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UCF Partners with 5 Universities to Offer Exceptional Education Consortium-model Doctoral Program

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

UCF Among Top 20 U.S. Public Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2024

With this ranking, UCF secures its placement with 68 patents on the National Academy of Inventors worldwide list for the 12th consecutive year.

UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience Hub

Kelly Stevens, assistant professor of public administration, led the team in designing and building the solar-powered hub that will bring Orlando residents critical resources during emergencies and educational experiences year-round.

UCF to Contribute to Optimization of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Through New National Institute

The university will play a supporting role in a regional research hub that will develop digital twin technology to improve semiconductor chip manufacturing.

Recipients of the 2024-25 Seed Funding Program Announced

The program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. This is the fourth year the program has been available to UCF faculty and researchers.

UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive Robotics

The robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.

UCF Launches Bold Faculty Hiring Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Engineers, Computer Scientists

The investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.

Research in 60 Seconds: Creating Healthy Relationships That Last

Professor of Counselor Education Sejal Mehta Barden’s research examines how to create and maintain healthy relationships for couples and individuals.

Researcher Continues Developing Promising Nanoparticles for Medical Applications

Pegasus Professor Sudipta Seal is tailoring his versatile cerium oxide nanoparticles for a variety of medical applications such as injury recovery and prevention and cancer medicine delivery.

The Future of Aerospace Medicine Starts Here

When humans embark on spaceflights, our health will depend on medical experts with unique skillsets — experts like Emmanuel Urquieta and the students trained in UCF’s new aerospace medicine program.

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UCF Alum, Tech Entrepreneur’s New Venture Tackles Constraints in AI, Cloud Computing

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