Science & Technology News

A new nanostructure approach actively captures targets instead of waiting for them — enabling faster, more accurate detection for healthcare, environmental monitoring and biosecurity.

UCF’s e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC) team took home four trophies for the design and performance of their custom-built vehicle at the 2026 American Society of Mechanical Engineers e-HPVC competition.

The Robotics Club of Central Florida is the latest student-run organization to make headlines out of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, joining UCF’s programming and cybersecurity teams in global acclaim.

Issa Batarseh dedicated his career to discovering renewable energy solutions before many people had heard of the concept. Where did his bold ideas lead? Look around.

Through a NASA award, UCF postdoctoral researcher Saumya Gupta is modeling how radio signals move through dense urban environments — a challenge critical to the future of urban air mobility.

The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.

For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.

Institute for Simulation and Training Research Professor Shawn Burke is recognized for expertise in team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems.

As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.