NASA has just selected a University of Central Florida space project as a finalist for its Explorer Mission of Opportunity program. The selection fulfills the dream of two UCF scientists who have been researching solar weather – and its affects on our terrestrial technology – for more than five years. If chosen, this project would [...]
Dr. Peter Delfyett has earned national recognition for cutting-edge research and leadership by inspiring a new generation of scientists while at UCF the past 20 years. As a professor in the College of Optics and Photonics, he holds appointments in UCF’s electrical engineering and physics departments. He also holds the titles of trustee chair and [...]
Chris Taladay, one of the most decorated hitters in UCF baseball history, can add another honor to his list of accomplishments. Conference USA announced Tuesday afternoon that the senior infielder was named the league’s Player of the Year. The Windermere native becomes the first player in program history to earn the league’s top honor after [...]
Michael Georgiopoulos is the new dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the University of Central Florida. UCF Provost Tony Waldrop made the announcement this week after a committee worked for several months conducting an extensive national search for the position. Georgiopoulos has led CECS as interim dean since July 1, [...]