Passion, Persistence & Opportunity at UCF Lead to Grad’s Space Career Jillian Gloria ’22 refused to be denied a chance at pursuing her dream career and is now contributing to advancements in the space industry as an engineer for Blue Origin.
Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Capacitech Joe Sleppy ’18 is enabling power hungry industrial facilities and AI data centers with Capacitech’s rapid-response, modular and space-conscious power resilience products.
Forbes Honors UCF Entrepreneurs on 30 Under 30 List The engineering alumni behind Orlando-based startup companies Soarce and Capacitech are capturing attention with their innovative technologies in the green energy and manufacturing industries.
Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Soarce Four Knights are making structures 8x stronger than steel with an environmentally friendly substance crafted from seaweed.
UCF Launches School of Technology, Leadership and Innovation to Help Organizations Turn Technology into Performance The new university-wide initiative connects faculty expertise in engineering, computing, business, and the human sciences with organizations seeking to better leverage technology for performance and growth.
UCF Electrical Engineering Professor Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow Reza Abdolvand’s natural curiosity led to a career in academia, 15 electrical engineering patents and recognition as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow.
UCF Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond.
Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth? UCF computer scientist Yu Tian wants to discover real solutions for longer, healthier lifespans, and the team he directs in the AI and Imaging in Medicine (AIM) lab might not be far off from doing exactly that.
UCF Alum’s Work on Blue Ghost Lunar Mission Commemorated by Firefly Aerospace Aerospace engineering alum Luis Ferrari Rehder ’25 leveraged UCF resume workshops into a competitive edge — landing internships with three major aerospace companies and earning recognition for his work on Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Lunar Mission.
UCF Engineering Professor Named Outstanding Mentor of the Year Assistant Professor Kausik Mukhopadhyay has been honored with a prestigious Florida Education Fund award for his commitment to mentoring McKnight Doctoral fellows.
