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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.

5 UCF Researchers Use 2025 NSF CAREER Awards to Address Emerging Challenges in Computer Science, Engineering

The early-career professors were recognized for their excellence with significant research funding as part of a prestigious and highly competitive annual U.S. National Science Foundation grant program.

UCF Is a Top Research University in Florida and Nationwide

A report from the U.S. National Science Foundation highlight’s UCF research prowess amongst a multitude of disciplines.

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UCF Researchers Tackle Medical Risks of Space Travel

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How Theme Park Expansion and Investment Will Meet — and Exceed — Guest Expectations

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Masterclass with Priscila Navarro, piano 11:30 am - 12:20 pm

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Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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