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Exploring future management of the Suwannee River Basin

Exploring future management of the Suwannee River Basin

Through a three-year interdisciplinary project, researchers and local stakeholders have been working to understand future climate and land use scenarios in the Suwannee River Basin and Estuary. Encompassing over 11,000 square miles in the southeastern United States,...

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Survey: U.S citizens’ perceptions of immigration

Survey: U.S citizens’ perceptions of immigration

United States citizens possess positive attitudes toward immigrants, but feel conflicted about immigration issues, according to a survey conducted by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center). In March 2022, the...

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PIE Center Participates in UF/IFAS Mowry Road Show

PIE Center Participates in UF/IFAS Mowry Road Show

GAINESVILLE, FL — The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) recently welcomed over 150 visitors during an open house event. The inaugural Mowry Road Show took place on August 9, 2022 from 10AM to 1PM. Nine UF/IFAS...

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PIE Center Wins Awards at 2022 ACE Conference

PIE Center Wins Awards at 2022 ACE Conference

Faculty and staff from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) were recognized at a national conference for achieving excellence in communications research and practice. The Association for Communication...

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PIE Center Travels to Greece to Attend International Conference

PIE Center Travels to Greece to Attend International Conference

THESSALONIKI, GREECE — After two years of virtual conferences and travel restrictions due to COVID-19, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) traveled to Greece to present research at an international conference.  In April 2022, the Association...

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Introducing: Season 2 of Science by the Slice

Introducing: Season 2 of Science by the Slice

Since the first episode aired in January 2021, Science by the Slice has covered topics ranging from COVID-19 to Agritourism. Guest speakers from different professions have joined the conversation, offering unique perspectives on issues that impact our daily lives. To...

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Developing a New Space for Social Science Research

Developing a New Space for Social Science Research

With limited spaces designated for social science research in Gainesville, the PIE Center has worked to develop the UF/IFAS Social Science Research Lab to serve as a location for focus groups, workshops and collaboration among social scientists. “The new lab space...

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