2026

  UCF recently announced an epic partnership with Universal Destinations and Experiences, resulting in a new school and a new technology lab that will train students interested in working in themed experiences. Through a $10 million investment, Universal has been named a Pegasus Partner, UCF’s first in hospitality. The investment supports the creation of the…

  As spacecrafts venture farther and operate longer in orbit, one of the biggest threats they face is invisible: bursts of radiation that can disrupt or damage the electronics that keep them running. Testing those effects on Earth, however, has required massive particle accelerators with limited availability, creating a bottleneck for researchers and industry. At UCF, researchers working…

You can find Issa Batarseh’s inventions almost anywhere — from parking lots at UCF to streets in the New York City Metro area. The Pegasus Professor of electrical and computer engineering contributed to 40 U.S. patents during his research career. He has a place in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, alongside Thomas Edison, has…

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 to…

  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…

  Founders’ Day is a celebration of the exceptional accomplishments of UCF’s faculty, staff and students. This year, nearly 50 members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been recognized for excellence in teaching, research, academics and service. Twelve of the honorees are from the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The…

  Big ideas don’t wait — and neither do the researchers behind them. The 2026 Reach for the Stars honorees — six UCF assistant professors — are already making a substantial impact on their respective fields through meaningful research and creative work that extends far beyond campus, with national and international influence. Across disciplines, their work and…

  Few researchers have recharged and revitalized the electric power industry as Pegasus Professor Zhihua Qu has. Through his efforts, the energy systems that power our everyday lives are smarter, cleaner and more resilient. In recognition of his influence, UCF will award Qu with the Medal of Societal Impact. This honor is bestowed upon faculty…

  For Professor Wei Sun, teaching goes beyond textbooks and exams. It’s about watching students grow, helping them find their passions, and preparing them for their future career paths. That philosophy is what led to his selection for the 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award at the college level. “It is one of most rewarding…

  UCF researchers are partnering with Meta Platforms Inc. to study how people learn to control digital systems using muscle signals, work that could improve human-computer interaction in virtual and augmented environments. Supported by a gift from Meta, the two-year project uses electromyographic (EMG)-based human-machine interface technology as a platform for investigating motor learning through…