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We're kicking off UCF Space Week by sharing a few activities across campus that students can attend. Be sure to make your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 28, as we welcome industry leaders at Student Space Symposium organized by the Dean's Leadership Council! #SpaceU #UCFCECS
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This is America's Space University. Welcome to UCF Space Week 🚀
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🚀 Food. Drinks. SpaceU swag. Knightro. Aliens. Robots. And YOU! Need we say more? Join fellow Knights at the Annual Space Game Tailgate on Oct. 30 and kick off Space Game Day with one of UCF's most anticipated traditions before heading to the stadium. 🎟️ Space is limited. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4jDvEmw
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The Nation’s Best Homecoming Tradition 😍
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Our annual Scholarship Reception recognized our brilliant students and the generous donors who are supporting their academic journeys. Thank you to our donors, sponsors and supporters for giving us the opportunity to show how philanthropy enables dreams to take flight.
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Jason Hendren '96 '00MBA, an industrial engineering grad, will be a featured author at this year's Book Nook at Art Knight! •Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | 6-9 p.m. •Parking Lot H2, between SVAD and Trevor Colburn Hall Reserve your spot: foundation.ucf.edu/Book-Nook
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We’re excited to invite you to Northrop Grumman’s Virtual Information Sessions! Sign up today for: •Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 5 p.m. •Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. Register here: bit.ly/4i6YZDl
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Together with @UCFCECS, we're strengthening our interdisciplinary M.S. in Biomedical Engineering curriculum by offering even more hands-on learning opportunities!
One of the strengths of our biomedical engineering program is our partnership with the College of Medicine. Learn more about our Biostructures I course, taught by Dr. Emily Bradshaw, and the unique experiences it offers our students. tinyurl.com/5x2532zm
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Woo Hyoung Lee is collaborating with researchers from the University of Florida to investigate critical challenges affecting drinking water infrastructure. The work is supported by a $300,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation: bit.ly/4yXJK71
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Congratulations to our SMART Scholarship awardees! ✨️ The prestigious scholarship provides full tuition, summer internships and civilian employment upon graduation — connecting their education to challenges with national impact: bit.ly/4io3A5s
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From watching Apollo 13 as a kid to helping prepare spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis missions, Joseph Hoayun ’22 ’26MSEM turned a lifelong fascination with space into a career at Lockheed Martin. 🚀 Today, he helps test critical Orion spacecraft systems that will carry astronauts farther into space and bring them home safely. Swipe to see how two UCF engineering degrees helped launch his journey from the classroom to the future of lunar exploration. Read his story here: bit.ly/4hRKYL7
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Celebrate gameday with CECS at the Annual Space Game Tailgate! Join us for the Annual Space Game Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 30 before kickoff for a 4 Rivers buffet dinner, two drink tickets, exclusive SpaceU swag and a chance to win prizes. Register today: bit.ly/4yJ6NlO
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Join us tomorrow to welcome the next guest in the @eli2ucf Leaders Up Close series, Mariele Sabat! We're looking forward to hearing her experiences as a new alumna and her advice for our future professionals. 🗓️ Friday, Oct. 16 🕐 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. 📍 ENG II, Room 102
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"NCTI extends the university’s portfolio of programs that support entrepreneurship, technology development and market readiness.” — Ron Piccolo, UCF Galloway Professor of Management Check out UCF's new program: bit.ly/46K3bnl #BusinessKnights #ChargeOn
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Space has always inspired what Knights do. The same unstoppable spirit that launched UCF still drives us — to challenge, lead and dare to explore the unknown. Learn more about why we celebrate UCF Space Week 🔗 ucf.edu/news/why-does-ucf-ce…
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Volunteer as a Senior Design judge for Fall 2026! Share project feedback with students and support their success by sharing insights from your journey. We need judges for both a virtual asynchronous round and the in-person final showcase. Learn more: bit.ly/4zpkuq6
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Stay up to date on your colleagues' research endeavors by attending our Virtual Faculty Research Talks! ⭐️Mingyo Seo @UCFECE ⭐️Qifeng Li from ECE ⭐️Like Li @UCFMAE 🗓️Friday, Oct. 16 🕛Noon - 1 p.m. 🔗Virtual via Zoom: ucf.zoom.us/j/96681677675
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Congrats to Haitham Al-Deek and Ivan Garibay! They are among eight faculty members who will receive the Luminary Award for their global impact of their research and scholarship. ✨️ Learn more about their work: bit.ly/4s37C6E
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UCF alumna Teresa Kinney ’11MS is helping shape the systems that will transport cargo, equipment and critical capabilities across the lunar surface as NASA works toward establishing America’s first permanent presence on the Moon. From her UCF industrial engineering master’s degree to her work at NASA, Teresa is helping build what’s next for space exploration. Read her story: ucf.edu/news/ucf-grad-nasa-e…
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Teresa Kinney ’11MS, an industrial engineering alumna, is aiding in the construction of America's first moon base! ✨️ As a lead engineer at NASA, she oversees essential supply chains and cargo for a permanent lunar presence. Learn more: bit.ly/47CzwwF
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