Knights Do That: The Psychology of Creating Change

Michele Gill, a professor of educational psychology, shares her research in conceptual change and implicit beliefs, which play a role in what we value and how we create change in what we believe.

January 10, 2022

COVID-19 Testing Site Open at UCF in Partnership with Aventus Biolabs

UCF students, faculty and staff, along with members of the community, can receive COVID-19 testing in Garage A on main campus. Registration for an appointment is encouraged and due to increase in community demand expect traffic and significant wait times.

Face Masks Cut Distance Airborne Pathogens Could Travel in Half, New Study Finds

The findings suggest that masks can be highly effective in preventing the spread of airborne diseases, such as COVID-19, and could allow for the use of reduced social distancing.

UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022 Brings ‘Shrek’, Concerts in Steinmetz Hall and the Return of Visual Art Exhibitions

After two years of cancelled or modified programming, UCF Celebrates the Arts returns bigger and brighter than ever before. Tickets are available now for the annual festival, running April 5–16 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

UCF Business Incubation Program, StarterStudio Open New Downtown Entrepreneur Hub

The groups will jointly operate the gathering place for growing companies in center of downtown Orlando.

UCF Scientist with Stake in James Webb Space Telescope Closely Monitoring Unfolding Mission

As the telescope reaches its destination at the end of January, UCF Planetary Scientist Noemi Pinilla-Alonso prepares to complete more than 100 hours of research once it arrives.

UCF Doubles Impact of $1 Million Gift to Create L.A. Lee Family Endowed Scholarship

With UCF matching the donation, a new $2 million scholarship in memory of the late Lynnwood Arthur Lee ’78 will help education students.

Rapid Lyme Disease Tests Could Soon Be Heading to A Doctor’s Office Near You

A faster test for Lyme disease with results in as little as an hour could be available in doctor’s offices in the near future thanks to the efforts of two UCF researchers.

State University System of Florida Launches MyFloridaFuture

MyFloridaFuture allows users to explore data both at the system-level and by individual institution that provides useful information about the employment, salaries, and debt of graduates from Florida’s 12 public universities.

New Funding Will Help UCF Researcher Develop Nanotech to Detect Animal-borne Diseases

The research aims to close the gap between state-of-the-art nanotechnology and technology currently available for tracking potential threats from animals.

Interim Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Officer Named

With more than 20 years in project management, Cherie Herrin has most recently served as program director of Knight Vision at UCF.

UCF Researcher Leads $1.5 Million DARPA Project to Improve Night Vision, Space Exploration and Healthcare Diagnostics

The research aims to develop a system that will enable more powerful and less expensive infrared imaging for night vision, space exploration and healthcare diagnostics.

Everything You Need to Know About UCF Transportation and Parking

As UCF returns for Spring 2022, here’s a comprehensive guide for traveling to, from and around campus.

International Scientists Strengthen Evidence for Ultra-low Frequency Gravitational Waves

The Arecibo Observatory provided data about more than 40 pulsars over 15 years for the study.

Inflation, Supply Chain Woes Will Linger in New Year, UCF Economist Predicts

UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting released its final 2021 quarterly Florida & Metro Forecast, authored by Director Sean Snaith.

UCF Develops the World’s First Optical Oscilloscope

The innovation could be a game-changer for communication technologies, such as phones and internet connections.

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Orlando, UCF Leaders Celebrate Opening of New Innovation Hub Downtown

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Internship Pipeline Puts UCF Students on Fast Track to Jobs in the Space Industry

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Events at UCF

Jan 16

Belay Class 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Jan 17

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Jan 17

Social Justice Week 2022: MLK Day of Service 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jan 17

Flying Horse Editions Exhibition 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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