Social Work Researchers to Study How Animal Robots Can Help Older Adults A new study will explore how a robotic seal may ease loneliness and spark meaningful connections for older adults living with dementia.
UCF Leads Inaugural Global Health Summit in Malta, Expands Collaborative Research and Student Exchange Opportunities The summit brought together international experts to address emerging public health challenges, positioning UCF to host again and offer more student research opportunities.
Daring to Boldly Invent the Future: Florida’s Next-Generation Preeminent University UCF has achieved 12 metrics to earn the state’s highest designation — a credit to the university community’s talents and dedication.
Biology Professor, Computer Science Students Create Teaching Game About Parasitic Wasps The Crawling Dead, an interdisciplinary project that was released on PC gaming platform Steam last week, aims to educate players about the benefits of parasitic wasps in natural environments.
UCF Researchers Fight Breast, Prostate Cancer with Targeted Therapies Backed by 2 New Grants Strengthened by community and engineering partnerships, Annette Khaled furthers her work with the promising peptide Z-TOP that disrupts cancer cells to keep them from spreading.
Biology Researchers Lead Technology-Driven Seagrass Restoration Projects in Florida A team of professors and graduate students is leading projects to restore Florida’s seagrass meadows by providing innovative approaches that can be replicated in coastal ecosystems worldwide.
UCF Graduate Secures Clear Path to Career Through Lockheed Martin Internship Program The UCF Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program is preparing students for careers in the engineering, defense and tech sectors.
UCF Triple Knight Steps Into Role of Orange County Fire Rescue Chief As chief for Central Florida’s largest fire and rescue department, alum Anthony Rios ’12 ’15MPA ’22PhD is ensuring Orange County’s residents and visitors are in good hands.
UCF Economist: Rate Cuts Are on the Table — And Overdue UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith releases his four-year U.S. forecast as the Federal Reserve meets this week.
From First-Year Experience to Family: UCF Office Evolves with New Name The Office of New Student and Family Programs — formerly known as First Year Experience — reflects an expanded role in supporting Knights and families.
