UCF Materials Science and Engineering Alum Recognized for Medical Device Innovation Cacie McDorman ’20 earned Alleima Advanced Materials’ 2026 Innovation Prize for her work advancing wires used in critical medical devices.
UCF Researchers Discover Cost-, Energy-Saving Method for Producing Hydrogen Peroxide The new method could reduce energy use and transportation associated with hydrogen peroxide, which is widely used in cleaning, medicine, and manufacturing.
UCF Grad’s Mission to Build Pipeline of Young Innovators Guided by their two-time alum instructor and UCF researchers, three Oviedo High School students took home several honors at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
UCF Materials Science Student Earns Notre Dame Undergraduate Research Fellowship Jeonghyun Song traded the arts for engineering, where he found beauty in chemistry. Now, his pursuit of more sustainable materials is taking him to the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Notre Dame to advance his research.
Natural Chemical Factories: UCF Study Reveals How Bacteria Build Explosive-Like Molecules Researchers uncover a previously unknown biological pathway that produces rare nitrogen-rich compounds, potentially creating safer and more efficient possibilities across industrial chemistry and healthcare.
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
Tentacles in Solution: UCF Research Speeds Up DNA Biosensing A new nanostructure approach actively captures targets instead of waiting for them — enabling faster, more accurate detection for healthcare, environmental monitoring and biosecurity.
UCF Engineering Students Pedal to Victory with Award-Winning Human-Powered Vehicle Design UCF’s e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC) team took home four trophies for the design and performance of their custom-built vehicle at the 2026 American Society of Mechanical Engineers e-HPVC competition.
That’s a Wrap on UCF Robotics Club’s Award-Winning Season The Robotics Club of Central Florida is the latest student-run organization to make headlines out of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, joining UCF’s programming and cybersecurity teams in global acclaim.
What Drives UCF’s Issa Batarseh to Expand Energy Research Issa Batarseh dedicated his career to discovering renewable energy solutions before many people had heard of the concept. Where did his bold ideas lead? Look around.