Science & Technology News

UCF’s Center for Research in Computer Vision, led by Professor Mubarak Shah, has the nation’s longest-running REU program, continuously operating for 37 years.

Associate Professor Ben Sawyer ’14MS ’15PhD‘s research examines how digital enhancements to text can help improve reading comprehension and speed.

The faculty will help strengthen university research initiatives starting Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.

The 10 students who attended the experience were able to learn from and network with professional in federal organizations, such as the U.S. Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center.

The rankings highlight the university’s efforts in supporting student success, advancing research and upholding a commitment to service.

Nanoscience Associate Professor Yang Yang has designed a nature-inspired filtration and conversion system that extracts carbon dioxide gas from the atmosphere to create fuels and chemicals.

Recent UCF physics doctoral graduate Tianyi Guo ’23PhD earned an international thesis award from Springer Nature and was published in in the high-impact Springer Theses book series.

Planetary Scientist Phil Metzger ’00MS ’05PhD and doctoral candidate Brandon Dotson analyzed samples and data from the first SpaceX Starship launchpad blast to determine methods of improving lunar launches.

UCF physics researcher Ramses Ramirez and collaborators modeled the efficacy of using Martian nanoparticles to increase the planet’s surface temperature, a key component to making Mars habitable.