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CMS Rescinds Prior Administration's EMTALA Guidance on Emergency Abortions | JD Supra
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rescinded its 2022 guidance and accompanying letter that reinforced hospitals' obligations under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to provide emergency abortion care to women. The move removes federal protections for health care providers who offer emergency abortion care in states that restrict or ban the procedure.
UCF to Lead $5M Consortium to Train Nuclear Engineers
UCF has continuously been recognized as a top supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industries, and two UCF professors plan to solidify that reputation through a new national consortium. Professors Subith Vasu and Jayanta Kapat are leading a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to establish a consortium that will support students from underrepresented communities who are interested in earning engineering degrees.
James Webb Telescope Unveils the Icy Secrets of Our Solar System’s Birth
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system’s formation with groundbreaking findings on Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) and centaurs. Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, the study reveals the intricate molecular compositions of these celestial bodies, tracing their evolutionary paths from the frigid outskirts of the solar system to their dynamic roles as centaurs nearer the sun.
Nation's Second-Highest Ranking Military Officer Visits UCF to Explore Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation
Admiral Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer, visited the University of Central Florida Tuesday to learn more about its innovative research and alignment with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) priorities.
Industry Innovation Program at UCF Distributes Inaugural Awards to Fund Research in Sustainable Energy and Energy Grid Resilience
A new collaboration between the University of Central Florida, the Florida High Tech Corridor and Duke Energy is supporting a series of clean energy research projects. UCF and the Corridor launched the program to advance technology commercialization by strengthening the relationship between academic research and its real-world applications.
UCF Recognizes Nine Top Faculty at 2024 Luminary Awards
Nine faculty members were honored for their trailblazing work and the impact they are making in our local communities, our nation and the world during UCF’s annual Luminary Awards held Friday at the Orlando Museum of Art. The Luminary Awards — established in 2017 — are designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on the university and in their respective fields, as well as illuminate a path of discovery for those who will come after them.
UCF Fuels America’s Space Program with Innovative Education, Medicine and Tech
As America’s Space University, the University of Central Florida continues to drive advancements in space technology, medicine and workforce development, preparing students to lead in the evolving space industry. This commitment to the space sector will be celebrated at UCF football’s annual Space Game on Saturday, Nov. 2, as the Knights take on the University of Arizona Wildcats, honoring UCF’s roots in supporting the U.S. space program.
Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: “I am the Law and the Light”, 3 Nephi 12-16 | Meridian Magazine
A Recipe for the Pure in Heart I love warm chocolate chip cookies. When my wife Jennifer and I had high school age children, it seemed almost impossible to get them to slow down to spend time with us. But Jenn knew the secret. She makes amazing chocolate chip cookies and when she did, it seemed kids always wanted to hang around, laugh and talk. I think they loved the cookies, but more than anything, they wanted to lick the batter from the bowl.
UCF Receives Prestigious Keck Foundation Award to Advance Spintronics Technology
A team of researchers led by University of Central Florida Pegasus Professor of Physics Enrique Del Barco is working on a new project that could change the future of electronics, making them faster and more energy efficient. The work is funded by a new $1.3 million award from the W.M. Keck Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropic organizations, and the team includes researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, New York University and University of California, Riverside.
Students and Faculty Advance Their Semiconductor Knowledge at UCF Summer Workshop
A group of 12 UCF students and faculty enriched their understanding of semiconductor manufacturing through the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advances in Recent Technologies (SMART) workshop that took place in July. The two-week program, sponsored by Intel and hosted by UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, exposed students and local educators to the field of semiconductor manufacturing through a series of comprehensive and hands-on experiences.
Scientists Discover CO2 and CO Ices in Outskirts of Solar System for the First Time
For the first time, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide ices have been observed in the far reaches of our solar system on trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). A research team, led by University of Central Florida and Florida Space Institute (FSI) planetary scientists Mário Nascimento De Prá and Noemí Pinilla-Alonso, made the findings by using infrared spectral capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to analyze the chemical composition of 59 trans-Neptunian objects and Centaurs.
