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FEATURED: UCF Researchers Measure Size of Elusive Moon

In newly published research, UCF postdoctoral scholars Benjamin Proudfoot and Flavia Luane Rommel confirmed their predictions of the movements of two small space objects, giving greater insight into the development of our solar system and informing future NASA missions.

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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.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Student Explores Bridges Between Health in Space and Health on Earth
Luis Jimenez-Chavez ’22 is part of multiple research teams making progress for space travel, biomedical science, cancer research — and for his family’s sacrifices.
Science & Technology
5 UCF Researchers Use 2025 NSF CAREER Awards to Address Emerging Challenges in Computer Science, Engineering
The early-career professors were recognized for their excellence with significant research funding as part of a prestigious and highly competitive annual U.S. National Science Foundation…
Science & Technology
UCF Researchers Measure Size of Elusive Moon Orbiting Distant Dwarf Planet for First Time 
In newly published research, UCF postdoctoral scholars Benjamin Proudfoot and Flavia Luane Rommel confirmed their predictions of the movements of two small space objects, giving…
Student Life
How UCF’s Latest Goldwater Scholars Are Charting Their Own Fascinating Destinies
The two recipients are making research impacts in healthcare and space to help better the world.
Colleges & Campus
Kareem Ahmed Named a Trustee Chair
The five-year professorships honor and celebrate distinguished faculty members for exceptional performance.

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