UCF’s First PhD in Big Data Analytics Walks the Commencement Stage

Big data can reveal clues to solving big problems. Patrick (Phuong) Pho ’18MS has used big data to develop models to prevent electricity theft and tampering. He also used it to predict...

UCF Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Fund Groundbreaking Friction Research

Masahiro Ishigami, associate professor of physics, recently received a two-year, $332,552 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation in recognition of his work’s potential to bridge a knowledge gap in tribology...

UCF’s Sherlock Holmes of Microbiology: Salvador Almagro-Moreno

The literary character Sherlock Holmes is best known for his uncanny ability to crack unsolvable cases through the power of observation and by making connections often missed by the average...

Limbitless Solutions Sets Orlando Innovation Ecosystem on Fire

UCF-based Limbitless Solutions, which creates bionic arms for children, took top honors Thursday in front of some of the hottest companies in Orange, Brevard, and Volusia counties. The Orlando Business Journal awarded...

Finding Your Passion at UCF through Research

When she was assigned a group research project in her class on Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Personnel, Annaliese Bullock embraced the undertaking. She and six other students spent months investigating...

UCF Research Team Receives National Award for Study on Combating Wrong-way Driving

A University of Central Florida research team has been honored by a national transportation advisory board for their work on wrong-way driving. The team, which includes UCF College of Engineering and...

UCF-developed Real-time Blood Monitor Saves Doctors Critical Time During Surgery

An innovative device developed by University of Central Florida and Orlando Health researchers can save doctors critical time during life-or-death operations, like heart surgery. Their real-time blood monitor provides instant blood analysis...

New Genetic Clues Could be Key to Saving Sea Turtles from Mysterious Disease

The University of Central Florida researchers have discovered an abundance of new gene variants in the immune system of sea turtles, which could be key to one day saving the...

UCF Reach for the Stars 2022 Honorees Are Pioneers in Their Fields of Study

This year’s five Reach for the Stars honorees have two common traits – outside-the-box thinking and a relentless passion to make the world a better place. From creating resilient communities...

Florida Space Institute Scientist Recognized as 2022 Orange County Distinguished Resident

UCF planetary scientist Noemí Pinilla-Alonso was recognized as Orange County’s Distinguished Resident for 2022 during a surprise ceremony on March 28. The county says the award aims to spotlight individuals...