UCF Pegasus Professor, Department Chair Earns Prestigious 2023 AAAS Fellowship
Ease and efficiency work in tandem for Waldemar Karwowski, a decorated UCF Pegasus Professor who specializes in human factors and ergonomics. His devotion to his research and desire to improve the human condition earned him the honor of being named a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow in the section of engineering. He is the 17th current UCF leadership and faculty member to earn the honor.
Two Promising UCF Researchers Earn 2024 NSF CAREER Awards
UCF assistant professors Li Fang and Fan Yao have been named 2024 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development program (CAREER) award winners. The recipients were awarded funding through five years for their submitted projects. Fang, who is an assistant professor in UCF’s Department of Physics within the College of Sciences, is using the CAREER award to study the precise movement of electrons induced by light and to help educate others in her field.
UCF Researcher Is Developing Algorithms to Further Space, Sea Exploration
Cislunar space, which stretches from the Earth to just beyond the moon’s orbit, is about to become heavily trafficked over the next 10 years. With NASA’s planned Artemis missions and other countries joining in the cislunar space race, there’s an interest in observing, tracking and predicting the orbit of objects like asteroids and satellites so they don’t collide with spacecraft.
UCF Graduate Student’s Comparative Analysis of Primitive Asteroids Provides Context for Further Research, Future NASA Missions
The primitive asteroids that UCF physics doctoral student Brittany Harvison studies carry with them traces of their origins and billions of years of our solar system’s history. Harvison recently pored through a library of infrared telescope data to analyze the spectral composition of 25 members of the Erigone family of primitive asteroids and help fill in the gaps in our understanding of the creation of our solar system.
UCF Researcher’s Nanoparticles Serve as Pivotal Delivery Component of Promising Pediatric Cancer Treatment
The fight against cancer is an all-hands-on-deck battle. UCF researcher Sudipta Seal joined the fight by collaborating with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center to provide a key component for a targeted medicine that combats the most common kind of pediatric brain tumor.
New Department of Defense Funding Is Propelling UCF Hypersonic Technology
Substantial new funding from the U.S. Department of Defense is helping further establish the University of Central Florida as a leader in hypersonics and space propulsion research not only in the nation, but in the world. Hypersonic propulsion would allow for air travel at speeds of Mach 6 to 17, or more than 4,600 to 13,000 miles per hour, and has applications in commercial and space travel.
UCF Planetary Scientist’s Innovations Help Pave the Way for Economic Activity Beyond Earth
Imagine UCF researchers living and working on the moon and companies mining and using lunar resources to launch rockets further into space. That’s what UCF planetary scientist Phil Metzger ’00MS’05PhD predicts in the not-too-distant future. “Within a few decades, that’ll be a real thing when you look at the trajectory of the space industry and how access to space is becoming less costly,” Metzger says.
UCF Planetary Scientist’s Innovations Help Pave the Way for Economic Activity Beyond Earth
Imagine UCF researchers living and working on the moon and companies mining and using lunar resources to launch rockets further into space. That’s what UCF planetary scientist Phil Metzger ’00MS’05PhD predicts in the not-too-distant future. “Within a few decades, that’ll be a real thing when you look at the trajectory of the space industry and how access to space is becoming less costly,” Metzger says.
Computer Vision Researcher Develops Privacy Software for Surveillance Videos
Computer vision can be a valuable tool for anyone tasked with analyzing hours of footage because it can speed up the process of identifying individuals.
Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water
Gold may be a coveted precious metal, but it could also be the key to cleaner drinking water. A team of UCF researchers is exploring the use of the metal to develop a novel method to rid drinking water of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which occur when colonies of algae grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, birds and other living creatures.
UCF’s Limbitless Solutions’ Named Finalist for Game Developers Conference Alternative Control Showcase
Limbitless Solutions’ UCF faculty members and undergraduate students were selected to present their four-player motorcycle racing game, Limbitless Redline, at the alt.ctrl.GDC exhibition at the GDC March 18 to 22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. GDC is the video game industry’s premier professional annual event for game developers to share industry advancements. Limbitless Redline was recognized as a finalist at alt.ctrl.GDC for the Audience Choice Award.
Undergraduate's Pioneering Research on Quantum Material Helps Lay Foundation for Next-Gen Electronics
Determination is the guiding principle that resonates through Kamal Harrison’s heart and mind from childhood to UCF’s labs and post-graduate aspirations. His undergraduate research – identifying the properties of a unique type of quantum material known as a topological insulator – garnered significant interest and was published recently in the highly regarded journal ACS Nano.
