Aerodynamics of Perching Birds Could Inform Aircraft Design A team of UCF researchers have investigated the mystery behind different bird perching maneuvers to better understand the aerodynamic forces of landing an aircraft.
The Crawl Before The Launch Two UCF alums will play a major — albeit painstakingly slow — role in moving the NASA’s historic Space Launch System with Orion spaceship over land before it launches from Earth.
Aerospace Engineering Student is UCF’s First Matthew Isakowitz Fellow Loubensky Baine is one of 30 students selected from a pool of over 200 applicants for the honor, which is the second fellowship he’s earned in a year.
Graduation Marks Major Milestone for Student Veterans Three graduating student veterans — an engineer, an intelligence analyst and an electrician turned hospitality professional — share their journey of service and what commencement means for them and their future.
Getting to Know Miss USA Finalist: UCF’s Ashley Cariño The aerospace engineering student was crowned Miss Florida in July and recently earned third place in the Miss USA competition.
UCF is 1 of 7 Universities to Win Grant to Support NASA’s Artemis Program The grant means more underrepresented students – who make up 48.5% of the student body at UCF – will have an opportunity to work with engineering, physics, and medical faculty experts to develop innovative technologies critical for advancing space exploration.
Research in 60 Seconds Video: Finding Water on the Moon Jillian Gloria’s research helps prove how water evaporates on the moon, which may aid NASA in finding the liquid as they work to develop a sustainable presence there.
UCF Doctoral Student Selected for Out-of-This-World Research Experience at NASA Caroline Anderson ’19 will investigate a way to protect and control space vehicles upon re-entry during her 10-week fellowship.
UCF Engineering Professor Reflects on Career for International Women Engineering Day Seetha Raghavan speaks about her love for engineering, the challenges of being a woman in the field and why it matters.
Graduate Student Earns National Fellowship for Aerospace Research Materials research aims to improve the durability of jet engines by protecting them from erosion.