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Artemis II Brings Unique Space Medicine Opportunities

As astronauts travel closer to the moon than any human has in more than 50 years, physicians and scientists will learn more about how space travel affects physical and mental health.

UCF Space Medicine Initiatives Are Taking Off

With UCF Space Week taking place Nov. 3-7, America’s Space University is expanding its research, clinical, and education efforts to keeping the galaxy’s travelers healthy and bringing those medical technologies back to patients on Earth.

UCF in the News

From ‘Madden NFL’ to ‘The Sims,’ Electronic Arts is a Gaming Giant

The Daytona Beach News-Journal

UCF’s Vice President for Research and Innovation Shares Insights on How Research Across the University Advances National Security

Team Orlando Podcast

What it Takes to Open a $6B Theme Park: Epic Universe Exec Reflects on Year One

Orlando Business Journal

How to Pile Dirt on the Moon? Robotics Teams Tackle NASA Challenge

Orlando Sentinel

Events at UCF

Jun 2

Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jun 3

The Art Show - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design MFA Students 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jun 3

How to Find Funding for Graduate School 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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