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UCF Researchers Advance Knowledge About Juvenile Sea Turtle’s Early Life Stage, Informing Conservation Efforts

These findings challenge existing hypotheses and provide important data for assessing risks from human activity and informing conservation efforts.

February 6, 2025

UCF Expands Space Photonics Program with New Research Grants and Faculty Growth Plan

Students and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.

An Idea, Thousands of Dollars and (3 Years Later) a Breakthrough

Two UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”

Countdown to Launch

Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Greg Autry shares how UCF’s future space business program will be an unparalleled gateway for students in every field into a soon to be multi-trillion-dollar industry.

18 Anti-human Trafficking Champions Honored by UCF Rosen College, United Abolitionists Inc.

The Polaris Star Award winners include anti-trafficking advocates and educators as well as survivors who have become leaders in combating human trafficking.

Discovering What Is Rarely Spoken

As she prepares to retire, a new endowed scholarship from Martine Vanryckeghem is ensuring future generations of fluency disorder specialists continue the life-changing conversations she and her late husband Gene Brutten began.

National Women Physicians Day: Celebrating COM’s Marcy Verduin

As we celebrate Women Physician’s Day, we recognize UCF College of Medicine’s Associate Dean of Students Marcy Verduin’s journey that led her to the university.

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.

Championing the UCF Mission: How One Knight Is Turning Personal Loss into Philanthropic Action 

Steve Curley ’07MBA‘s grandmother and mother taught him the importance of a quality education and giving back. Now, with the help of his family, he’s honoring their legacies by funding scholarships for nontraditional students and future civic leaders.

UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved Hospitals

The open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.

$300K Grant Opens New Career Services Opportunities

The three-year grant will incorporate career resources into three areas: curriculum; the academic success coaching community; and technology.

3 UCF Students Honored with the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship

The Astronaut Scholarship aims to inspire university students to pursue scientific excellence and maintain the United States’ leadership in technology and innovation.

UCFPD Adds 2 New Officers to Team, Celebrates Promotions

Family, friends and colleagues gathered to welcome the newest patrol officers during a recent swearing-in ceremony.

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UCF in the News

UCF Expands Space Photonics Research with New Funding and Faculty Growth

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OUC Plugs Into Orlando Energy Startup

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UCF Researcher Helps Develops AI tool for Hospitals

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INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Paramdai “Vicky” Somwaru, Hamlin Elementary

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Thesis and Dissertation 101: Your Final Semester 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Spring 2025 Internship & Career Expo 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Become a Teacher: Information Session for Future Educators 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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LaTeX Basics for Academic and Scientific Publication using Overleaf 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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