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Biology Professor, Computer Science Students Create Teaching Game About Parasitic Wasps

The Crawling Dead, an interdisciplinary project that was released on PC gaming platform Steam last week, aims to educate players about the benefits of parasitic wasps in natural environments.

Canadian Farmers Get App to Help Fight Pests, Keep Food Safe

A team of researchers, led by professor of biology Barbara Sharanowski, have developed an app that helps farmers identify crop pests and ways to get rid of them.

UCF Gets an A+ for its Bee Campus USA Designation

The university is the first in the state to receive the certification for its activities that help support pollinators.

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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida Politics

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UCF Excels in Research and Student Success

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