UCF Awards Optics and Photonics Professor Shin-Tson Wu with Medal of Societal Impact
Nearly every modern device screen you’ve held in your hand, from an Apple iPhone and Nintendo Game Boy to augmented reality (AR) glasses, was made possible because of the invention of a UCF professor. College of Optics and Photonics Professor Shin-Tson Wu’s pioneering research in the evolution of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) has led to cutting-edge display technologies, making them more energy-efficient, vibrant and versatile.
UCF Biology Researcher Receives 2023 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize
UCF Biology Professor Joshua King has won the 2023 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize and $100,000 for an innovation he created to control a ubiquitous pest — fire ants. His invention is a non-toxic method to manage fire ants and eliminates the need for harmful pesticides, which helps keep the environment and other ground-nesting animals safe.
UCF Ranks 21st in U.S. Public Universities for Patents with 57 New Inventions in 2023
UCF continues to be a top university in the world for producing patents, securing 57 patents in calendar year 2023 and ranking 53rd among public and private universities in the world and 21st in the nation among public universities. The worldwide rankings, released this month from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), place UCF in a tie with Yale University (57) and ahead of U.S. institutions such as Vanderbilt (56), Princeton (44) and Florida State University (38).
UCF Researchers Help Find Evidence of Geothermal Activity within Icy Dwarf Planets
University of Central Florida Florida Space Institute researchers are part of a team of scientists who have found evidence of geothermal activity within icy dwarf planets in our solar system. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team — led by the Southwest Research Institute and Lowell Observatory — observed geologically young methane deposits on the surfaces of Eris and Makemake, icy dwarf planets located in the Kuiper Belt in the outer regions of our solar system.
53 Faculty Scholars Honored at 4th Biennial Faculty Authors’ Celebration
The University of Central Florida recognized some of its top faculty for their contributions to scholarly excellence and creativity during the fourth biennial Faculty Authors’ Celebration held Thursday at the Live Oak Ballroom on campus. The event, which is sponsored by the Office of Research and Faculty Excellence, drew more than 40 guests, including Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence Jana Jasinski and Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Winston Schoenfeld.
UCF Research Sets New Funding Record for Fiscal Year 2023
The University of Central Florida saw another record year in research funding for fiscal year 2023, with more than $217 million in total sponsored awards. This is the eighth consecutive year of increased research funding for the university. Top awards included funding for the UCF-led mission to the moon’s mysterious Gruithuisen Domes and for UCF’s Center for Community Schools.
New UCF Project is Harnessing Virtual Reality to Teach Quantum Computing
Researchers from the University of Central Florida, University of Texas at Dallas and Vanderbilt University have received a three-year, $927,203 grant for advancing future quantum education by using virtual reality (VR) and machine learning to identify and address misconceptions regarding quantum information science (QIS).
Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities
Each year, the Hajim School awards well-rounded students with the Robert L. Wells Prize. Meet the Class of 2024 recipients. The Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences is recognizing three undergraduate students with the Robert L. Wells Prize, awarded annually to high-achieving seniors who also excel in a humanities field, as determined by the highest GPAs at the end of their junior year.
UCF Recognizes 15 Top Faculty at 2023 Luminary Awards
Fifteen faculty members were celebrated for their leadership and the impact they are making in communities, the nation and in the world during UCF’s annual Luminary Awards held Tuesday at Leu Gardens in Orlando. The Luminary Awards — established in 2017 — are designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on the university and in their respective fields, as well as illuminate a path of discovery for those who will come after them.
New technology could reduce lag, improve reliability of online gaming, meetings
Whether you're battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a major hindrance to seamless communication and immersive experiences. That's why researchers with the University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed new technology to make data transfer over optical fiber communication faster and more efficient.
New UCF Technology Could Reduce Lag, Improve Reliability of Online Gaming, Meetings
Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a major hindrance to seamless communication and immersive experiences. That’s why researchers with UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed new technology to make data transfer over optical fiber communication faster and more efficient.
