Mechanical Engineering Grad Student Launches Mentoring Organization Through STEM Mentorship Matters, Marcus Royal ’24 is helping ensure the next generation of STEM students enters college better prepared and informed — without facing the same obstacles he once did.
UCF Launches 1st Planetary and Space Sciences Ph.D. Program in Florida The interdisciplinary program will prepare STEM students for in-demand scientific careers in data, physical, geological, and atmospheric fields across government agencies, the private sector, and academic and research institutions.
College of Engineering and Computer Science Offers New Graduate Certificate in Digital Twins The program will teach students how to develop, implement and analyze digital models of physical objects or systems.
3 UCF Students Honored with the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship The Astronaut Scholarship aims to inspire university students to pursue scientific excellence and maintain the United States’ leadership in technology and innovation.
TRiO at UCF: Empowering First-gen Knights Biomedical sciences alum and future doctor Giuliano Lobos ’19 is one example of how TRiO Programs empower first-generation, income-eligible students with academic support, resources, and opportunities to foster personal growth and academic success.
14 Orange County Teachers Graduate Ready to Inspire, Lead Colleagues in Strengthening Math Education The Robert Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship program is empowering this cohort of teachers through evidence-based approaches to mathematics education and mentorship of fellow educators.
Pushing the Boundaries Neighbors see Kathleen Loftin ’89 ’00MS ’09PhD growing tropical fruit in her yard. Little do they know that she’s also guiding research to grow food on the moon.
Training Students to be Innovators in the World’s Financial Services Industries Jointly offered by the College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the master’s degree in fintech is the first program of its kind in the State of Florida.
UCF PedsAcademy Hosts Science Fair at Nemours Children’s Hospital Children in treatment displayed projects as varied as fish prosthetics and bouncing marbles during the hospital’s first STEM Day.
DirectConnect to UCF to Award 50,000th Degree The groundbreaking partnership program with state colleges expands access to students, especially those who otherwise may not be able to pursue a university degree through traditional channels.