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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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NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine Hosts Inaugural Powering Prosperity 2025 Conference

Aug 28, 2025

Bringing together more than 250 leaders from academia, government, and industry to chart the future of Florida’s role in the global semiconductor...

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

U.S. Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent Visits UCF

Kent joined UCF officials to learn more about how the university prepares graduates for career success, meets industry demands and leads cutting-edge research for global…

Science & Technology

Passion, Persistence & Opportunity at UCF Lead to Grad’s Space Career

Jillian Gloria ’22 refused to be denied a chance at pursuing her dream career and is now contributing to advancements in the space industry as an…

Research

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.

Colleges & Campus

Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth?

UCF computer scientist Yu Tian wants to discover real solutions for longer, healthier lifespans, and the team he directs in the AI and Imaging in…

Colleges & Campus

UCF Researcher Co-Authors Studies Reshaping Understanding of Human Origins

By applying advanced analytical techniques to ancient fossils from Africa, UCF Assistant Professor Sarah Freidline is helping uncover new evidence about early human evolution in…

Colleges & Campus

UCF Launches New Mentorship Initiative for Graduate Students

The GEMiNi program pairs graduate students with mentors who can help them navigate their professional, academic and personal challenges.

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