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Knights Do That: The Future of Space Exploration

Phil Metzger ’00MS’05PhD, a planetary scientist with nearly 30 years of experience at NASA, shares stories from working on the space shuttle missions, his controversial research on whether Pluto is a planet, and what the future of space exploration will look like.

November 29, 2021

UCF Part of Historic Move to Build Space Ports Around Earth

UCF is part of Blue Origins’ Orbital Reef project, one of three proposals NASA selected to develop space destinations within our lifetime.

Orlando Recognized as Best College City in Florida, No. 4 in Nation

Ranked No. 1 by WalletHub among midsize cities and No. 4 overall, the City Beautiful is garnering attention as a top place to live and learn.

UCF Among Top Bowl-Bound Football Teams for Academic Performance

UCF is No. 1 in Florida for Academic Progress Rates and No. 2 among seven qualifying AAC teams this year.

UCF Professor Greg Welch Named to the National Academy of Inventors

The Pegasus Professor, who specializes in simulation and modeling, is UCF’s 17th NAI fellow — the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.

UCF Accepts Invitation to Battle Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

Knights to play Gators at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Dec. 23

General Dynamics Mission Systems Donates Mixed Reality Headsets to UCF

The headsets will serve students across a range of disciplines, including arts, hospitality, medicine and teaching.

UCF Names Its Microgravity Research Center in Honor of Stephen W. Hawking

UCF is one step closer to becoming the first American university to have a research center named after the late, world-renowned theoretical physicist Stephen W. Hawking.

Graduating Senior Plots a Path for Environmental Justice

Environmental studies student Sarah Royer chooses a path to help create a better and cleaner tomorrow.

UCF Students Honor World War II Veteran Through Digital Preservation Projects

As we approach the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we remember Capt. Richard S. Roberts through oral interviews and a digital exhibit developed by UCF students.

4 UCF Researchers Named as Highly Cited Researchers for 2021

The annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field.

UCF Hosts Fall 2021 Commencement, Dec. 15-18

Grad Walk will be held Dec. 15-16 and in-person commencement ceremonies will take place Dec. 17-18

Announcing UCF’s New Vice President and General Counsel

Youndy C. Cook has served in an interim capacity for the past year, providing legal services to the entire university.

UCF Giving Tuesday 2021 Donors Set a New Record While Making an Impact

UCF’s best Giving Tuesday yet includes a $1 million gift from a College of Business alum — bringing the total funds raised to more than $1.16 million.

UCF Innovations Take Top Awards at 2021 TechConnect World Conference

Technology magnifying augmented reality objects in a blink of an eye and a nanoparticle spray that enables long-lasting disinfection were recognized.

UCF Wins U.S. Department of Energy Cyber Defense Competition — Again

UCF beat out 119 other teams that represented 105 universities from 33 states and the District of Columbia to earn its second top title at competition.

FPL, GE Digital Launch New Lab for UCF Engineering Students

The Microgrid Control Lab simulates a modern grid control room and will serve as a hands-on learning and research facility.

UCF and Army Ink Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

New agreement means students will have greater opportunities to gain hands-on experience and help support our nation.

UCF Researchers Develop Rapid, Highly Accurate Test to Detect Viruses like COVID-19

Researchers say the device can tell with 95% percent accuracy if someone has a virus, a significant improvement over current rapid tests.

Self-Assembly Landing Pads for the Moon — UCF Researchers Are Working on It

UCF researchers are working with private companies to develop some intriguing ways to get astronauts to the moon safely.

The Power of Philanthropy

Advocacy and philanthropic efforts from a UCF alum and two members of the UCF Parent and Family Philanthropy Council have helped support the new MicroGrid Control Lab, as well as the College of Medicine and Limbitless Solutions.

UCF Chemistry Professor Leads Discussion at Chemical Weapon Forensics Symposium in Helsinki, Finland

The National Center for Forensic Science at UCF is the only university laboratory participating in a global study.

Getting to Know Miss USA Finalist: UCF’s Ashley Cariño

The aerospace engineering student was crowned Miss Florida in July and recently earned third place in the Miss USA competition.

Knights Do That: Expertise on Infectious Diseases and Vaccines

Elena Cyrus, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UCF’s College of Medicine, shares her expertise in public health and COVID-19 vaccines.

Admiring Wildlife From Afar Keeps Everyone Safe

UCF Arboretum Director Patrick Bohlen encourages students to not feed animals on campus to promote a healthier relationship with campus wildlife.

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UCF in the News

Why Hasn’t the U.S. Found More Omicron Cases?

The New York Times

UCF Accepts Gasparilla Bowl Invite to Face Gators in Tampa

Orlando Sentinel

Researchers Develop Rapid, Highly Accurate Test to Detect Viruses Like SARS-COV-2

Phys.org

UCF Researchers Aid in Earth’s First Planetary Defense Mission

Spectrum News 13

Events at UCF

Dec 9

Marketing for Business Success 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dec 9

Professional MBA Information Session 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Dec 9

Recharge to Charge On - Yoga for Faculty and Staff 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Dec 10

Knight Vision Virtual Open Forum (Program Mid-Point Update) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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