July 14, 2025
A postdoctoral researcher who is inspiring future aerospace engineers has been recognized for his efforts by the Central Florida section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Research Assistant Professor Justin Urso ’22PhD was commended by the organization with the Outstanding Engagement with Students on STEM/K-12 Projects. He says he was surprised and […]
June 25, 2025
Three UCF faculty were named 2025 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award winners while two recent faculty hires transferred their CAREER projects to continue their work at Florida’s Premier Engineering and Technology University. All five awardees teach and conduct research through UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), and together their funding […]
June 9, 2025
Their first names are Sun and Ossyris. It’s hard to imagine two more perfectly fitting recipients of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, which honors select students nationwide pursuing careers in STEM fields. However, Sun Latt and Ossyris Bury didn’t win the award because of their names but rather their character traits: Curiosity, humility and drive. Latt […]
June 4, 2025
Aerospace engineering student Reva Pathre has been named the 2025 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Central Florida Section Collegiate Member of the Year. This award recognizes her outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions to the engineering community, particularly through her dedication to SWE. The Society of Women Engineers is dedicated to supporting women in engineering by […]
June 4, 2025
A professor renowned for pioneering research in high-hypersonic flight is UCF’s newest trustee chair, a prestigious honor for faculty who demonstrate national and global excellence in teaching, research and service. Kareem Ahmed, a world expert in hypersonic and space propulsion, is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a faculty member […]