April 5, 2023
UCF continued its annual tradition of celebrating its outstanding students, faculty and staff on Founders’ Day. But the celebration was anything but traditional. For the first time, students, faculty and staff were recognized separately at three different events throughout the day. More than 200 faculty and 48 students were honored for their achievements on Founders’ […]
April 6, 2022
The Founders’ Day Honors Convocation celebrates those who contribute to UCF’s growing quality and impact. UCF has never followed what other universities have done, and the future of the university will continue to be unique, shaped by the strengths of its faculty and students. During the ceremony, faculty are honored for their teaching, research, service, […]
July 18, 2017
The National Science Foundation has selected a University of Central Florida scientist for a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award for his work that is projected to revolutionize the way electronic devices use and dissipate heat. Shawn Putnam, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, will receive $510,000 from the agency to study the […]