Research in 60 Seconds: How Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies HBO series The Last of Us explored a fictional world overrun by humans infected with a mind-controlling fungus. UCF postdoctoral researcher Ian Will ’22 explains his real-life research on the parasitic fungus.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter An interdisciplinary team of UCF researchers are focusing on the human connection to improve heart health in medically underserved communities thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Health’s Health Resources & Services Administration.
UCF Scores Big Postseason Win Over Florida Gators The men’s basketball team advanced to the second round of the NIT after a 67-49 win in Gainesville.
Arecibo Observatory ‘The Biggest Dream’ Film Premiere Set for UCF Celebrates the Arts The screening will be the Florida premiere of the film that tells the story of the rise, the fall and the future of what was once one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes.
Born with a Purpose Ebony Parsons has beaten the odds throughout her life. Now the first-generation pre-med student wants to help others do the same.
UCF Uses 6-Foot ‘Test Tubes’ to Study Red Tide This study is the first successful test of any red tide mitigation technology in open water using large water column containers called limnocorrals.
UCF Medical Students Learn How to Use Food as Medicine Students taking the Culinary Medicine learn how to combine the science of food and nutrition with healthy cooking techniques.
UCF Researcher Creates World’s First Energy-saving Paint – Inspired by Butterflies Instead of pigment-based colored paint, which requires artificially synthesized molecules, a UCF researcher has developed an alternative way to produce colored paint that is more natural, environmentally friendly and light weight.
Rosen College Hosts Largest Career Fair Yet to Connect Students with Jobs With industry skills increasingly in demand, Rosen College aims to further support students’ pathway to success in entertainment and hospitality careers through its career fairs and networking experiences.
