UCF in the News

Robert Bledsoe, a lecturer and a professor emeritus in UCF's School of Politics, Security and International Affairs, says that a new, bigger defense budget is significant for Central Florida's defense contractors.

National economist and faculty member, Sean Snaith, predicts the state's economy will be strong in 2020, but not without a couple hiccups.

A new study looks at historical data to determine which natural events have caused very high sea levels in coastal regions in the past, a tool that can be used for future planning and mitigation efforts.

UCF researchers have developed a sensor to remotely determine what's in a fire by analyzing its smoke, a development that could improve safety for firefighters.

UCF researchers are working to replace the flammable components of a lithium battery with a safer, hydrogen-powered battery containing small amounts of platinum.

UCF's RESTORES program combines therapy and technology to help people who've experienced life-changing trauma a chance to get their lives back.

UCF faculty member Erin Seney helped compile and study data on sea turtles to better understand their migration patterns.

With new technology comes new ways to shop online and score a good deal, but retailers also have new tools at their disposal to charge customers higher prices.

The sea turtle, named Finn, was found in the Indian River Lagoon by UCF researchers and is being treated for lacerations to his flippers and small tumors.