UCF Researchers Receive Patent for COVID-Killing Nano-Coating

The coating can not only destroy the COVID-19 virus, but it can also combat the spread of Zika virus, SARS, parainfluenza, rhinovirus and vesicular stomatitis.

Another Record Year for UCF — 8 NSF CAREER Award Winners

The recipients are engineers who work with interdisciplinary teams to solve tech and health problems.

UCF Researchers Create Brain-like Devices to Enable AI in Remote Regions and Space

The work will help technology, from Siri and Alexa to advanced robots, work in remote regions of Earth or the far reaches of space.

UCF Researchers Are Part of New Multi-million-dollar Awards from U.S. Department of Defense

The new funding will support projects that range from advancing hypersonic propulsion to improving semiconductor performance.

UCF 25th Among Public Universities in the Nation and 60th in the World for Producing Patents

Steady progress comes from increase in research activity in health, engineering and more.

NASA Selects UCF Honeybee-inspired Spacesuit Material Design for Further Development

The material’s nanostructure design is based on how honeybees and other pollinators can manipulate pollen using microstructures and electric fields.

UCF-Developed Seawater Battery is Safer for People and Environment

Current lithium-ion batteries contain solvents that are flammable and toxic.

UCF-Developed Technology Could Reduce Risk of Death, Infections from Catheters

Catheter-related bloodstream infections result in as many as 28,000 deaths and more than $2 billion in increased healthcare costs in the U.S. each year.

UCF Researcher’s Novel Nanoparticles Show Promise in Healing Diabetic Wounds

The therapeutic properties come from cerium oxide’s ability to act as an antioxidant that stops dangerous free radicals.

UCF Researchers Work to Design Zero-Emission Fuel Sources

Metal-air batteries are longer lasting than the often-used lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars.

UCF in the News

Orlando Tech Workers Earn Over 100% More Than Other Industries in the Region

Orlando Business Journal

Groups Hope to Create Culture Change in Coastal, Marine Sciences Through $2M NSF Award

Coastal News Today

UCF Is at the Top of the 10 Best RN to BSN Programs in Florida in 2023

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Lake County to Get New UCF Business Incubator-Eustis in August

Orlando Business Journal

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Events at UCF

Jun 2

SVAD Virtual Information Session 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Jun 2

ePortfolio Reflective Writing Workshop 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jun 2

Nature Hike and Movie Night 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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UCF Researchers Receive Patent for COVID-Killing Nano-Coating

Another Record Year for UCF — 8 NSF CAREER Award Winners

UCF Researchers Create Brain-like Devices to Enable AI in Remote Regions and Space

UCF Researchers Are Part of New Multi-million-dollar Awards from U.S. Department of Defense

UCF 25th Among Public Universities in the Nation and 60th in the World for Producing Patents

NASA Selects UCF Honeybee-inspired Spacesuit Material Design for Further Development

UCF-Developed Seawater Battery is Safer for People and Environment

UCF-Developed Technology Could Reduce Risk of Death, Infections from Catheters

UCF Researcher’s Novel Nanoparticles Show Promise in Healing Diabetic Wounds

UCF Researchers Work to Design Zero-Emission Fuel Sources

UCF in the News

Orlando Tech Workers Earn Over 100% More Than Other Industries in the Region

Groups Hope to Create Culture Change in Coastal, Marine Sciences Through $2M NSF Award

UCF Is at the Top of the 10 Best RN to BSN Programs in Florida in 2023

Lake County to Get New UCF Business Incubator-Eustis in August

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