UCF’s New Pegasus Launch Program Looks to Propel Transfer Students into Careers
The new initiative builds more intentional curriculum-to-career experience.
Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It’s Never Too Late to Aim High
Robin Marquez ’26 didn’t let dropping out of college define him. Inspired by his interest in entomology, he got his second chance at UCF and now has his sights set on a doctoral degree.
UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Student Achievement
From one-day research forums to a university-wide celebration, Student Research Week marks two decades of elevating scholarship and experiences that help prepare students for careers.
UCF Researcher Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Novel 3D Printing Technique
Associate Professor Dazhong Wu will receive a nearly $500,000 grant to improve the additive manufacturing testing and inspection process.
UCF Researchers Unlock Scalable Entanglement for Next-Generation Quantum Computing
The breakthrough enables larger capacities for quantum information using complex states of light that are less affected by imperfections, paving the way for potential innovations in medicine, materials science, data management and security.
Student Research Expands Medical Education in Virtual Reality Spaces
As part of UCF’s Fall Senior Design Showcase, undergraduate students combined their computer science knowledge with College of Medicine faculty mentorship to develop innovative virtual aids for learning about the heart and understanding medical imaging.
Research in 60 Seconds: Testing VR Exposure Therapy to Treat PICS
Associate Professor Brian Peach’s research examines how to help the more than half of the 5.7 million Americans admitted to an ICU each year who develop at least one post‑intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD.
Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis
Professor Shruti Vyas’ new AI model could accelerate research by enabling researchers to see the shape of molecules, which could improve drug discovery and development.
UCF Fulbright Awardees Bring Their Passions to a Global Scale
Seven UCF students and alums will further their studies overseas with the prestigious award.