Faculty Excellence News

UCF College of Nursing Associate Professor Desiree Diaz shares how UCF is leading the charge in virtual reality education, the importance of teaching students about cultural congruence and how simulation technology is integral to the future of nursing. 

Pegasus Professor of Physics Enrique Del Barco’s research examines potential developments for more efficient technology that uses less energy.

Pegasus Professor Stella Sung’s composition Oceana: Sounds of the Sea will invite patrons at UCF Celebrates the Arts into a story they will never forget.

This year’s recipients include expert researchers in the fields of physics and crisis communications.

The annual celebration honors the academic achievements of our faculty members and students.

From creating resilient communities that can withstand natural disasters to educating the public through fiction that explains real science, this year’s honorees are using research to help create a brighter future.

Chung Park, director of UCF’s Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, shares his gift and passion for teaching, insight on UCF Celebrates the Arts, and how you can learn to purposefully integrate music into your life.

Associate Professor of Psychology Mindy Shoss shares insight on “The Great Resignation,”  workplace well-being and what companies can do to promote employee satisfaction. 

The winning projects, which received $25,000 each, were chosen for adhering to the year’s theme of strength, resolve and resilience.