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UCF’s national expert on flesh-eating bacteria is unraveling the mystery of why some bacteria remain harmless while others go rogue threatening human life.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings surprised Noemí Pinilla-Alonso, associate scientist at UCF’s Florida Space Institute, with the honor.

Associate Professor Latarsha Chisholm aims to improve quality of care and reduce disparities while implementing innovation in her field.

Erica Fissel, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, shares her passion for helping women affected by cyber abuse in honor of Women’s History Month.

Professor Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore leads the statewide effort to improve periods of educational transition for youth and young adults with disabilities.

Melanie Coathup is researching the many threats our bones face and how to better protect them throughout our lifespan on Earth and in space.

The Fulbright Specialist Program connects U.S. professionals with host institutions abroad to serve as expert consultants over the course of two to six weeks.

Professor Olusegun Ilegbusi uses his expertise in fluid dynamics to help doctors understand how diseases develop in hopes of finding treatments.

First-generation and underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply to the program — and five other similar programs from varying disciplines — before March deadlines.