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TRiO at UCF: Empowering First-gen Knights

Biomedical sciences alum and future doctor Giuliano Lobos ’19 is one example of how TRiO Programs empower first-generation, income-eligible students with academic support, resources, and opportunities to foster personal growth and academic success.

14 Orange County Teachers Graduate Ready to Inspire, Lead Colleagues in Strengthening Math Education

The Robert Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship program is empowering this cohort of teachers through evidence-based approaches to mathematics education and mentorship of fellow educators.

Pushing the Boundaries

Neighbors see Kathleen Loftin ’89 ’00MS ’09PhD growing tropical fruit in her yard. Little do they know that she’s also guiding research to grow food on the moon.

Training Students to be Innovators in the World’s Financial Services Industries

Jointly offered by the College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the master’s degree in fintech is the first program of its kind in the State of Florida.

UCF Engineering Professor Reflects on Career for International Women Engineering Day

Seetha Raghavan speaks about her love for engineering, the challenges of being a woman in the field and why it matters.

Shattered Glass Ceilings that Pave the Way to Inspiration

Academic institutions need to come to the realization that to grow and retain a diverse student population, there is a need to demonstrate commitment to representation.

UCF Receives $600,000 NSF Grant to Study Ethics in STEM Fields

The National Science Foundation supported study to understand relationships between values and disciplinary ethics and has the potential to improve knowledge of underrepresented students’ experiences.

UCF Grad Selected to Help Introduce Scientific Perspectives to Congress

Laser scientist Christina C. C. Willis ’09MS ’13PhD will begin her one-year fellowship as a special legislative assistant in September.

UCF PedsAcademy Hosts Science Fair at Nemours Children’s Hospital

Children in treatment displayed projects as varied as fish prosthetics and bouncing marbles during the hospital’s first STEM Day.

DirectConnect to UCF to Award 50,000th Degree

The groundbreaking partnership program with state colleges expands access to students, especially those who otherwise may not be able to pursue a university degree through traditional channels.

UCF in the News

Stress-Free Research Paper Writing in Orlando, USA

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UCF Bringing Unique ‘Space Medicine’ Curriculum to Central Florida’s Growing Space Hub

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UCF Researcher Gets $1M U.S. Army Grant for UV Laser Cleaning Tech

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Seminole County debuts Economic Development Hub to help small businesses grow

Orlando Business Journal

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Nov 21

Downtown Volunteer Opportunity: 910 Food Distribution 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Nov 21

NSF Advanced Computing Systems and Services (ACSS) Limited Submission - Large Opportunity Collaboration Workshop 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Nov 21

Drop-in Drafting Lab 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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