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Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu, Chair & Professor in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management spells out the many ways the wildfires in California will impact the state and offers some tips for residents and visitors to navigate these challenges.
Thomas Clanton, Ph.D., UF researcher and professor in applied physiology & kinesiology, has found that a single exposure to heatstroke can lead to lasting, multi-organ damage and obesity in mice for months afterward — equivalent to many years in a human lifespan. While the effects in mice may not translate directly to humans, Clanton and his colleagues are planning to follow people who have suffered heatstroke to further understand the factors that cause the long term problems.
Molly Harry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Management, has studied how people perceive an athletics major and weighs in on the concept.
Heather Gibson, Ph.D., a professor in the UF College of Health & Human Performance’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, co-authored a study that looks at the long-term positive impacts of study abroad programs on students who participate.
Julian Castillo (BSAPK’25), a student in the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology at the University of Florida College of Health & Human Performance, or HHP, recently participated in The Allstate Foundation’s inaugural National Youth Service Summit in Chicago.
Benjamin Gordon, Ph.D., instructional assistant professor in applied physiology and kinesiology, shares advice and tips on how to break up sedentary activity and be more active throughout your day.
Better, faster artificial intelligence is fueling a rise in human-like robots for customer service at places like hotels and airports, especially in areas outside the U.S. But many robots still fail to connect with people, instead creeping us out with fake smiles and jittery movements.
Now, a new measurement scale created by a team of hospitality researchers led by Hengxuan “Oscar” Chi, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, reveals the four qualities that robots must exhibit to seem lifelike. The scale can help companies and engineers quantify how lifelike their robots are in a way that can guide the development of better, more approachable robots for the service industry.
Out of eight students selected from across the country to attend Venue Management School, three were HHP students. The weeklong event was hosted by the International Association of Venue Managers — an international organization with 7,800+ members, including managers and senior executives from a multitude of venues. Follow the link below to read about our students' experiences.
Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu, Chair & Professor in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management discusses the multifaceted positive effects that athletic success can have on local communities. The victories not only inspire unity but also stimulate economic activity, lower crime rates, and enhance the community's overall sense of well-being.
