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UCF Researcher Studies Bird Wings to Improve Stability in Aerial Vehicles

Aerospace engineering researcher Samik Bhattacharya received a $441,000 grant to study bird wing morphing, which could improve the stability of unmanned aerial vehicles in strong gusts of wind.

Aerodynamics of Perching Birds Could Inform Aircraft Design

A team of UCF researchers have investigated the mystery behind different bird perching maneuvers to better understand the aerodynamic forces of landing an aircraft.

UCF’s 5 NSF CAREER Grant Recipients Making Breakthroughs in Healthcare and Engineering

Awardees share common characteristics: curiosity, determination, a love of research and mentoring students.

UCF in the News

‘Game-Changer:’ UCF Opens New Nursing Pavilion to Help Address Statewide Shortage

WKMG News 6

UCF Welcomes Thousands of Students for Move-In Week

Spectrum News 13

UCF Football Sells Out Season Tickets for 5th Straight Year

Orlando Sentinel

Cities Hope to Attract More Police Officers by Cutting Education Requirements

USA Today

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…no place like home by Teneé Hart | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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CABpool Karaoke 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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