Alumni

Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training aimed at helping children learn how to use prosthetic arms. For the past seven years, LSI has 3D-printed prosthetics for children and uses video games created by University of Central Florida […]

When Universal Studios Hollywood reopened in April, a host of new furry friends had moved into the theme park. The Secret Life of Pets was brought out into the open with the help of mechanical engineering alumna Jennifer Ambrose, a technical manager for Universal Creative. Ambrose worked behind the scenes to ensure that Universal Studios […]

A recent graduate of UCF’s mechanical engineering program was recognized this spring by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program for his work that combines engineering, health and art to improve people’s lives. Zachary Whitacre ’21 was selected for the honor from a highly competitive pool of over 12,000 applications nationwide. Whitacre has spent […]

When Albert Manero ’12 ’14MS ’16PhD walks onto the commencement stage this Thursday, it won’t be as a graduate. This time, he will be the commencement speaker for the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s in-person ceremony, to be held at Addition Financial Arena at 1 p.m. on May 6. He will address the largest […]

Research is the cornerstone of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, but not every research project gets attention. To spotlight the hidden gems developed by its alumni, students and faculty, CECS hosted the UCF Technology Ventures Symposium earlier this year. The virtual event featured industry speakers, student panels and a competitive start-up pitch competition […]