UCF, FAU and Coast Guard Team up to get Endangered Sea Turtles Home
Thu Apr 2
Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard to take some endangered sea turtles into the ocean where they belong. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing or severely limiting everything from beaches to lab activities at universities, researchers got creative to make sure three six-month old green turtles…
Health Sciences Student Karina Castro Inducted as 2020 Knight of Distinction
Thu Apr 2
Karina Castro, a first-year health sciences student, has taken a step forward in her academic career at UCF and has been selected as a Knight of Distinction. The Knights of Distinction program, sponsored by the Division of Teaching & Learning through the Office of First Year Experience, is designed to help students bridge their classroom experiences with their overall…
UCF Hosts Virtual Training Camp for North America’s Elite Computing Students
Thu Apr 2
To help prepare North America’s elite students for world-level competition in computer programming, UCF is hosting a multi-session online training camp this week conducted by trainers from top universities and industry. “These students must continue to have the opportunity to hone their skills, which will benefit not only their futures but also the companies, government agencies and universities that will hire them.” — Beverly Seay The inaugural…
UCF’s Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program Ranks No. 53 Nationally in its First Year Offering Ph.D.
Thu Apr 2
All engineering graduate programs at the University of Central Florida eligible for ranking have retained their top 100 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s recently-published Best Graduate Schools 2021 guide. Also, UCF’s aerospace engineering program debuted in the rankings at No. 53 in less than one year after UCF launched its aerospace engineering doctoral program. The…
Get to the One: 4 Resume Keys to Success
Wed Apr 1
When you attend a business school with over 8,000 students, you’re bound to face some competition when applying for a company position. Whether you’re meeting a recruiter at the Invitational or submitting your application online, you want to make sure that your resume stands out to employers so that you can differentiate yourself from other…
From Central Florida to Harvard Law
Wed Apr 1
Julienne Miranda participated in every program the legal studies department had to offer while she was a student. Before she stepped foot on UCF’s campus, Julienne Miranda ’19 knew she was going to study law — and that she certainly wasn’t waiting until law school to start. In fact, her desire to pursue a degree…
Menagerie, A Virtual Exhibition
Wed Apr 1
Menagerie: Spring 2020 SVAD Biannual BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. Exhibiting artists include: Alba Baez Breton, Ryan De La Crvz, Alejandro Estrada Patiño, Na’ah Gordon, Rachael Hilcken, Skye Honey, Kalee Iturrioz, E. Jacobsen, Casey Melrose, Crystal Modeste, Baonhu Nguyen, Cheyenne Otocki, Asia Skelton, Catalina Penagos Soto, Gretchen…
Reach for the Stars Award Recipients Changing the World
Wed Apr 1
The 2020 UCF Reach for the Stars recipients have conducted research that may change the world we know. From supersonic engines that may someday let us travel from New York to Los Angeles in 30 minutes to protecting our waterways, exploring the new world of attoscience and making education accessible to those with disabilities, they…
Meet the 2020 Pegasus Professors
Wed Apr 1
This year’s Pegasus Professors are world renowned researchers and respected teachers, certainly deserving of the university’s top award for faculty. During an entire career at UCF, faculty who are exceptional in every area — teaching, research and service — are recognized for their work. These awards are determined by the president, and recipients receive a…
Harnessing Power
Wed Apr 1
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear harnesses. When Larry Lentz Jr. wears his harness in the Knights on the Go Café, he glides from cash register to refrigerator, serving customers sandwiches, pastries and cold drinks, garnished with a big smile. It’s more than purposeful work for Lentz Jr. — it’s physical therapy. The café…
Five Reasons to Call Your Mom, According to Science
Wed Apr 1
By nature, humans are social beings. Social distancing does not mean you should suddenly become a hermit and detach from others. A call or digital chat can really help someone else, like your mom or your grandparents. Social contact will make this stressful time easier on them. Below are five reasons why you should call,…
Surviving the Ravages of COVID-19
Wed Apr 1
While standing on my balcony last week, I felt a great need to capture my thoughts about the recent health crisis affecting all of us. Everything around me was so still and peaceful; birds were chirping in the background and the afternoon shadows over the courtyard below helped me appreciate the contrasting sunny areas from…
Medical Student Wins National Public Health Award
Wed Apr 1
As a legislative correspondent on healthcare policy for then U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, David Gittess knew he wanted to have a more direct impact on patients. The quest led him to UCF’s College of Medicine, where his passion for helping has earned him a national Excellence in Public Health Service Award. The honor, given by the…
Finding Peace During the Pandemic
Tue Mar 31
While the most immediate impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are on those afflicted with the virus, there can also be effects to the mental health of anyone during this stressful time. In times of crisis, caring for others is often emphasized, but that starts with taking care of yourself. To ensure you’re able to do…
Limbitless Solutions Supports Face Shield Production Amid COVID-19
Tue Mar 31
Limbitless Solutions, a direct support organization for the University of Central Florida, has started 3D printing components of face shields healthcare workers and first-responders responding to the COVID-19 so desperately need. The non-profit, established in 2014, empowers confidence in children and increases accessibility for those in the limb difference community by manufacturing personalized 3D printed bionic arms.…
Emergency Relief for UCF Students, Employees
Tue Mar 31
As our UCF community navigates a global pandemic and adjusts to a new normal, we know your first priority is the same as ours — the health and security of those closest to you. To ensure the health and safety of Knight Nation, UCF has organized an effort to help students and employees who are…
Mapping the World
Mon Mar 30
What would become the largest and most complex outbreak of the Ebola virus to date began in December 2013 with an 18-month-old boy. The outbreak would last for more than two and a half years, with more than 28,600 cases reported across West Africa and more than 11,325 deaths. As a then-geographic information systems (GIS) analyst at the Red Cross, Drishtie Patel…
College of Medicine Leader to Serve on Regional Board
Mon Mar 30
Andrea Berry, the College of Medicine’s director of faculty life, was elected chair of the Southern Group on Educational Affairs, (SGEA), an organization that enhances the development of medical educators. The organization represents apart of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and represents 50 medical schools in the southern United States. As chair elect,…
NEA Big Read: Central Florida kicks off virtual programming April 1
Mon Mar 30
Like many activities previously scheduled for this spring, the organizers of the NEA Big Read: Central Florida had to rethink their programming. The event, which was set to take place at UCF Celebrates the Arts and the UCF Art Gallery, will continue on, but differently. The exhibitions, readings and in-person discussions have been replaced with a virtual launch and series of…
