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Spring 2025

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.

Starlit Serenade

UCF’s Symphony Orchestra performed pieces inspired by our planet and its celestial surroundings for this year’s Symphony Under the Stars.

In Focus

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.

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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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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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.

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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.

An Unseen Issue

With support from the National Institute of Justice and the state of Florida, UCF is educating students and using AI to combat human trafficking.

Why I Lived in Space*

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

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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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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

Fri 16 Jan

Recreation & Exercise

Pine Mountain Backpacking

Trip Information Trip Date: Friday, Jan. 16 – Monday, Jan. 19 Trip Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia Trip Cost: $75 Registration Opens: Friday, Jan. 2 at Noon Registration Closes: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Noon Register for this trip in the UCF…

Fri 16 Jan

Arts Exhibit

Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the UCF Art Gallery from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open…

Fri 16 Jan

Health & Well-being

Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!

Why I Lived in Space*

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