University of Central Florida

The UCF Public Safety team welcomed two new officers at a swearing-in ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues last week. “We are very proud of our agency and the work that we do,” UCF Police Chief Carl Metzger ’03MS says. “We…

Autonomous systems, such as self-driving cars and unmanned aircraft, learn from modeling and simulation. However, the training process can take months to years, and it doesn’t account for the uncertainty found in the real world. In the…

UCF College of Nursing student Ilana Logvinov has been selected as a 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar, joining a group of 63 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing students chosen for their passion for teaching, academic excellence and…

Luciana Banquero, a graduate student studying marine science in UCF’s biology department in the College of Sciences, has won the notable Aylesworth Scholarship from Florida Sea Grant. The scholarship will provide $3,000 a semester over…

Six Knights will represent America, Denmark, Germany and Lithuania at the 2024 Summer Olympics (July 26-Aug. 11) and Paralympics (Aug. 28-Sept. 8) in Paris. These athletes exemplify the spirit and dedication of Knight Nation. Watch…

Behind every groundbreaking discovery lies a dedicated researcher whose work resonates across their field. These influential studies not only advance understanding of critical topics but also inspire innovative solutions across disciplines.…

TapeMeasure, UCF’s robotic dog used by students for research, became an instant sensation during the 2023 Space Game at FBC Mortgage Stadium, captivating the crowd as soon as it stepped onto the field. Photos and videos of the four-legged…

UCF is the only university in Florida collaborating with NASA on a unique certificate program, which will train students to evaluate and test the electrical and electronic components of devices and equipment used in space. The program…

Many everyday tasks require the use of two limbs. But when people experience a debilitating medical condition such as a stroke or loss of a limb, these same everyday tasks may become a struggle. Qiushi Fu, a professor in UCF’s…

Early discovery of debilitating diseases such as cancer or dementia is critical in determining treatment and saving lives. UCF Department of Chemistry Associate Professor Xiaohu Xia recently received a $1.3 million R01 grant from the…