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FEATURED: UCF Researchers Measure Size of Elusive Moon

In a newly published breakthrough, UCF postdoctoral scholars Benjamin Proudfoot and Flavia Luane Rommel successfully confirmed their precise predictions of the movements of two distant space objects — a feat that sheds new light on the formation of our solar system and may help guide future NASA missions.

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UCF Showcases Space Research at Inaugural SpaceU Symposium

May 9, 2025

Nearly 50 faculty, students and administrators shared their varied areas of space research expertise at UCF’s first SpaceU Symposium in April. The...

Tamara Gabrus Honored with Excellence Award for Research Leadership

Apr 29, 2025

As part of the 2025 Founders’ Day employee honors ceremony in April, Gabrus earned this prestigious university-wide award for her continued...

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Colleges & Campus

2 Knights Honored With Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Award

The honorees include a modeling and simulation faculty member who is a VR pioneer, as well as an alumna who has made impacts in tech,…

Research

‘Shore Wars:’ New Research Aims to Resolve Coastal Conflict Between Oysters and Mangroves, Aiding Restoration Efforts

The newly published research analyzes how the proliferation of mangroves affects soil acidity and the health of oysters, which are equally critical to protecting Florida’s…

Colleges & Campus

UCF Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Research, Talent Development Across Disciplines

The new university-wide initiative brings together top faculty, industry partnerships and cross-campus collaboration to position UCF as a national leader in AI.

Research

UCF Researchers Developing New Methods to Passively Mitigate Lunar Dust for Space Exploration

A team of interdisciplinary UCF researchers are leading a NASA research project to prevent abrasive, harmful lunar dust accumulation on astronauts and their equipment by…

Research

UCF Names Marc Mendonca Associate Vice President for Research and Scholarship

Mendonca will support the UCF research enterprise by overseeing funding programs and initiatives, including centers, institutes and core facilities.

Health & Medicine

Collaborative UCF Research Team Develops Technique for Rapid Isolation and Characterization of Exosomes

Combining chemistry and medicine, researchers created a fast, affordable way to diagnose disease.

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