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UCF Researchers Develop Nano-treatment to Help Save Florida Mangroves from Deadly Disease

Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida’s coastlines. Mangroves are…

Grant awarded to UCF will help recruit promising STEM students

A newly awarded grant will unlock some new opportunities for ten promising science and engineering students at the University of Central Florida.  Dr. Talat Rahman…

DOD Scholarship Brings New Energy to Student’s Nuclear Research at UCF

Harnessing nuclear energy has always come with environmental concerns. A doctoral student at the University of Central Florida hopes to tackle that challenge, and a…

UCF Reach for the Stars 2024 Honorees Leading the Charge into the Future

The 2024 University of Central Florida Reach for the Stars honorees share a dedication to advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges within their respective fields.…

UCF Joins $25M National Consortium on Nuclear Forensics

UCF is one of 16 universities in the U.S. that have formed a consortium on nuclear forensics. The association is supported by a $25 million…

UCF Researcher Develops Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Optimized Drug Delivery

Prolific University of Central Florida inventor Swadeshmukul Santra is developing new technologies that hold promise not only for sustainable agriculture, but also for improved medicine.…

2024 American Chemical Society Leadership Institute Award Goes to UCF Chemistry Junior  

A deserving Chemistry student earned the 2024 American Chemical Society (ACS) Leadership Institute Award, allowing her to attend this year’s conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The…

Chemistry Ph.D. Student Researches Nuclear Waste at Internship

Chemistry Ph.D. student Zach Murphy studied nuclear waste storage during an internship with Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL). His faculty advisor Assistant Professor Vasileios Anagnostopoulos,…

Congratulations Fall 2023 Doctoral Graduates! 

This fall, 26 College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates will walk across the stage into futures making an impact in academia and industry. They have dedicated themselves…

Career FAQ with Chemistry Alumna Alexis Weber ’17 

Thinking about starting your career after graduation can be overwhelming. Chemistry alumna Alexis Weber ‘17 shared her advice for College of Sciences students. Weber earned…