The Department of Energy Selects UCF Physicist for Career Award
The Department of Energy has awarded UCF physicist and assistant professor Li Fang a career grant of $785,000.
UCF Announces Restart Plan for Human Subject Research
Today, UCF announced its plans to restart Human Subject Research (HSR) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interim Director Named for Modeling and Simulation Degree Program
Charles Hughes, Pegasus Professor of computer science, has been named the new interim director of the modeling and simulation degree programs. He will begin leading the master’s and doctoral degree programs, housed in UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training, this fall.
UCF Launches New Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Initiative
UCF launched its new Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Initiative today and charged engineering and computer science Assistant Professor Ivan Garibay with leading the effort.
Fuel To The Fire: COVID-19 And Oil Market Turmoil
June 17, 2020 OVERVIEW In early March 2020, chaos hit the global oil markets. A dispute over supply between Saudi Arabia and Russia sent prices crashing 25 percent – their biggest one-day drop in almost 30 years. Then, in April, U.S. oil prices briefly fell into negative territory as traders started paying people to take …
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Fuel To The Fire: COVID-19 And Oil Market Turmoil
June 17, 2020 OVERVIEW In early March 2020, chaos hit the global oil markets. A dispute over supply between Saudi Arabia and Russia sent prices crashing 25 percent – their biggest one-day drop in almost 30 years. Then, in April, U.S. oil prices briefly fell into negative territory as traders started paying people to take …
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Hurricane Season Combined with COVID-19 Pandemic Could Create Perfect Storm
When extreme climate conditions interact with stressors to social systems, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences could be severe unless experts from diverse backgrounds work together to develop comprehensive solutions to combat their negative impacts.
Building the Future: 2 UCF Students Awarded Astronaut Scholarship
Two Burnett Honors Scholars, Rishi Basdeo and Emma Shafer, were the recipients of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship this year.
UCF Study Will Look at COVID-19 Effects on Services that Help Prevent Reoffending
With many in-person services halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, correctional agencies responsible for probation and parole have had to find new ways to help ensure people are receiving the help they need while also maintaining public safety.
NEA Big Read Celebrates 6th Year of Programming with ‘Silver Sparrow’
The University of Central Florida is one of 84 communities nationwide participating in the NEA Big Read from September 2020-June 2021, receiving a $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.