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In February Central Florida residents and future technologists gathered to learn from academic and industry leaders during NeoCity\u2019s Community STEM Day. Based in Kissimmee, Florida, NeoCity is an emerging technology hub \u2014 and a UCF partner<\/a> \u2014 dedicated to manufacturing and innovating smart sensors, optics and photonics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the event, UCF researchers<\/a> in education, engineering<\/a>, and modeling and simulation<\/a> led interactive experiences teaching participants about advanced technologies. K-12 students engaged in activities like video games introducing microprocessor manufacturing, virtual reality headsets simulating aviation, augmented reality devices showcasing complex machinery and a wire maze demonstrating electronic design automation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was an incredible opportunity to engage and inspire our young future scientists, engineers and educators, and their families.\u201d\u2014 Mike Borowczak, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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1,200<\/dt>\n
K-12 students and community members participated in the event<\/dd>\n
500<\/dt>\n
Acres make up NeoCity, which will include research and manufacturing facilities to support the nation\u2019s semiconductor manufacturing<\/dd>\n
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Public, private and not-for-profit organizations are collaborating to establish NeoCity, which will create more jobs and reduce dependence on foreign imports<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Students were able to use a telescope at the event.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A technical device featuring a circuit board and wired robotic devices.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A UCF Institute for Simulation and Training faculty member demonstrates how to play a video game for a student.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":25916,"template":"","categories":[979],"tags":[148,1466,487],"class_list":["post-25772","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-focus","tag-college-of-engineering-and-computer-science","tag-modeling-and-simulation","tag-stem","issues-spring-2025"],"yoast_head":"\nDigital Development: Inspiring Future Engineers and Scientists<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In honor of the developing technology district NeoCity, UCF and other partners hosted a STEM showcase for K-12 students and the community.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/digital-development-inspiring-future-engineers-and-scientists\/\" \/>\n<meta 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