Research News

A newly published study shows varying levels of methanol, a molecule that is an important component of pre-biotic chemistry, in a spectral analysis of small celestial objects beyond Neptune.

“It is a great feeling when you know that  you’ve provided knowledge that can help bring us one step closer to treating a disease,” UCF Ph.D. Candidate Nasser Yousef says.

The three-year project, supported by a $750K grant, is part of Sandia’s Photonic Enable Tera-scale InfraRed Imager (PETRI) Grand Challenge Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.

The recipients of UCF’s most prestigious faculty honor use their inspiring backgrounds to make impacts in the fields of psychology, hospitality and cybersecurity.

College of Medicine Professor Michal Masternak and two graduate students are processing health samples last Saturday from Fram2, the latest commercial spaceflight and the first crewed flight to orbit Earth over its polar regions.

This award recognizes his global impact on transportation systems and safety, and will be awarded during the Founders’ Day on April 2.

Biomedical sciences student Nicholas Rose’s research focuses on identifying plant-based polymers with energy-converting capabilities, which could be groundbreaking for medical devices.

The 2025 Reach for the Stars award recipients are recognized for conducting highly successful research and fostering creative activity that has a national or international impact.

The infrared space telescope will spend about two years orbiting Earth from over 400 miles overhead, collecting data on more than 450 million galaxies.