8 Funds to Support at UCF Before the End of 2022
Tue Nov 22
No matter how large or small, every gift is a chance to make a difference. With more than 340 funds to make a gift to at UCF, there’s plenty of great efforts, initiatives and programs to support. Here are just a few. ArboretumThousands of Knights explore the Arboretum’s trails every year, but it’s much more…
Research Replicating Neurons Holds Potential to Shape Artificial Intelligence
Tue Nov 22
Recent research replicating neurons in the brain holds potential to reshape our approach to artificial intelligence and applications like autonomous driving. The research centers on molecular-sized transistors and behavior that suggests they exchange information similar to neurons in the brain. Pegasus Professor Enrique Del Barco Ph.D., in collaboration with Professor of Molecular Modelling Damien Thompson,…
News about the House Bill 7 Preliminary Injunction
Tue Nov 22
Dear Colleagues: I am writing to tell you about a preliminary court injunction suspending the implementation and enforcement of House Bill 7 (Individual Freedom Act) as it relates to state universities. State legislation passed this spring amended the Florida civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against students and employees by defining certain acts relating to…
Director of UCF’s Themed Experience Programs Wins a 2022 TEA Award
Mon Nov 21
Peter Weishar, director of UCF’s themed experience graduate programs, received a Peter Chernak Distinguished Service Award from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) for his educational and volunteer service to the themed experience industry. Weishar is one of 20 recipients from around the world to receive a 29th annual award from the TEA, announced on Nov. 15 at…
Making Dreams into Reality: How Three Character Animation Students Started Their UCF Careers in Highschool
Mon Nov 21
From a young age, Isabella Moreno, Delaney Kreidler and Casey Mueller have dreamed of telling impossible stories through moving pictures. Today, all three students are launching their careers at UCF’s nationally ranked character animation program. Growing up in Orlando, Mueller and Kreidler were close friends. The pair got their start in middle school making short animations using…
Associate Professor Ann Gleig Awarded Fellowship for Research on Buddhism
Mon Nov 21
Ann Gleig, associate professor of Religion and Cultural Studies at UCF, has been selected as McGill University’s Numata Visiting Professor for the Fall 2023 term. This fellowship is awarded annually to distinguished Buddhist Studies professors around the world. Gleig sets a new precedent as the first professor who researches Buddhism in the U.S. to be…
Electronic Arts Awards Scholarships to UCF Students to Increase Diversity in Gaming Industry
Fri Nov 18
One of the world’s largest gaming companies, Electronic Arts (EA), has made a total investment of $125,000 to encourage UCF students in their continued pursuit of careers in the video game industry. Through its Inclusion in Gaming Endowed Scholarship, EA aims to diversify the growing gaming industry by supporting the success of students at UCF,…
UCF Researcher Exploring Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Diabetics
Fri Nov 18
Can a COVID-19 infection have long-term health effects on people with diabetes, including advancing their risk for heart disease? College of Medicine researcher Dr. Dinender Singla believes that the genetic makeup of patients with diabetes or those predisposed to the disease makes them more prone to post-COVID inflammatory conditions that impact the heart and brain.…
Limbitless Solutions Wins 2022.ORG Impact Award in Health and Healing Category
Thu Nov 17
Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit direct support organization at the University of Central Florida that increases accessibility and empowers children and adults in the limb difference community, has won the global 2022.ORG Impact Award in the Health and Healing Nonprofit category. The selection was announced Tuesday by the Public Interest Registry, the nonprofit that operates the .ORG Family…
$10 Million Gift from Dr. Phillips Charities to Bolster New College of Nursing Building at Lake Nona
Thu Nov 17
Leaders from Dr. Phillips Charities and UCF announced a $10 million donation to support the College of Nursing’s new building, which will help UCF graduate more nurses and combat the nation’s critical nursing shortage while fostering more innovation and collaboration in Lake Nona’s Medical City. The new home of the College of Nursing will sit…
Master’s Students Compete for the First Time in UCF’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Thu Nov 17
From cutting-edge engineering feats to sociological and historical exploration, UCF graduate students presented their wide-ranging research endeavors in under three minutes at the Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) Monday. Graduate students from various disciplines compete for prizes with a 180-second elevator pitch that covers a wide range of research topics. Hosted by the College of Graduate…
Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Student Selected for ISS National Laboratory Fellowship
Wed Nov 16
AUniversity of Central Florida aerospace engineering doctoral student is beginning a year-long project that could lead to a better design of space station systems, including Gateway, the planned lunar outpost that will serve as a vital component of the Artemis program. She joins the ranks of multiple UCF students and faculty who have been working on research projects that support…
Kithaulos: Professor duo blends cultures to create ‘eclectic’ musical experience
Wed Nov 16
Music is often referred to as a “universal language,” and for Latin American-European duo Kithaulos, this is more true than ever. Last month, UCF flute professor Dr. Nora Lee Garcia and Stetson University guitar professor Dr. Sam Desmet held their first concert. The two musicians hail from countries oceans apart; Garcia is from Puerto Rico,…
UCF Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Establish Local Resiliency Hubs
Tue Nov 15
Central Florida is no stranger to strong storms and extreme weather, but a new collaboration between UCF and the City of Orlando aims to strengthen the area’s response capabilities by developing portable resilience hubs that offer power, internet and air conditioning for residents. Through this project, Resilience, Education and Advocacy Center for Hazard preparedness (REACH)…
Sociology Podcasts Further Scholarship, Teach Skills
Tue Nov 15
Two recently debuted podcasts are increasing awareness about sociology while simultaneously providing valuable skills to for students. The podcasts come from the classroom of Associate Professor Ramon Hinojosa, Ph.D. Free the Mind Free the People, is a student-led podcast that tackles major questions about the inner workings of society by drawing from core sociological concepts.…
The Gray Men and Women of UCF
Mon Nov 14
Mike Kepner ’19MA does not intend to stand out. Yet the precision in his posture and cordiality in his voice are impossible to miss. You notice as he welcomes students into a relaxing office next to Addition Financial Arena. He offers them quiet places to study, something to drink, and space to be themselves. The…
School of Visual Arts and Design Hosts Inaugural “Art Knight!” Open House Event
Mon Nov 14
Whether you’re a UCF student, alumnus, art lover, or someone considering applying to one of SVAD’s programs, Art Knight! is an opportunity to connect with current SVAD students, artists and faculty. On Friday, Nov. 18, the Visual Arts Building (VAB) will open its studios and classrooms to the public for the inaugural open house event, showcasing student…
How Diabetes Education Impacts Lives: A Q&A with UCF’s Suha Saleh
Mon Nov 14
November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month, and in this Q&A, faculty member Dr. Saleh discusses her research on diabetic eye disease and her passion for educating. What led you to begin researching eye disorders and diabetes? Learning about diabetes and related vision loss was an interest of mine from a young age. I…
UCF Will Reopen for Normal Operations on Saturday, Nov. 12
Fri Nov 11
Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. Update Some services that ordinarily operate on holidays and weekends will begin to reopen Friday, Nov. 11, according to their scheduled holiday and weekend hours. Faculty and student researchers who wish to return to labs may do so tomorrow. Saturday classes will go on as scheduled Nov. 12. UCF Housing…
An Important Message for Faculty about the Return of Campus Operations after Nicole
Fri Nov 11
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your prompt efforts to prepare for another storm and now our students’ impending return to class. While most campus business is paused today for Veterans Day, faculty who wish to check on their offices or labs may do so. As previously announced, courses scheduled for Saturday will resume as planned.…