- UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming ContestThe first-place finish secures the UCF Programming Team a spot in the North America Championship, giving them the opportunity to compete for a place at the world finals.
- Florida Panthers Deemed Unaffected by Emerging Fatal Genetic Condition in New UCF-led ResearchUCF biologists collaborated on research that determined that Florida panthers are likely not at increased risk for contracting chronic wasting disease from eating infected deer.
- UCF Researcher to Develop Hydrogen Combustion Engine for Commercial VehiclesMechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Subith Vasu is part of a $3.5 million Department of Energy project with vehicle manufacturer PACCAR
- UCF Continues Its Winning Legacy at the U.S. Department of Energy CyberForce CompetitionThe UCF Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition teams took home first and sixth place, securing the university’s fourth consecutive victory.
- Research in 60 Seconds: A Tiny Technology to Neutralize RadiationProfessor of Medicine Melanie Coathup’s research examines how nanotechnology can be used to prevent injuries due to radiation.
- Industry Innovation Program at UCF Distributes Inaugural Awards to Fund Research in Sustainable Energy and Energy Grid ResilienceThe collaboration between UCF, Florida High Tech Corridor and Duke Energy collectively awards $375,000 to advance five faculty and student research projects.
- Space Florida Announces Launch of Florida University Space Research ConsortiumThis partnership among Florida’s leading space research and higher education institutions will fuel innovative research and maintain Florida’s position as a leader in national space policy and space technology research initiatives.
- UCF Professors Receive 2024 Rising Stars Awards From Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of FloridaThe awards are given to academics who have made an impact in their field of study and could potentially become academy inductees.
- UCF Recognizes Nine Top Faculty at 2024 Luminary AwardsThe honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields.
- U.S. Army Awards $1M Grant to UCF for Development of Semiconductor Light SourceThe laser device could be used for defense applications and civilian purposes, including room disinfection and water sterilization.
