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UCF Researcher Investigates How Florida Deer and Panthers Respond to Environmental Change

By combining genomic data with habitat suitability models, a UCF postdoctoral scholar is identifying where Florida panthers and white-tailed deer may be most vulnerable to future environmental conditions.

UCF鈥檚 New Pegasus Launch Program Looks to Propel Transfer Students into Careers

The new initiative builds more intentional curriculum-to-career experience.

How Language and Culture Keep the International Space Station Connected

UCF Professor Alla Kourova and Lecturer Sanaa Mahroug explore the language and cultural skills that help international crews work as one.

Space Capsule Lands at UCF College of Medicine

Sierra Space has donated a life-sized cargo module that will serve as an immersive classroom, research center and a visual testament to UCF鈥檚 emerging aerospace medicine program.

UCF Criminal Justice, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Partnership Creates Crime Analyst Workforce Pipeline

Students studying criminal justice now can complete specialized crime analyst training as part of their coursework, ensuring they can make a direct impact in crime analysis sooner.

Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It鈥檚 Never Too Late to Aim High

Robin Marquez 鈥�26 didn鈥檛 let dropping out of college define him. Inspired by his interest in entomology, he got his second chance at UCF and now has his sights set on a doctoral degree.

Shooting for the Moon: A UCF Graduate鈥檚 Role in Artemis Mission Safety

Joseph Hoayun 鈥�22 鈥�26MSEM helps test the spacecraft systems that鈥檒l carry astronauts farther in space and bring them home safely.

From Center Stage to Setting the Stage

Annie Swift 鈥�26 turned a theatre education from UCF into a career building the immersive haunted houses behind Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, where every detail helps tell a story.

UCF Awarded $500,000 Grant from JPMorganChase to Support STEM Education and Strengthen Pathways to UCF for Parramore Youth

The three-year funding initiative will provide holistic, community-based strategies to prepare Orlando students for careers in high-demand fields.

7 UCF Engineering Students Awarded SMART Scholarships to Take on National Defense Challenges

With full tuition covered, hands-on experience and civilian jobs lined up, these Knights are preparing to advance aerospace technology, strengthen digital security and tackle emerging defense challenges.

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