UCF Researchers Develop Technology for AI that Mimics the Human Eye
Tue Jun 21
University of Central Florida researchers have developed a device for artificial intelligence that mimics the retina of the eye. The development could lead to advanced AI that can instantly recognize what it sees, like automatic descriptions of pictures taken by a camera or phone. The technology also has applications in self-driving vehicles and robotics. The…
UCF Nursing’s Simulation Center Awarded New International Endorsement
Mon Jun 20
The Simulation, Technology, Innovation & Modeling (STIM) Center at UCF’s College of Nursing is among an elite group of nine simulation programs worldwide — and the only one in Florida — to earn the new Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). The international endorsement recognizes the STIM…
UCF Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science Advances Scientific Thinking in Students at all Levels
Fri Jun 17
When students are interested in the fields of kinesiology and physical therapy, it is often because they want to help people; but students don’t need to wait to graduate to make an impact. Through the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science (IEPRS), UCF provides students with research experiences that combine their interest and passion in exercise…
Clinical Spotlight: Kelly David Shares Lived and Learned Expertise with CSD Graduate Students
Fri Jun 17
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Clinical Spotlight: Kelly David Shares Lived and Learned Expertise with CSD Graduate Students WRITTEN BY: CHPS STAFF | JUNE 17, 2022As part of Speak Up!, clients with communication disabilities meet weekly to discuss topics related to self-advocacy and practice social communication skills in a safe and supportive environment. The hands-on education…
UCF Receives Association of University Programs in Health Administration Engagement Award
Fri Jun 17
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration recently named UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics the winner of the organization’s 2022 Engagement with AUPHA – Established Member Program Award. The award recognizes programs for their engagement with and contribution to AUPHA, a global network of academic institutions, faculty and organizations dedicated to improving healthcare…
Vital Support for Students Changing Careers to Nursing
Thu Jun 16
Their backgrounds are vast – from a bartender to a former Miss Hawai’i to a U.S. Marine veteran and more. While some have always felt a calling to become a nurse, for others it was inspired by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This semester, these career changers are among the latest cohort of accelerated Second Degree BSN…
Barron Mills Joins CREOL as Director of Industrial Affiliates
Thu Jun 16
Switching gears in his career was a welcome change for Barron Mills, one of the newest staff members at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics. Stepping into a new role as the director of industrial affiliates is an opportunity for Mills to apply over 20 years of military experience in a new way. “I…
A Legendary Career in Social Work: Sophia Dziegielewski Retires After 20 Plus Years
Thu Jun 16
As a child of immigrants from Poland, and a first-generation U.S. graduate, Sophia Dziegielewski has always desired to learn more. She has devoted over 20 years to the UCF School of Social Work through teaching, advancing research in the discipline, and helping to support infrastructure for the School and University. To commemorate her retirement, we explore her…
Mangum Awarded Department of Defense Grant as Part of Research Team to Improve Knee Pain and Function
Thu Jun 16
Colby Mangum was recently awarded a grant as a co-investigator through the Department of Defense focused on improving rehabilitation for chronic pain around the kneecap (Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Translational Research Award – Clinical Trial). The project, “Optimizing Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Using Strength Training Rehabilitation Incorporating Power Exercises (STRIPE)”…
UCF RESTORES Receives $1.4 Million to Expand Support, Suicide Prevention Training for First Responders
Wed Jun 15
UCF RESTORES has received a $1.4 million First Responder Regional Support Grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families to expand its nationally recognized peer support and suicide prevention training for first responders in a 12-county region in Central Florida. The award establishes UCF RESTORES — a leading nonprofit clinical research center and trauma…
UCF’s Virtual Readability Lab Will Present COVID-19 Forecasting Research at International Conference
Tue Jun 14
A UCF-developed forecast model, which uses machine learning, was able to predict the spread of COVID-19 cases in Florida. Although more research is needed, the model could become useful in predicting the spread of the next big virus, which could help healthcare agencies prepare their response. Md Mamunur Rashid, a graduate researcher at UCF’s Virtual Readability…
College of Medicine Researcher Among NSF CAREER Award Winners
Mon Jun 13
College of Medicine biomedical engineer, Dr. Mehdi Razavi has been named among eight UCF recipients of the 2022 U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER award. All recipients are engineers by training who are working on interdisciplinary projects that aim to improve health or to develop new technology that promises to improve our lives. The awardees represent…
UCF Researcher Receives Department of Energy Early Career Award to Study Elusive Chemical Compounds
Mon Jun 13
A University of Central Florida researcher has been selected for an Early Career Award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate elusive chemical compounds that could help mitigate the impact of combustion on climate change. The researcher, Denisia Popolan-Vaida, will receive $800,000 for a period of five years to support her research. The…
Another Record Year for UCF — 8 NSF CAREER Award Winners
Mon Jun 13
The U.S. National Science Foundation has named eight UCF professors 2022 NSF CAREER award recipients. All of the recipients are engineers by training who are working on interdisciplinary projects that aim to improve health or to develop new technology that promises to improve our lives. The awardees represent the most promising junior researchers in the…
Simulation Training Lab Prepares Students For Clinical Rotations
Thu Jun 9
Students gathered around computerized mannequin as monitors blared. The patient was non-responsive and in real time students had to re-position his bed, check his vitals and begin resuscitation as their instructor looked on. This recent College of Medicine simulation module was designed to give rising third-year students a place to learn what they may encounter…
Mentoring Work Gains National Recognition for Pegasus Professor
Wed Jun 8
A UCF Trustee Chair Professor and Pegasus Professor in physics was recognized with the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Recognition for Excellence in Mentoring Award for guiding the next generation of scientists and engineers. Talat Rahman, Ph.D. was selected to receive the AVS award to honor her work in mentoring. Rahman was recognized for helping underrepresented groups and…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Promise to Revolutionize Pottery Reconstruction
Tue Jun 7
The time-consuming process of piecing together broken pottery vessels found during archaeological excavations is getting a boost from artificial intelligence. Pottery provides key insights into how ancient people lived, but most archaeological sites uncover pottery in broken sherds. To use this evidence to its full potential requires piecing them back together like a jigsaw puzzle…
Cramer To Serve as New Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs
Tue Jun 7
Dr. Joel Cramer is the newly hired senior associate dean for the College of Health Professions and Sciences. In this role, Cramer is responsible for the daily administration of the college in addition to supporting the success of CHPS faculty and graduate students and the excellence of CHPS’ graduate programs. He will work with leaders in the…
Study of Civil-Military Relations Leads to Diversity Fellowship for SPSIA Student
Tue Jun 7
Advocating for inclusion and researching civil-military relations are just a few of the things Salah Ben Hammou does in the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs. The Security Students Ph.D. student became interested in politics at the age of 14 after observing the Arab Spring, a series of anti-government protests in the 2010s that spread…
UCF Researchers Are Contributing to World Oceans Day
Tue Jun 7
One of Florida’s most precious resources is its water from the aquifer to the 8,436 miles of coastline, boarded by the Gulf of Mexico, the Straits of Florida, and the Atlantic Ocean. Water is also a major player in the state’s economy, contributing $56 billion to the economy and generating 900,000 jobs according to a…
