Student Research: On the Cutting Edge of Attosecond Science
Thu Feb 6
Physics doctoral candidate John Beetar spends his day studying how electrons interact on an extremely short timescale, called attoseconds. At this scale, electron dynamics are still not very well understood, especially in solid materials. That’s one reason Beetar is driven to conduct his work. He wants to contribute to the understanding of this highly evolving…
Math Prof. Pays Tribute To Mentor With Stellar Winds Research
Thu Feb 6
Bhimsen Shivamoggi, Ph.D., recently capped three years of research with a publication that presents new ideas about the dynamics of stellar winds. But that’s not what makes him most excited. Shivamoggi is an applied mathematician by trade, but he ventured into the new territory of mainstream astrophysics as an intellectual tribute to his mentor Gene…
National Academy of Inventors Names UCF Computer Vision Pioneer as Fellow
Thu Feb 6
University of Central Florida computer science researcher Mubarak Shah has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his innovations in the field of computer vision. Shah, who is the UCF Trustee Chair Professor of Computer Science and director of the Center for Research in Computer Vision, is being recognized for his…
Biology Degree Launches Career As Nutritional Entrepreneur
Wed Feb 5
Lourdes Diaz-McAgy ’99 has always been in tune with society’s trends. After realizing the world is moving in the direction of conscious well-being, she was inspired to help people look and feel their best. Today, Diaz-McAgy is the chief executive officer of Total Nutrition Technology, a nutrition focused company that private labels products for brands…
UCF Working to Improve Healthcare Delivery in Rural America
Wed Feb 5
If you’re sitting in a downtown office building in a major U.S. city, access to rural healthcare may seem like a distant concern. But consider this: About 60 million people, or more than one in five Americans, live in rural areas, according to the U.S. Census. In Florida, half the counties are rural. Getting affordable…
UCF Researcher Finds New Signal That Your Breast Cancer Is Growing
Wed Feb 5
Atiny piece of a protein could be key to keep breast cancer from growing. A discovery at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine may in the future help detect cancer cells in patients before these cells have a chance to metastasize or spread through the body. Annette Khaled, a UCF professor and cancer…
Why Black History Matters Today: A Historian’s Perspective
Wed Feb 5
“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history,” wrote Carter G. Woodson, who’s known as the father of black history. In 1926, Woodson created Negro History Week, a predecessor of Black History Month. With its Africana Studies minor and several…
Updated: Presidential Search Committee Meeting Feb. 12 to Discuss Online Survey Results
Wed Feb 5
Now more than ever it is important to hear your feedback about the search for our next president. Thank you to those who have already shared your thoughts about what you would like to see in UCF’s next leader during the recent listening sessions and open forums or by taking our online survey. As chair…
PHOTOS: Gather Luncheon 2020
Wed Feb 5
About 500 students enjoyed a free meal together on Memory Mall for the fourth Gather Luncheon. The annual event is organized by Wellness and Health Promotion Services and dedicated to community building among Knights. This year’s meal included healthy, tasty items from Aramark, UCF Dining Services and 4 Rivers Smokehouse. Before the meal started, a…
UCF Continues as a Best Value College for 2020
Tue Feb 4
UCF was named again Tuesday as a Best Value College for 2020 by The Princeton Review. The annual ranking lists 200 of the nation’s top colleges and universities selected out of 656 institutions that were reviewed. The company used more than 40 data points to determine its rankings of a student’s return on investment. Topics…
UCF Grad Selected for CBS Writing Mentorship
Tue Feb 4
UCF alum Mike Diaz ’06 ’10MFA was selected from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants to be one of only six to participate in the esteemed CBS 2019-2020 Writers Mentoring Program. The eight-month mentoring program pairs writers with CBS executive mentors. The mentors then help the writers develop a new piece of material. “I…
UCF Receives $650,000 for Graduate Scholarships in Optics and Photonics
Tue Feb 4
UCF has received a $325,000 gift from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to create the SPIE-Glebov Family Optics and Photonics Graduate Scholarship Fund. “Together, we are investing in future generations of optical scientists, because talent does not correlate with the ability to pay for an education.” — Leonid Glebov The gift was…
UCF Researchers Work to Develop Cleaner-Burning, Renewable Fuels
Tue Feb 4
Biofuels offer potential benefits as renewable fuels with cleaner emissions, but with thousands of types of biofuels to choose from, it makes it hard for the energy sector to focus on just a few for further development. That’s why University of Central Florida researchers are working to narrow the field of potential biofuels as part…
How S. Kent Butler Plans to Improve Diversity and Inclusion at UCF
Tue Feb 4
When S. Kent Butler, UCF’s interim chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity officer, began his career in higher education more than 30 years ago he didn’t plan to go into counseling, but soon found himself providing guidance for students and campus at large. “There is a very strong sense of community at UCF. Many people feel…
8 SVAD Students, Alumni and Faculty Finalists in ArtFields 2020
Mon Feb 3
Six alumni, three current students and one faculty member from the School of Visual Arts and Design are finalists for the 2020 ArtFields competition. The eight candidates are in the running for a variety of awards totaling over $145,000 in prize money during the April 24-May 2, 2020 art competition and festival in Lake City,…
A Look Back at the Start of UCF’s Black Student Union
Mon Feb 3
On Oct. 29, 1969, in the final of a series of cases, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered all public school segregation to cease immediately with its decision in Alexander v. Holmes County Board of Education — forcing southern school boards that had yet to adhere to its Brown v. Board of Education decision 14 years…
Helping to Prevent Injuries in String Musicians
Mon Feb 3
Thanks to a new partnership with UCF School of Music, William J. Hanney, associate professor in physical therapy, and James Sonne, assistant professor in exercise physiology, are working on a clinical project that addresses their passion of helping musicians prevent and heal from injuries. Hanney and Sonne are musicians, so they understand the role injuries…
After 50 Years, Colorful Artist and SVAD Faculty Walter Gaudnek Will Exit UCF
Mon Feb 3
Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matt Palm profiled retiring studio art professor Walter Gaudnek. “After 50 years of teaching at the University of Central Florida, artist Walter Gaudnek will close the door on the classroom this spring. “I used to say they would have to carry me out,” he said. “But then I realized no, no,…
New Knights Helping Knights Pantry Opens on Rosen Campus
Mon Feb 3
UCF’s Knights Helping Knights Pantry recently opened its second location of its on-site food pantry at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management campus. The endeavor realizes a personal mission of Rosen staff members and represents the next step in UCF’s efforts to fight food insecurity. The new pantry is housed within a 19-square-foot space inside…
Human Rights Defender to Visit UCF
Fri Jan 31
The Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives will host longtime human rights defender Laura Olson. During her visit to UCF on Feb. 6, Olson will deliver a special luncheon presentation, “Human Rights in 2020.” She will also appear on WUCF’s “Global Perspectives” television show, meet with faculty and record a student podcast. Laura Olson…
