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Tag Archives: Research

UCF Researcher, Nonprofit Create AI-Powered Tool to Reduce Florida Overdoses

January 14, 2026 by Wendy
Through her collaborative research with Project Overdose, Kendall Cortelyou helped develop an online dashboard to prevent fatal drug overdoses by alerting local authorities to the presence of prevalent drugs in the community.

UCF Associate Professor’s Research to Explore Impact of Laws Shaping the Future of Opioid Addiction Treatment

December 4, 2025 by Wendy
Barbara “Basia” Andraka-Christou and her team will study a decade’s worth of state laws, insurance claims data and more to understand how state law requirements for emergency departments affect overdose patients.

Staci Zavattaro Earns UCF’s Inaugural Big 12 Faculty Fellowship

December 4, 2025 by Wendy
The award provides faculty with new opportunities for travel, discovery and impact, highlighting the academic value of UCF’s membership in the Big 12 Athletic Conference.

UCF Relationship Education Program to Support First Responder Couples, Parents

December 4, 2025 by Wendy
Supported through a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-funded grant, Project Harmony is building a tailored, free curriculum to address relationship stressors unique to couples in the first responder and parenting communities.

UCF Criminal Justice Professor Receives National Award for Policing Research 

November 25, 2025 by Wendy
Following a few years of field experience as a paralegal and landing a perfect score on the entrance exam, Sarah Horne is ready to undertake law school next year.

UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers

October 7, 2025 by Wendy
Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts.

UCF Professor Appointed to National Commission on Mathematics Instruction

October 6, 2025 by Wendy
Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair Sarah Bush will apply her expertise to advance mathematics education in the U.S. while bridging global insights.

New School of Interdisciplinary Studies Joins College of Community Innovation and Education

August 18, 2025 by Wendy
The new school will support students through a multidisciplinary approach to learning, access to resources and the flexibility to customize their degree program.

UCF Professor Seeks to Improve End-of-Life Care for Dementia Patients With Data Tool

July 29, 2025 by Wendy
From determining when hospice is necessary to promoting conversations about end-of-life care, Latarsha Chisholm is helping nursing homes give dementia patients a more peaceful final chapter.

UCF Criminal Justice Associate Professor Aids Animals, Rangers and Communities Abroad

June 6, 2025 by Wendy
From ranger safety to wildlife conservation, William Moreto’s unique research helps inform World Wildlife Fund initiatives.

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