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Spring 2023

More Than Fun and Games

This UCF alum fills the very real (and misunderstood) need for professional esports players to stay physically and mentally fit.

Launchpad

When We Are Martians

Prominent UCF space researchers ponder the bigger questions about how we will manage future environments with lessons from the past.

Feature

How to Plan the (Nearly) Perfect Event

UCF hospitality experts provide practical tips for event planning and discuss the importance of degrees in the field.

The Art of Attractions

UCF’s themed experience students are learning the methods behind entertainment magic.

Infographic

Fight to the Finish

The annual event includes a military-style obstacle course and aims to recruit local high schoolers to attend UCF and join its ROTC program.

In Focus

Why I Encourage My Students to Experience Reality

Senior lecturer Irene Pons ’00 shares why she provides legal studies students an immersive learning experience at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Why I…

Minds on the Matter

Two UCF faculty discuss our understanding of brain function and the mysteries we’re still trying to solve.

1ON1

Critical Care

UCF has long provided compassionate and highly qualified nursing graduates. With a national nursing shortage, they’re needed now more than ever.

Feature

Support for Women in STEM

Northrop Grumman is helping expand efforts to increase women in STEM majors, which is critical for diversifying the field.

Impact

A New School of Thought

Jacqueline Rodriguez ’13PhD had no idea her studies and service work would eventually take her to the front lines of one of our nation’s most important challenges.

AlumKnights

STEAM Engine

UCF researchers are driving science’s next generation through the nation’s first mobile geospatial technology learning lab.

Artifact

Advanced Medicine

The AI medicine market is valued around $11 billion and estimated to grow to nearly $190 billion by 2030. A UCF researcher explains the benefits of the fast-growing field.

Events

Wed 27 Sep

Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous

This group meets every Wednesday except when the campus is closed. Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are…

Wed 27 Sep

Tour/Open House/Information Session

Themed Experience Information Session

Individuals who are interested in learning more about the Themed Experience graduate programs are invited to an information session. The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Themed Experience track prepares students to be the next generation of creative leaders in…

Wed 27 Sep

Entertainment

Theatre UCF Presents "Chicken and Biscuits"

By Douglas LyonsDirected by Felichia Chivaughn This boisterous comedy follows a Black family as they celebrate the life of their recently deceased father, highlighting the beauty in the brokenness and inviting moments of connection, laughter and family love. Meet the…

More Than Fun and Games

Launchpad

Featured Stories

The New Era of Simulation

When We Are Martians

Critical Care

Advanced Medicine

The Art of Attractions

The Feed

What's Trending

In This Issue

More Than Fun and Games

When We Are Martians

How to Plan the (Nearly) Perfect Event

The Art of Attractions

Fight to the Finish

Why I Encourage My Students to Experience Reality

Minds on the Matter

Critical Care

Support for Women in STEM

A New School of Thought

STEAM Engine

Advanced Medicine

Events

More Than Fun and Games