Category: 2025 Awardees
Amy Stein, J.D.
June 2, 2026Cone, Wagner, Nugent, Hazouri & Roth Professor of Law Levin College of Law Amy L. Stein is an internationally recognized expert in energy and environmental law and policy, with a focus on variable energy resources, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. For the last 25 years, she has devoted her career to tackling the regulatory […]
Maurice Swanson, Ph.D.
June 2, 2026Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and Associate Director, Center for NeuroGenetics College of Medicine A world leader in the study of RNA gene processing, Maurice Swanson explores the causes of neurological and neuromuscular diseases at the molecular level. During more than three decades at UF, Swanson’s research has encompassed the study of RNAs and […]
Timothy Vollmer, Ph.D.
June 2, 2026Professor of Psychology and Area Director for Behavior Analysis Research Clinic College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Timothy Vollmer serves as the director of the Behavior Analysis Research Clinic. A UF alumnus who earned his Ph.D. in 1992, Vollmer served on the faculties at Louisiana State University and the University of Pennsylvania before returning to […]
Heather Vrana, Ph.D.
June 2, 2026Associate Professor of History College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Heather Vrana specializes in modern Latin American history, focusing on Central America. She investigates themes including student and youth movements, disability, social class, race, medicine and national identity. Her pioneering work challenges conventional narratives by centering disability, both as a lived experience and as a […]
Wanli Xing, Ph.D.
June 2, 2026Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Director of the Virtual Learning Lab College of Education Wanli Xing’s research centers on leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies to transform education. His work explores how AI can enhance teaching and learning, focusing on creating AI-powered learning environments for STEM, developing AI-driven assessments and personalized learning systems, and […]
