by piecenter | Nov 12, 2021 | _FRONT, News
The UF IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) is helping equip extension agents and others active in disaster response to address the unique mental health needs of the agriculture and natural resource sectors during a disaster. The PIE Center...
by piecenter | Nov 9, 2021 | News
With over $6 million in research partnerships, 18,000 website views and 950 podcast listeners, the PIE Center made notable contributions in research, outreach and education this year. Below is a summary of the PIE Center’s achievements in 2020-2021 by the...
by piecenter | Nov 5, 2021 | _FRONT, Annual report, News
The PIE Center is excited to share the 2020-2021 annual report highlighting the center’s accomplishments in research, outreach, and education. Read director Ricky Telg’s reflection on the past year below. As our team looks to the future, we know it is...
by piecenter | Oct 29, 2021 | News, Other, Uncategorized
On Saturday, October 16th, PIE Center faculty, staff, family, and pets participated in the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a fundraising event aimed at supporting the care and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Participants gathered at Trinity United...
by piecenter | Oct 22, 2021 | _FRONT, News
GAINESVILLE — On October 15th, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) met with its 16-member advisory board to collect feedback from industry stakeholders. PIE Center Director, Ricky Telg, and Advisory Board...
by piecenter | Sep 29, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
In 2018, a massive harmful algal bloom (HAB) along Florida’s southwestern coast killed 2,000 tons of marine life and caused $8 million in business losses. This HAB was a red tide, which is a rapid increase of the alga species Karenia brevis, a marine...
