2021 Women’s History Month Honorees
Recognized by Faculty Excellence, the 2021 honorees have not wavered in their commitments as mentors, role models, friends, researchers and teachers.
UCF Funds Second Round of $1 Million SEED Initiative to Support Faculty Research
Thirty-seven teams are awarded grants to investigate a variety of research including the use of artificial intelligence to improve battery performance and gaming to develop leadership skills.
UCF Faculty Partner with Alumni to Create STEM-Focused Video Game to Teach Students Fractions
UCF faculty team up with alumni to create a fraction video game for elementary students.
UCF Investigates Artificial Intelligence to Help Children Teach Coding to Classmates While Learning Social Skills
A $2.5 million grant aims to help students with autism spectrum disorder and other conditions be more aware of their emotions and recognize other’s nonverbal cues in social situations.
UCF Helps Launch 1st Nationwide Technology Support Center for Higher Education Faculty
UCF, University of Kansas and the Center for Applied Special Technology will oversee the 24/7 resource to help professors better use technology for remote learning.
New Study Explores Effectiveness of Using Robots to Teach STEM Lessons, Communication Skills
UCF is working with other universities on Department of Education project to help children with autism spectrum disorder through innovative use of robots.
UCF Exceptional Education Faculty Launch Podcast to Offer Tips to Teachers
Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines share over 50 years of experience in exceptional education. Now they also share a podcast.
The Public Servant’s Heart
Kyler Gray is the recipient of both the Order of Pegasus and the Founders' Award.
WUCF Receives Funding to Help Children Prepare Better for Emergencies
$250,000 from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will help expand the station’s Meet the Helpers project into a national model.
Reach for the Stars Award Recipients Use Technology to Change Lives
Three faculty members who use the power of technology to make the human experience better were recognized today with Reach for the Stars awards during this year’s UCF Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. The award recognizes early career professionals with highly successful research and creative activity with a national impact.