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Apollo 11 Shaped UCF Scientist, Nation and World’s Love Affair with Space

As the U.S. celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing, one scientist reflects on his personal journey and urges us to envision a new space future for the world, where UCF plays a big role.

Two UCF Programs Claim AAC Team Academic Excellence Awards

A school record 253 student-athletes were named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.

WUCF Receives Funding to Help Children Prepare Better for Emergencies

$250,000 from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will help expand the station’s Meet the Helpers project into a national model.

UCF Forms New School in College of Sciences

The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs replaces the Department of Political Science.

UCF Researchers Discover Secret to Destroy Chemical Weapons

Making sure the chemicals are completely destroyed will help ensure the safety of people and those responsible for their removal.

NASA Awards $7.5 Million to UCF’s Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science

The grant will position the university to be on the forefront of space exploration in the new century.

UCF to Help Grow Florida’s Community Partnership Schools

The number of schools is expected to double statewide over the next year with the university’s Center for Community Schools leading the charge.

UCF Engineering Chair Named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry

The society is one of the oldest chemical societies in the world.

7 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth on National Ice Cream Day

Whether you are a traditionalist or want to try a new ice cream trend, this list will help you indulge during National Ice Cream Month.

Yes, I Adopted a Cat—But She’s Done Her Share of Taking Care of Me, Too

Growing up, I was one of the only kids I knew who never owned a pet. Well, I did raise a couple of betta fish…

UCF in the News

UCF’s Limbitless Solutions Partners with 3-D Manufacturer

Orlando Sentinel

Rapid Dopamine Detector Shows Brain Disorders in Seconds

WNDU

UCF Seeks to Create a Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

WFTV Channel 9

Orlando Science Center’s ‘Pompeii’ Exhibit Will Welcome Arts Events

Orlando Sentinel

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