July 22, 2021
Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights plan […]
July 8, 2021
Five UCF researchers have been awarded more than $450,000 in SEED funding thanks to a new collaboration between the UCF Office of Research and the international nano and digital technology research and development company imec. Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Optics and Photonics, College of Sciences, and College of Medicine are expected to commence […]
July 6, 2021
As a child growing up on the Space Coast, Caroline Anderson ’19 would stand in her backyard and watch the space shuttles launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Her lifelong passion for space, coupled with mentorship from several local women who worked as engineers in the space sector, led her to pursue a career in […]
June 30, 2021
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 […]
June 25, 2021
Two mechanical and aerospace engineering students, Aref Abdala and Perla Latorre Suarez, have been named recipients of the 2021 X-Force Fellowship. This prestigious program, sponsored by the National Security Innovation Network and the Department of Defense, gives students the chance to apply their technical and entrepreneurial expertise to real-world issues that can affect the military. […]