University of Central Florida\u2019s students, faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements Wednesday during the annual Founders\u2019 Day Honors Convocation.<\/p>\n
Recipients ranged from an international expert who discovered water and organic molecules on an asteroid, to a researcher who has received millions of dollars in grants to study how our body\u2019s natural antibiotics fight diseases, to a computer scientist who revolutionized the way videos are streamed on the Internet.<\/p>\n
Other awards were given to honor excellence in research, professional service, outstanding theses and additional categories, along with milestone anniversaries at the university.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe achievements we recognize today confirm the merit of the past efforts of our founders and demonstrate that our dedication to excellence continues in this the 50th anniversary year of our great university,\u201d President John C. Hitt said during the ceremonies.<\/p>\n
The gathering was held in the Student Union, with employees, retirees, past honorees, family and friends in attendance, along with Dr. Tyler Fisher, UCF\u2019s first Rhodes Scholar visiting from the University of Oxford. Fisher is visiting the campus as part of the university\u2019s 50th anniversary events.<\/p>\n
A reception was held afterward.<\/p>\n
For more on today\u2019s winners, go to these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n