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Researchers Develop Method to Determine Where Storm Surges Are Increasing Most

Extreme storms, like Sandy or Xaver, don’t happen often but when they do, cities need to be prepared. That’s why researchers have developed a new method, detailed in a study...
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Using Technology to Help Reduce Substance Addiction

UCF clinical psychologist and Professor Lidia Meshesha works tirelessly to help improve the lives of people afflicted by addiction. She knows from previous studies, that many people relapse after treatment....
Sarah Da Silva
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Student Research Week: The Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic on College Students Lives

UCF graduate student Sarah Da Silva has always had an interest in helping young people, and the COVID-19 pandemic inspired some of her research, which she will be presenting at...
Allison Conrad
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Student Research Week: Inspired by ‘The Bachelor,’ UCF Student Studying Aphasia

Allison Conrad always knew she would be attending UCF. Her mother is an alumna and Conrad grew up in Orlando. But what she would study was still up in the...
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Student Research Week: The Impact of Disaster Migration on Receiving Communities

When Ashley Steen arrived at UCF, she found research opportunities quickly. As a McNair Scholar, she jumped right into research, which blended her areas of interest — psychology and criminal...
UCF researchers Tania Roy, Kevin Coffey and Kareem Ahmed
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UCF Researchers Are Part of New Multi-million Awards from U.S. Department of Defense

Three University of Central Florida researchers are part of recently announced multi-million research projects aimed at facilitating the growth of newly emerging technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense. The...
Alexander Nalewaik in a dirt hole with a shovel.
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Student Research Week: Preserving History Through Field Work and Technology

Alexander Nalewaik ’21 enrolled at UCF as an undergraduate with one thing in mind. He wanted to merge his love of history, people, and the outdoors into a major that would...
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UCF Recognized for Academic Excellence and Advancing Professional Careers in Engineering, Research and Innovation

UCF is one of the best universities in the nation for students looking to continue their education and advance their careers in a wide range of professional areas, including emergency...
Joseph Vaccaro testing chemicals.
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Student Research Week: How a Special Bacteria and Vitamin D Impact Immunity

While growing up Joseph Vaccaro ’21MS was told that the mind is a beautiful thing that should be used to improve the world. It’s that parental mantra that helped him discover his...
Latarsha Chisholm
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A Childhood of Travel Shapes Professor’s Passion to Ensure Quality Care Access for All

UCF Associate Professor Latarsha Chisholm had the chance to travel throughout the nation during her childhood because she was raised in a military family. The experience opened her eyes to...
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