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Spring 2025

To the Extreme

Driven by humanity’s endless quest for discovery, UCF researchers are examining how people perform in severe environments to push the frontiers of scientific study.

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A Powerful Partnership

Through key research from Pegasus Professor Jayanta Kapat and a Pegasus Partnership, UCF and Siemens Energy continue to advance energy innovation.

Plugged In

Laura Stevens ’04 has the same questions and concerns about technology as everyone. As an editor for one of the world’s largest newspapers, she knows how and where to find the answers.

AlumKnights

Fueling the Future: Investing in UCF

Knight Nation rallied together to make a record-breaking impact while celebrating all things Black & Gold.

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Call Security

When the world’s biggest companies need cybersecurity talent, they look to UCF’s acclaimed Collegiate Cyber Defense Club.

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Leading the Charge

After more than three decades of an evolving career at UCF, Provost Michael D. Johnson steps down this summer with confidence that the university will continue its future-focused mission.

Why I Lived in Space*

NASA employee Tiffany Snyder ’18MS shares her experience as a volunteer during a 45-day *simulated space mission.

Why I…

The Cradle of Civilization

UCF researcher Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and her team are uncovering artifacts at an overlooked Mesopotamian site — offering new insights about how ancient humans lived and advanced civilization.

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Pain’s Silent Signals

Driven by his nursing experience with newborns, Martin Schiavenato ’07PhD has spent decades developing a tool to measure pain for patients who can’t verbalize it.

On Campus: Spring 2025

From designing video games to engineering boats for racing, UCF’s campus was full of activity for Spring 2025.

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Ready for the Front Lines

This UCF alum is advancing the frontiers of modeling, simulation and engineering to redefine military medical training.

Launchpad

Digital Development: Inspiring Future Engineers and Scientists

In honor of the developing technology district NeoCity, UCF and other partners hosted a STEM showcase for K-12 students and the community.

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Events

Thu 2 Apr

Tour/Open House/Information Session

Graduate Program Info Session: MS in Hospitality and Tourism

Join us for a graduate program information session to explore your future at UCF Rosen College. Learn about degree options, program structure, career outcomes, and the value of a Rosen College graduate education, along with a clear overview of the…

Thu 2 Apr

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Build your Blueprint

Join us to learn how to leverage career services to explore career opportunities, strengthen your personal brand, and prepare for internships and employment!

Thu 2 Apr

Health & Well-being

Florida Blue FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - RSVP Only

Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer: Florida Blue FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class! Get hands-on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food. You get to eat what you make and take home…

Why I Lived in Space*

Why I…

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