Science & Technology News

UCF doctoral researcher Lauren Deaner is combining genomics, ecology and long-term field monitoring to better understand how genetic rescue can help recover imperiled species.

ShanghaiRanking’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects recognized UCF for its strengths in hospitality and tourism, and transportation science and technology — areas that drive $11.6 trillion in economic impact globally.

The International Communication Association’s decision to elevate human-machine communication to Division status reflects years of leadership from UCF researchers who helped establish the field and create a scholarly home for its growing community.

The $20 million program aims to address a persistent gap that separates federally funded deep technology research from commercial success.

UCF graduate students are collaborating with faculty and industry experts to solve real-world business challenges with AI and help shape the future of financial technology.

Astronomers at UCF are using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and the Gemini Observatory to study a distant icy object that may offer a rare look at how centaurs evolve into active comets.

After leading UCF’s top-ranked cybersecurity competition team for more than a decade, alumnus and lecturer Thomas Nedorost ’02 is making a planned gift to ensure future Knights have the resources, mentorship and opportunities to thrive.

UCF Professor of Accounting Jake Rose is one of a handful of researchers using artificial intelligence and neuroscience to transform business decision-making, benefiting companies worldwide.

This graduate-level course offers a behind-the-scenes look at the policy, management and administrative mechanisms that help power the space exploration industry.