UCF Counselor Education Professor Receives National Award for Family and Counseling Research As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.
Computer Engineering Researcher Investigates Economic and Environmental Challenges of AI With a $600,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Professor Jun Wang aims to make AI foundation models more accessible to individuals and small businesses.
UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts.
UCF Professor Appointed to National Commission on Mathematics Instruction Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair Sarah Bush will apply her expertise to advance mathematics education in the U.S. while bridging global insights.
UCF Strengthens Investment in Engineering, Computer Science With 39 New Faculty The record-breaking number of new faculty in the College of Engineering and Computer Science will help increase research and teaching across key areas such as artificial intelligence and hypersonics.
UCF Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Research, Talent Development Across Disciplines The new university-wide initiative brings together top faculty, industry partnerships and cross-campus collaboration to position UCF as a national leader in AI.
UCF Professor Seeks to Improve End-of-Life Care for Dementia Patients With Data Tool From determining when hospice is necessary to promoting conversations about end-of-life care, Latarsha Chisholm is helping nursing homes give dementia patients a more peaceful final chapter.
Zaheer Ali Named Program Director of UCF’s Space Commercialization and Strategy Initiative In this new role, Ali will expand UCF’s partnerships with industry and government to develop the talent needed to sustain and advance Florida’s leadership in the space sector.
UCF Nursing Aging Expert Named National Fellow Endowed professor Ladda Thiamwong is among 47 experts honored for their outstanding contributions and selected as 2025 fellows of the Gerontological Society of America.
UCF Emergency Management Professor, Public Administration Alum Honored for Public Service Contributions Claire Connolly Knox and Kathryn Valentine ’16 were recognized for their work in the field of emergency management during the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s inaugural Awards Ceremony Gala.
