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UCF Honors Luminary Leaders for Changing the World
UCF recognized 45 faculty members Wednesday during the university’s inaugural Luminary Award presentations for making an impact on the world. The event, themed like Oscar night, honored those who are academic leaders in their field and are making contributions to the world that are having a significant impact. “Merriam-Webster defines a luminary as a person […]
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Math Discovery Makes Difference in Medical, Oil, Other Industries
Whoever said studying mathematics has no practical application, doesn’t know UCF math Professor Alexander Katsevich. Katsevich has liked math since an early age, and in 2001 he developed a breakthrough algorithm, which efficiently and accurately processes the data collected from high-speed computed tomography scanners and translates them into clear 3-D images. The “Katsevich Algorithm” is […]
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UCF Med Students Host Free Asthma Screening Saturday
Asthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. And asthma cases in Central Florida exceed the national average, with rates among the Hispanic population particularly prevalent due to lack of adequate access to care. That’s why a group of UCF medical students are conducting a free […]
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The Search for the Meaning of Life May be as Important as Finding It
Throughout my lifetime, I have been a seeker of purpose and meaning. I was a questioning child, always asking my parents and teachers: “Why?” My fourth grade teacher once shared with my mom that every answer she provided was immediately followed by yet another question. I have come to believe this is part of my […]
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Florida & Metro Forecast: Political Storm, Not Hurricane, Is Biggest Risk to Florida Growth
Much of Florida still may be cleaning up after Hurricane Irma, but the Category 4 storm that smacked the Sunshine State in September is no match for Florida’s strong economy, says University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. “The greatest risk to Florida’s economic growth is not Irma, but the political tempest raging in Washington, […]
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SARC Honored Nationally for Excellence as a Learning Center
The Student Academic Resource Center at UCF last month earned three national awards, including a highly regarded honor for higher education learning centers. SARC was awarded the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award, the Innovative Use of Technology Award and the Website Excellence Award from the National College Learning Center Association at its annual […]
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Puerto Rican Education Symposium: Addressing Needs after Hurricanes Irma and Maria
A panel discussion on Central Florida’s role as educators and leaders in serving Puerto Rican residents affected by the recent hurricanes is Thursday, Oct. 19. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon in UCF Global, room 101, and is open to the public. Hurricanes Irma and Maria left many in Puerto Rico without basic human necessities, and the current […]
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Bionic Kids Cut Ribbon on New Limbitless Solutions Lab
Four children who received 3D-printed electromyographic bionic arms from UCF’s Limbitless Solutions helped cut the ribbon at the nonprofit’s new headquarters near the CFE Arena on campus on Sept. 30. The organization started by UCF students has given out about 20 bionic arms to children born without limbs. Julianna Linton, 11, of Houston, Texas, Annika “Anni” Emmert, 12, of […]
Promos
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Florida & Metro Forecast: Political Storm, Not Hurricane, Is Biggest Risk to Florida Growth
Much of Florida still may be cleaning up after Hurricane Irma, but the Category 4 storm that smacked the Sunshine State in September is no match for Florida’s strong economy, says University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. “The greatest risk to Florida’s economic growth is not Irma, but the political tempest raging in Washington, […]
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SARC Honored Nationally for Excellence as a Learning Center
The Student Academic Resource Center at UCF last month earned three national awards, including a highly regarded honor for higher education learning centers. SARC was awarded the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award, the Innovative Use of Technology Award and the Website Excellence Award from the National College Learning Center Association at its annual […]
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Puerto Rican Education Symposium: Addressing Needs after Hurricanes Irma and Maria
A panel discussion on Central Florida’s role as educators and leaders in serving Puerto Rican residents affected by the recent hurricanes is Thursday, Oct. 19. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon in UCF Global, room 101, and is open to the public. Hurricanes Irma and Maria left many in Puerto Rico without basic human necessities, and the current […]
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UCF Honors Luminary Leaders for Changing the World
UCF recognized 45 faculty members Wednesday during the university’s inaugural Luminary Award presentations for making an impact on the world. The event, themed like Oscar night, honored those who are academic leaders in their field and are making contributions to the world that are having a significant impact. “Merriam-Webster defines a luminary as a person […]
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Math Discovery Makes Difference in Medical, Oil, Other Industries
Whoever said studying mathematics has no practical application, doesn’t know UCF math Professor Alexander Katsevich. Katsevich has liked math since an early age, and in 2001 he developed a breakthrough algorithm, which efficiently and accurately processes the data collected from high-speed computed tomography scanners and translates them into clear 3-D images. The “Katsevich Algorithm” is […]
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UCF Med Students Host Free Asthma Screening Saturday
Asthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. And asthma cases in Central Florida exceed the national average, with rates among the Hispanic population particularly prevalent due to lack of adequate access to care. That’s why a group of UCF medical students are conducting a free […]
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The Search for the Meaning of Life May be as Important as Finding It
Throughout my lifetime, I have been a seeker of purpose and meaning. I was a questioning child, always asking my parents and teachers: “Why?” My fourth grade teacher once shared with my mom that every answer she provided was immediately followed by yet another question. I have come to believe this is part of my […]
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More »Nanotech Advances Future Mobile Devices and Wearable Technology
A team of UCF scientists has developed a new process for creating flexible supercapacitors that can store more energy and be recharged more than 30,000 times without degrading. The novel method from the University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center could eventually revolutionize technology as varied as mobile phones and electric vehicles. “If they were to replace the batteries with these supercapacitors, you could charge your mobile phone in a few seconds and you wouldn’t need to charge it again for over a week,” said Nitin Choudhary, a postdoctoral associate who conducted much of the research. Learn more about batteries vs. supercapicitors and additional nanotech research being conducted at UCF.
Events @ UCF
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Oct 21Of Thee I Sing
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Oct 22UCF Women's Soccer vs. Temple
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Oct 22Of Thee I Sing
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Oct 23UCF Cares Week of Action Kick-Off Event
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Oct 23Mindfulness Mondays - Presented by CAPS