UCF License Plate Readers Stopping Threats to Campus, Busting Bands of Burglars Automated license plate readers at every entry and exit point is helping to safeguard the UCF community. WKMG News 6
UCF, Lockheed Martin Team Up to Hire Graduates to Work in Cybersecurity A strong partnership between UCF and Lockheed Martin is helping prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, a growing and in-demand field. WFTV Channel 9
UCF Researchers Build Device to Help Machines ‘See’ UCF researchers have built a machine that has similar capabilities as the human eye. WFTV Channel 9
Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Find Recovery at UCF Cafe Larry Lentz, Jr., a stroke survivor, finds meaningful recovery and therapy at a little cafe at UCF. Orlando Sentinel
And Civics Literacy for All Civics education is at the forefront of UCF's Lou Frey Institute, which developed a Civic Literacy Assessment test that's been adopted by universities across the state. Inside Higher Ed
UCF Biologist Invents First Pesticide-Free Method of Killing Fire Ants A UCF biologist developed a portable tool that uses just hot water, instead of dangerous pesticides, to kill unwanted fire ants. WOFL Fox 35
UCF Police Warn Students to Slow Down after Driver Caught Going 79 mph on Campus UCF Police want to educate students about the importance of not driving over the speed limit. WKMG News 6
UCF Research Shows Vacation Home Rentals Boost Florida’s Economy by $27+ Billion Annually The report focused on 25 Florida counties and was compiled through surveys of homeowners, management companies and tourists combined with data from tax and regulatory authorities. Florida Trend