College of Engineering and Computer Science News

Using a technique that models drug and target protein interactions using natural language, researchers achieved up to 97% accuracy in identifying promising drug candidates.

The material science and engineering and medical faculty members experimented with a material that has antiviral properties that are activated by white light, such as sunlight or LED lights.

Ryan Ketzner ’22 is one of about 65 graduate students across the U.S. who show significant potential to contribute to NASA’s goal of creating innovative space technologies.

With a focus on innovation, research and student success, UCF earns high marks for social mobility and fields that serve the region and nation.

The awards are in recognition of her contributions to the field of research.

Through the M-STAR program, engineering and biomedical sciences students conducted research at NASA’s Langley, Johnson and Kennedy space centers.

The funding is part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s $50.8 million award to Osceola County, which is working with preferred partners such as UCF to position Central Florida to help lead the nation in semiconductor research, design and manufacturing.

More than 20 faculty and researchers and dozens of students and alumni are working on multiple projects that support America’s space program and NASA’s return to the moon — including the Artemis 1 mission launching this year.

A team of UCF researchers will lead one of the five areas that are part of a research center focused on developing livable, safe and inclusive communities.