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Joshua Taggart knew he wanted to work for the space industry the day he experienced his first launch, seeing the space shuttle Endeavour soar into the sky. He’s now closer to making that dream a reality after being awarded one of the industry’s most distinguished awards. Taggart is the latest Knight to receive the coveted…

In the wake of the two earthquakes that devastated Venezuela in late June, UCF engineering students are using their skills and expertise to assist those who have been injured. The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), with support from the American Association of Venezuelan Engineers (AAVE), is 3D printing orthopedic devices such as splints, neck bracers and…

Our outstanding undergraduate students are redefining the boundaries of STEM through their high-impact research — and in doing so, placing the university among the nation’s top producers of Goldwater Scholars. The prestigious Goldwater Scholarship identifies and supports the nation’s best student researchers in the fields of engineering, mathematics and natural sciences. This year’s honorees — all expected…

A racetrack victory from a senior design project has turned into a win for the broader UCF community. The AI Racer Club, a new registered student organization, has gained traction thanks to the innovative drive of an electrical engineering graduate student. The club, previously known as F1Tenth@UCF, is the brainchild of robotics and autonomous systems master’s student…

The motto of the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is “Charged to Empower and Serve.” Doctoral student Akash Hari Bharath has exemplified that motto and is now being recognized for his industry service. Bharath is the 2026 recipient of the Region 3 Outstanding Student Professional Activities Service Award from the Institute of Electrical…

UCF graduate students who need help navigating their educational journey now have a new resource to turn to: The Graduate Enrichment Mentoring Initiative, also known as GEMiNi. The goal of GEMiNi is to create impactful mentorships that support the personal, professional and academic growth of students in master’s or doctoral programs. The initiative was created…

Three students from the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering were awarded scholarships from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES). Electrical engineering students Isabella Figoni, Andre Llanos and Elvis Rodriguez were among the 244 awardees nationwide who received this year’s scholarship. The honor is awarded to undergraduates…

UCF computer science major Julia Moras knows firsthand about living with epilepsy. Now, through a new interdisciplinary education and research effort, she’s examining through her undergraduate honors thesis how artificial intelligence (AI) might help fellow patients better predict an epileptic seizure. Moras is part of new UCF research and educational opportunities created by Laura Brattain, a biomedical engineer by…

Writing your first academic paper is an accomplishment in itself. Getting it accepted by a conference is a remarkable achievement. Writing your first paper, getting it accepted and winning a best paper award for your efforts is truly something to celebrate. That’s exactly what computer engineering senior Devon Lister was able to do for his…

A student-built racecar that started off as a senior design project has exceeded all expectations with a Top 10 finish at the Roboracer Autonomous Grand Prix Competition, held at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). The 1/10 scale, autonomous vehicle was built by computer engineering graduate Israel Charles ‘25, along with his…