Making History: The Spring Class of 2020
Mon May 4
This weekend, 426 students from the UCF College of Nursing received their degrees – earning the title, “Knight Nurse.” The graduation celebration for the Spring Class of 2020 was one for the history books. It is the moment every student has worked hard to get to, when they realize their dreams of becoming a nurse…
Living Out a Myth
Mon May 4
George Walters-Marrah ’20 is a first-generation graduate from UCF and will be continuing his education at Stanford. (Photo by Steven Diaz) George Walters-Marrah ’20 has a little down time. He could binge One Piece — he’s on a second go-round of all 929 episodes of the Japanese animated series. But no, today he’s in his apartment teaching himself…
Leading Virtual Reality
Mon May 4
From an early age, Thomas Pring ’20 loved video games — but he never thought he’d end up where he did. “I was always the kid who would stay in his room playing video games growing up,” he says. “A lot of those games left an impression on me and I thought âWhat kind of video games…
SPSIA Recognizes Two Graduate Students for Outstanding Work
Mon May 4
The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs recently recognized two graduate students for outstanding work in the terms of Summer and Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. Gunes Tezcur, Ph.D., chaired the committee that selected Kathleen Sullivan and Sandor Fabian to receive the Outstanding MA Thesis and Pollock-Ellsworth Award for Best Research Methods, respectively. “One…
Rowing Her Way to Success
Mon May 4
Ivana Krkljus, whose rowing career ended after a back injury, decided to become a coach for the UCF novice team in her senior year. (Photo courtesy of UCF Athletics) Some may say that Ivana Krkljus ’18 ’20MA stands out from the crowd. When she was just 11 years old, her 5-foot-6 stature led friends to recruit her…
UCF Researchers Develop Groundbreaking New Rocket-Propulsion System
Mon May 4
UCF-developed technology will boost rocket performance. AUniversity of Central Florida researcher and his team have developed an advanced new rocket-propulsion system once thought to be impossible. The system, known as a rotating detonation rocket engine, will allow upper stage rockets for space missions to become lighter, travel farther, and burn more cleanly. The results were…
Clinical Spotlight: Janel Cosby
Fri May 1
Janel Cosby ’04, audiologist and clinical lecturer in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is preserving, protecting and enhancing peoples’ hearing. As a child, she always wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Her interest in audiology was piqued when her mother, a nurse, knew a family who had three deaf children; the children’s parents…
15 UCF Students Named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows
Fri May 1
Angelina Leary, a student in UCF’s clinical psychology doctoral program, is one of 15 students at the university named a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. The NSF program recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated significant achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The students are either in their senior year of college and plan to…
BSN Graduate’s Research Inspires a New Generation
Fri May 1
For her Honors Undergraduate Thesis, Chantelle Garcia Medina ’20BSN sought to make a lasting difference in the lives of underserved patients in Peru – by focusing on the health of the youngest generation. Her work will continue to make an impact after graduation. In 2019, Garcia was part of an interdisciplinary group of UCF students that…
UCF to Offer NIH Workshop May 5 to Help Florida Researchers Land Funding
Fri May 1
The UCF Office of Research-sponsored NIH workshop currently has 101 people registered from 10 different research institutions. The University of Central Florida’s Office of Research will offer a National Institutes of Health workshop virtually next week to help researchers from across Florida pursuing NIH funding for their research projects. “This conference aims to provide researchers with the…
Guidance for UCF Faculty on Fall Syllabus and Football Planning
Fri May 1
From Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs I remain grateful for how our faculty have adapted and supported our students during this historic semester in the wake of COVID-19. We do not yet know how the pandemic will impact our fall semester, including our classes and our athletics events.…
Burnett School Students Graduate in Virtual Ceremony Saturday
Thu Apr 30
On Saturday, 307 Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences students will get their degrees as part of UCF’s virtual graduation. Celebrating commencement will be 292 undergraduates, 13 M.S. students and 2 Ph.D. candidates. UCF canceled in-person graduation ceremonies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual college commencement events begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday on UCF’s Facebook…
UCF Physical Therapy Program Ranks Among Top 25% in the Nation
Thu Apr 30
UCF’s doctor of physical therapy program rose 44 spots in theâ¯most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings, ranking No. 57 in the nation. This puts UCF in the top 25% of all U.S. graduate physical therapy programs. The report is conducted every 5 years through a survey of program leaders across the nation. “This recognition is another indicator of our program’s quality and continued success…
UCF-Trained Engineers, Oregon Medical Team Design 3D-Printed Ventilator that Requires No Electricity
Thu Apr 30
Albert Chi (center), associate professor of surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine, works with John Sparkman, director of research and development for Limbitless Solutions, and Dominique Courbin, director of production during a visit to UCF in May 2018. Aresearch collaboration and ensuing friendship between a trauma surgeon in Oregon and a handful of engineers…
Finding Peace During a Pandemic
Wed Apr 29
Afriend’s husband is in the hospital due to a heart attack, but the family isn’t allowed to visit. People are losing their jobs. Politics about the severity of COVID-19 has frayed connections between me and some of my relatives. My aunt’s funeral was canceled, and I can’t even hug my mom. How do people cope…
National Guard Captain Keeps Ph.D. Studies Going While Activated
Wed Apr 29
Typically, the end of the semester finds doctorate students hunkered down in a library or local café wrapping up final papers. Things are different this year for Security Studies Ph.D. student Tad Schnaufer. Schnaufer serves as a captain in the Florida Army National Guard and has been activated for the response to COVID-19 since mid-March.…
UCF to Lead Study Exploring Social Media’s Impact on Consumer Behavior when Red Tide Strikes
Wed Apr 29
The Mote Marine Laboratory photo shows red tide off Florida’s Southwest coastline. The group was conducting a manatee survey as part of the Manatee Research Program when it captured the image, The University of Central Florida is one of two universities selected to study the social and economic impacts of Florida’s red tide events during…
Clinical Spotlight: Terri Daly
Wed Apr 29
The UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities currently serves more than 15,000 families, providing support and assistance to families with children on the autism spectrum. Terri Daly, the director of UCF CARD, wants to expand support for children with autism. Her clinical research has focused on the impact that inclusive preschool programs have on children with…
What it’s Like Being Essential Personnel at UCF During COVID-19
Wed Apr 29
Michael Deichen, associate vice president for Student Health Services, is one of UCF’s essential personnel who are still working on campus during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Nick Leyva ’15) On March 18, UCF transitioned to remote learning and working due to the coronavirus pandemic. While most students and faculty are off campus at this time,…
Nobel Laureate Q&A to Follow College of Optics and Photonics’ Commencement
Tue Apr 28
Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland will join UCF College of Optics and Photonics graduates for a live online Q&A session Saturday after their virtual commencement ceremony, and the public is invited to watch. Strickland is renowned as one of the world’s leading pioneers in the field of ultra-fast lasers. Her research with French physicist Gérard Mourou…
