The prestigious Reach for the Stars award recognizes early-career professionals with highly successful research and creative activity that has national or international impact.
https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-reach-for-the-stars-2024-honorees-leading-the-charge-into-the-future/
OLIVIA NEWTON ’13 ’17MS ’22PHD is one of six people to receive the honor, which is sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Department of Energy.
Wu’s pioneering research in the evolution of liquid crystal displays has led to cutting-edge display technologies used around the globe.
Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence with keynotes to competitions, UCF scholars unite for research and creative scholarship.
The $100,000 award recognizes Professor Joshua King’s invention of a non-toxic way to manage fire ants and other ground-nesting insects.
https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-biology-researcher-receives-2023-theodore-roosevelt-genius-prize/
College of Medicine Professor Melanie Coathup’s goal is to find a more effective drug that can be used long-term with little or no side effects.
https://www.ucf.edu/news/new-drug-may-help-prevent-brittle-bones-weight-gain-during-menopause/
The study will examine technologies to improve the industry’s field operations, allowing for more accurate and informed agricultural decisions.
The UCF-developed technology meets a crucial demand in the field of medical and pharmaceutical research.
Professor of Management Shannon Taylor sheds light on the reality of workplace mistreatment and offers insights into fostering workplace well-being.
https://www.ucf.edu/news/research-in-60-seconds-how-to-handle-mistreatment-in-the-workplace/
By targeting a drug resistant mechanism in cancer stem cells, researchers discovered that traditional cancer therapies are four times more effective against glioblastoma.
https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-researchers-develop-novel-therapy-for-incurable-brain-cancer/