UCF Researchers Are Contributing to World Oceans Day

At UCF, researchers are studying a wide range of ways to improve ocean health, from patented soil that can remove up to 90% pollutants from water to saving sea turtles riddled with disease.

10 UCF Students Recognized by NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program

A Google co-founder and other changemakers have received these awards in the past. Two of the awardees graduate this spring.

From the ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine to the Tonight Show, UCF Research has a Big Year in the News

UCF’s Top 10 research stories focused on work that battled threats and sought out opportunities to advance us as a species.

UCF Doctoral Scholar Named National Science Foundation Biology Fellow

The award will help William Beckerson study mind-control fungus found in Florida ants, which could provide clues to treat neurological disorders.

UCF Study Finds Smaller Turtles are Nesting on Florida Beaches

The findings give clues to the health and status of the threatened species.

From Pet Store Employee to International Conservation Biology Research Pioneer

UCF post-doctoral scholar Roisin Stanbrook turns her love of bugs into a mission to save the planet.

UCF 25th Among Public Universities in the Nation and 60th in the World for Producing Patents

Steady progress comes from increase in research activity in health, engineering and more.

Florida Python Hunters May Have a New Tool Thanks to Optics Research at UCF

Special small, mobile cameras help detect more snakes and could lead to an automated python tracker.

Legendary Sargasso Sea May be Sea Turtles’ Destination During Mysterious ‘Lost Years’

A new study is helping solve the mystery of where sea turtles go during their “lost years” and will inform conservation efforts to protect the threatened animals.

UCF Biologist Awarded Grant to Unlock Plant Defenses, Improve Food Supplies

UCF Biologist Chase Mason today was awarded a $450,000 grant from the Foundation for Food & Agricultural Research to turn around “audacious” food and agricultural…

UCF in the News

There’s a New Way to Help College Students Transfer: Admit Them to Two Schools at Once

NBC News

2022 Diversity in Business Awards: How the University of Central Florida is Building a Culture of Inclusion

Orlando Business Journal

‘It was a Real Challenge’: Arecibo Observatory Classifies Sneaky Asteroid from 2019

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How Florida Universities are Attracting Business Investment to Help Meet Workforce Needs

Orlando Business Journal

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Events at UCF

Jul 4

Al-Anon: Serenity Now 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jul 5

Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today! 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Jul 5

Pathways 2022: The Carlos Malamud Prize Exhibition 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UCF Researchers Are Contributing to World Oceans Day

10 UCF Students Recognized by NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program

From the ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine to the Tonight Show, UCF Research has a Big Year in the News

UCF Doctoral Scholar Named National Science Foundation Biology Fellow

UCF Study Finds Smaller Turtles are Nesting on Florida Beaches

From Pet Store Employee to International Conservation Biology Research Pioneer

UCF 25th Among Public Universities in the Nation and 60th in the World for Producing Patents

Florida Python Hunters May Have a New Tool Thanks to Optics Research at UCF

Legendary Sargasso Sea May be Sea Turtles’ Destination During Mysterious ‘Lost Years’

UCF Biologist Awarded Grant to Unlock Plant Defenses, Improve Food Supplies

UCF in the News

There’s a New Way to Help College Students Transfer: Admit Them to Two Schools at Once

2022 Diversity in Business Awards: How the University of Central Florida is Building a Culture of Inclusion

‘It was a Real Challenge’: Arecibo Observatory Classifies Sneaky Asteroid from 2019

How Florida Universities are Attracting Business Investment to Help Meet Workforce Needs

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