Dr. Vanessa Rainey, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, and Elizabeth Black, a psychology major in her senior year, use an EEG cap to help research sensory information processing
Exercise and Health

UWF student studies brain signals in individuals with ADHD and autism

A UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health student is taking a look at how people with autism or ADHD process sensory information compared to neurotypical people, or individuals without ADHD or autism, to get a better understanding of their sensitivities to stimuli.

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Dr. Denise Soares, the first dean of the newly formed UWF School of Education, on a blue background
Education

University of West Florida to welcome inaugural dean of UWF School of Education

“Denise is exceptionally well qualified and has established a record of effective, visionary leadership,” said Dr. Jaromy Kuhl, UWF provost and senior vice president. “She is well-positioned to lead the UWF School of Education and develop the next generation of educators.” Prior to accepting this position, Soares served as the assistant dean and director of […]

Dr. Rodney Guttmann, a biology professor in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
Research

UWF faculty member awarded prestigious NIH grant to further Alzheimer’s research

“This ongoing project reinforces the University of West Florida’s commitment to advancing biomedical research and providing students with unique educational opportunities that prepare them for future careers in science and medicine,” Guttmann said. This grant supports hands-on research experiences for undergraduate students, offering them the opportunity to engage in world-class scientific investigation in Guttmann’s lab. […]

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