Abstract
Stars form in the dense, dusty cores of molecular cloudss shrouded from view at optical wavelengths. The University of Florida (UF) has a strong program in infrared instrumentation that has been exploited to observe the early phases of star formation and protostellar evolution. In addition, millimeter wavelength radio observations allow the cool components of the interstellar medium to be studied and provide an essential complement to the infrared work. This article highlights recent UF star formation research and ongoing projects and concludes with a list of potential future projects for the GTC.
