the United States and devastate its sweetgum trees. The bug was so obscure it recently had no scientific name until researchers realized it … More UF scientists prepare for devastating pest in China before it makes its way to U.S.