COS News New Virtual Reality Technology to Treat PTSD Enters Clinical Trials The American Psychiatric Association estimates that one in 11 people will be diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime, but new virtual reality… COS News UCF RESTORES Honored By Florida Blue Foundation For Partnership With First Responders Ongoing work to offer free, research-backed education and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related concerns – especially among the first… Anthropology 138 Faculty Promoted Across the University After going through a rigorous evaluation process, 138 UCF faculty have been promoted and 45 have been awarded tenure for the 2020-2021 cycle. The process… Awards Stout, Hancock Elected as Fellows of National Academy of Kinesiology Two UCF faculty were recently honored as fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology, a privilege considered the pinnacle career achievement in the discipline of… Anthropology 2021 Founder’s Day Honorees BY ALLISON HURTADO ’12 The Founders’ Day Awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our faculty members and students. As we recognize these achievements, we… Biology 16 Knights Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships — Most in UCF History A record-breaking 16 UCF students and alumni were named National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows this year — with an additional seven singled out… COS News UCF Researcher Asks: How Does Diversity Affect Dynamics of Space Crews? With the prospect of space missions to Mars and beyond becoming a likelihood within the next decade, putting together the right team for those longs… Faculty News Deborah Beidel Receives Advocacy Award UCF RESTORES, which began as a government-funded research initiative in 2011, has grown to serve as an invaluable resource to the Orlando community, the state… Awards U.S. Army Awards Psychology Professor For Human Factors Work A psychology professor’s work at the intersection of people and machines recently earned him the U.S. Army’s Civilian Service Achievement Medal. Pegasus Professor and Provost… Anthropology UCF Hosts Spring Graduation Celebration, April 30 to May 9 UCF is excited to offer spring graduates and their families the opportunity to choose one of two in-person options to celebrate their achievements. Recognitions of… Read More Stories
