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UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Student Achievement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Researcher Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Novel 3D Printing Technique<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor Dazhong Wu will receive a nearly $500,000 grant to improve the additive manufacturing testing and inspection process.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Researchers Unlock Scalable Entanglement for Next-Generation Quantum Computing<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Research Expands Medical Education in Virtual Reality Spaces<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of UCF\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research in 60 Seconds: Testing VR Exposure Therapy to Treat PICS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor Brian Peach\u2019s 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\u2011intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Professor Shruti Vyas\u2019 new AI model could accelerate research by enabling researchers to see the shape of molecules, which could improve drug discovery and development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Fulbright Awardees Bring Their Passions to a Global Scale<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seven UCF students and alums will further their studies overseas with the prestigious award.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1 Minute with 6 UCF Alums Who the NSF Believes Exemplify Advancing Research<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From computer vision to mathematics, these alums are emerging leaders in significant research fields.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First-Generation UCF Grad Leverages AI to Boost Nonprofits\u2019 Impact<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ketty Dones \u201923<\/strong>, who is graduating with dual master\u2019s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at UCF to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Graduate Secures Clear Path to Career Through Lockheed Martin Internship Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UCF Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program is preparing students for careers in the engineering, defense and tech sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Abroad plan to add another International Center by summer 2027<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UCF Abroad has presented students with an opportunity to explore their options for studying abroad with its International Center Programs in Barcelona and Costa Rica, but plans to add more destinations in the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Military Student\u2019s Internships, Robotics Research Secures Career Path Before Graduation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Army Reservist Tristan Koopman\u2019s mechanical engineering degree and experience with Northrop Grumman is helping him pursue his dreams of building advanced robotics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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38 UCF Students Gain Global Experience, Make an Impact Through Distinguished Gilman Scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With studies across 10 countries, a record-setting cohort of UCF students is acquiring skills and tools that will make a profound impact on the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How UCF\u2019s Latest Goldwater Scholars Are Charting Their Own Fascinating Destinies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The two recipients are making research impacts in healthcare and space to help better the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research in 60 Seconds: Enhancing Electronic Medical Implants<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biomedical sciences student Nicholas Rose\u2019s research focuses on identifying plant-based polymers with energy-converting capabilities, which could be groundbreaking for medical devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Student Explores Bridges Between Health in Space and Health on Earth<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luis Jimenez-Chavez \u201922 is part of multiple research teams making progress for space travel, biomedical science, cancer research \u2014 and for his family\u2019s sacrifices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Student Selected for Prestigious Internship at The New York Times<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The English and journalism student earned the acclaimed opportunity through the Dow Jones News Fund, which has prepared thousands of journalists for careers at respected American media companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Health Sciences Researcher Embraces Florida as Her Living Lab<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Curiosity led Qianxia Jiang from Asia to America and eventually to UCF, where she believes her research around the environmental influences on healthy lifestyles can \u2014 and will \u2014 lead to meaningful change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Talent Fuels Orlando\u2019s Rise as a Tech Hub<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UCF\u2019s breadth of tech research and talent contributes to the region\u2019s strength in technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student\u2019s Path to Global Service<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through UCF\u2019s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digital Development: Inspiring Future Engineers and Scientists<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In honor of the developing technology district NeoCity, UCF and other partners hosted a STEM showcase for K-12 students and the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Student Achieves Excellence in Engineering, Medicine Before Graduation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by personal impacts from frequent flights to France, Chloe Pinkston will use her aerospace engineering studies to inform her upcoming medical school training and a career in aerospace medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UCF Students Share Innovative Research at Burnett School Symposium<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s showcase featured more than 50 research projects, from enhancing flu shots to advancing Lyme disease treatments and colorectal cancer diagnostics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-46","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIn the News - High Impact Practices (HIP) Hub<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/undergrad.ucf.edu\/hip\/in-the-news\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"In the News - High Impact Practices (HIP) Hub\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/undergrad.ucf.edu\/hip\/in-the-news\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"High Impact Practices (HIP) Hub\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-07-06T16:51:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/undergrad.ucf.edu\\\/hip\\\/in-the-news\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/undergrad.ucf.edu\\\/hip\\\/in-the-news\\\/\",\"name\":\"In the News - 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