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How UCF Research Is Changing the Way Scientists Track Animals 

An assistant professor in the Department of Biology is reshaping how scientists understand animal movement, habitat use, and conservation needs through mathematically rigorous models.  Written by: Emily Dougherty | Published: February 2, 2026 …

UCF Team Secures Second Place in National Algorithms for Threat Detection Challenge 

UCF researchers excel in anomaly detection to support national security research and advance real-world data science.  Written by: Emily Dougherty | Published: January 8, 2025  A team of UCF researchers and students…

Yvette Kanouff Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree

The College of Sciences Spring 2025 commencement ceremony featured a special guest speaker, alumna Yvette Kanouff, who received one of the highest honors bestowed by…

Remembering Michael Reid  

Students and faculty look back at the legacy Michael Reid left in the Department of Mathematics.  By Emily Dougherty | April 21, 2025  The College…

College of Sciences Hosts 2025 Distinguished AlumKnight Awards 

Notable Alumni are honored for their outstanding career achievements.  By Emily Dougherty | April 3, 2025  The evening of March 27th was filled with joy,…

Addition Financial Analytics Competition Winners Announced

A team of two Knights takes home the grand prize at the Big Data Analytics Symposium By: Emily Dougherty | March 28, 2025 The UCF…

UCF Students Awarded at American Statistical Association Florida Chapter Meeting 

Five Knights receive distinction at statewide meeting hosted by UCF  By Emily Dougherty | February 26th, 2025 For a group of UCF students, the American…

UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive Robotics

For people with upper extremity disabilities — such as a stroke, multiple sclerosis or other conditions — assistive robotics can help restore their independence in…

STEM Students Hone Research Skills Through UCF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates Programs

Sixty-seven undergraduate students from across the U.S. gathered at UCF to take advantage of STEM research opportunities through the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.…

UCF Launches Inaugural Mentorship, Scholarship Initiative for Students in AI

Faculty in UCF’s College of Sciences and College of Engineering and Computer Science are preparing incoming students to keep pace with the emerging multidisciplinary field…

Faculty from Department of Mathematics Included in Top Two Percent of Researchers in the World Group 

In a recent article published by a Stanford research group, six faculty from the Department of Mathematics were included in their list of the top…

What Can You Do with a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics? 

Have you ever wondered what you can do with a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics? We spoke with Big Data Analytics Ph.D. student Hayden Hampton…