Jasmin Arakawa is a world-renowned pianist, educator and researcher who is widely recognized as a leading specialist in piano performance and research, for which she garners frequent performance and workshop engagements at universities and premier music events worldwide.

Dr. Sivaramakrishnan “Bala” Balachandar has over 25 years of research experience, his expertise includes computational multiphase flow, direct and large eddy simulations of transitional and turbulent flows, and integrated multiphysics simulations of complex problems.

David Blackburn is an evolutionary biologist who specializes in the diversity and natural history of amphibians. Recently, he has focused on making museum collections available to researchers, educators and the public.

Jason Blackburn is a leader in medical geography, where his groundbreaking research not only enriches our understanding of zoonotic diseases but also informs policy decisions with far-reaching implications.

Derek Cummings has made significant contributions to the field of infectious disease control, especially since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

José Dubeux, agronomy professor at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, focuses on sustainable livestock production systems. He is internationally recognized as an authority on ecosystem services in grasslands, silvopasture systems, and use of cactus as fodder.

Philip A. Efron serves as a professor of surgery and medical director for the UF Health Shands Hospital surgical intensive care units.

Zhifeng Gao is a consumer-behavior economist with a focus on food. By using applied economic policy analysis, he hopes to improve the sustainability of the food system to benefit society.

Erica Goss is recognized nationally and internationally for her work revealing the causes and effects of plant and crop diseases. She uses genetic markers to track the movement and evolution of plant pathogens across production areas and systems.

David Hasen is a distinguished legal scholar and educator who is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading legal scholars in tax law, with a
particular focus on public finance and economic inequality.