UCF Researchers Investigate New Lead in Mysterious Sea Turtle Disease
Scientists at the UCF are zeroing in on a new clue to understand a mysterious disease that affects about half the sea turtles in the Indian River Lagoon.
UCF scientists' human-on-a-chip technology could one day replace animal studies
Researchers at the University of Central Florida continue to push forward the field of human-on-a-chip technology, showing in a new study that their system could one day replace animal testing, particularly in the cosmetic industry.
A Budding Industry: Is Canada Paving The Cannabis Way For The Rest Of The World?
OVERVIEW While the cannabis plant has been grown – and used – for thousands of years, only recently has its sale for recreational use become sanctioned in countries including Canada and Uruguay. And with legalization comes the potential for dramatic industry growth and market opportunity. From private equity firms to pharma and tech companies, various …
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UCF to Host Telescope Night for 1st Total Lunar Eclipse of 2019
Pack a blanket, bring some snacks and head to UCF’s Memory Mall on Sunday, Jan. 20, for a front-row seat of 2019’s first total lunar eclipse.
Steam-Powered Asteroid Hoppers Developed through UCF Collaboration
Using steam to propel a spacecraft from asteroid to asteroid is now possible, thanks to a collaboration between a private space company and the University of Central Florida.
Clear For Take-Off? Protecting Key Infrastructure From Flood Risk
OVERVIEW Major storms, including accompanying winds and floods, threaten lives, destroy property, and damage critical infrastructure. Power outages, broken communication lines, and disruption to road, rail, sea, and air transport are common in the aftermath of major storms, impacting both business and everyday life. Among the damages from September’s Hurricane Florence, for example, was the …
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Growing Accessibility in the Gaming Industry
Providing more opportunities for people with disabilities in the video game and simulation industries is the theme of the second annual Press Play Conference in downtown Orlando on Jan. 12.
Growing Accessibility in the Gaming Industry
Providing more opportunities for people with disabilities in the video game and simulation industries is the theme of the second annual Press Play Conference in downtown Orlando on Jan. 12.
UCF Office of Research Names New Faculty Fellow to Focus on Young Investigator Success
UCF Professor Saiful Khondaker has been named a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Research for 2019, a new position created last year to find ways to improve services provided in research administration, which will also help the Office of Research reach its strategic goals, including doubling research funding by 2020.
Top Business Trends For 2019: Managing Volatility And Enabling Growth
OVERVIEW For all the year’s headlines about hurricanes, wildfires, Brexit, and the redrawing of global trade agreements, organizations are managing through the volatility to best capitalize on opportunities. Last year also saw record global mergers and acquisitions activity, and more than $75 billion is expected to be raised through stock market listings in the U.S. …
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