- Have You Been Scammed Lately?Scammers keep coming up with new tactics to gain access to our personal finances, especially when targeting older people. Researcher Nichole Lighthall tells us how we can all do something about it.
- 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, State Universities Partner to Upscale Impact of University-Assisted Community Schools in FloridaUniversity researchers are partnering with Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida to invest in and build upon unique community needs across four school districts.
- 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 Rosen College of Hospitality Management Continues to Set the Standard in Global Hospitality EducationFor the fifth year in a row, UCF ranks No. 1 in the nation for its hospitality management and tourism program.
- UCF Students’ Simulation Startup Finds Home at UCF Business Incubation Program, Earns First ContractZuLeris Interactive, founded in 2023 by UCF students Zack Zuniga and Liam Etan ’24, is developing virtual training environments for electromagnetic defense scenarios.
- 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.
- UCF Students Share Innovative Research at Burnett School SymposiumThis year’s showcase featured more than 50 research projects, from enhancing flu shots to advancing Lyme disease treatments and colorectal cancer diagnostics.
- 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.