UCF Researcher Receives SONY Innovation Award
Debashis Chanda, a professor in UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center, recently received SONY Innovation Award for the year 2022. This is first such award to UCF. The SONY Research Award program, which the honor is part of, is designed to foster international technological innovation. The award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cell phones and consumer electronics.
Deadly frog disease more prevalent in Central Florida than expected, UCF study finds
By Robert Wells, University of Central Florida News University of Central Florida researchers have found that an understudied, deadly disease of frogs is more widespread in Central Florida than previously thought and may become more of a problem in other parts of the U.S. due to climate change.
Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft Undergoing Final Preparations for Trip to Florida
University of Central Florida planetary scientist Kerri Donaldson Hanna is counting the days until NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission launches from Cape Canaveral and begins its journey to search for water on the moon. The Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft, set to launch in March 2024, has been undergoing final preparations and testing with Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado, for it to be shipped to Florida to be integrated into SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
Deadly frog disease more prevalent in central Florida than expected, study finds
University of Central Florida researchers have found that an understudied, deadly disease of frogs is more widespread in Central Florida than previously thought and may become more of a problem in other parts of the U.S. due to climate change. The findings, recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, showed that the pathogen amphibian Perkinsea infected a third of frogs sampled, and its presence was associated with the cooler, wetter conditions typical of a Florida winter.
Deadly Frog Disease More Prevalent in Central Florida Than Expected, UCF Study Finds
University of Central Florida researchers have found that an understudied, deadly disease of frogs is more widespread in Central Florida than previously thought and may become more of a problem in other parts of the U.S. due to climate change. The findings, recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, showed that the pathogen amphibian Perkinsea infected a third of frogs sampled, and its presence was associated with the cooler, wetter conditions typical of a Florida winter.
UCF Names Saiful Khondaker as Interim Assistant Vice President for Research Advancement
The University of Central Florida’s Office of Research has named Saiful Khondaker, professor of nanoscience, physics and electrical engineering, as the new interim assistant vice president for research advancement. In this role, Khondaker will focus on driving further growth of research development and partnership, critical elements of the UCF research enterprise.
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool
By Robert Wells, University of Central Florida News A new project from the University of Central Florida is looking to the soils for a way to cool the skies. Funded by a nearly $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the research will examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and becoming the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, it warms the Earth by trapping heat.
UCF Names Joseph Harrington as Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Scholarship
The University of Central Florida Office of Research has announced the appointment of Joseph Harrington, a Pegasus Professor in the Department of Physics and UCF’s Florida Space Institute, as the interim associate vice president for research and scholarship.
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool
ADVERTISEMENT New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool by Robert Wells Orlando FL (SPX) Aug 21, 2023 A new project from the University of Central Florida is looking to the soils for a way to cool the skies. Funded by a nearly $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the research will examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and becoming the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
New UCF Project Examines Key Role Soils Play in Keeping the Planet Cool
A new project from the University of Central Florida is looking to the soils for a way to cool the skies. Funded by a nearly $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the research will examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and becoming the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, it warms the Earth by trapping heat.
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool The research, funded by a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, will examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. ADVERTISEMENT New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool by Robert Wells Orlando FL (SPX) Aug 21, 2023 A new project from the University of Central Florida is looking to the soils for a way to cool the skies.
FL - UCF Sea Turtle Research Highlighted for 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act UCF
UCF sea turtle research was recently highlighted for the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a visit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership. The visit showcased the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and its successful sea turtle conservation efforts.
UCF Sea Turtle Research Highlighted for 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
UCF sea turtle research was recently highlighted for the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a visit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership. The visit showcased the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and its successful sea turtle conservation efforts.
UCF Is Leading Comprehensive Study of Centaurs and Jupiter-family Comets
A UCF researcher is working on a new, NASA-funded project that will gather the most comprehensive collection of data on active centaurs and distantly-active Jupiter-family comets to date. The work will inform research into the origins of the solar system, as these bodies contain materials from the dawn of its formation. Centaurs and Jupiter-family comets are small icy bodies that exist primarily in the outer regions of the solar system.
UCF Is Part of Team That Finds Water on Ultra-hot Exoplanet with James Webb Space Telescope
A University of Central Florida researcher and multiple alumni are part of a team that has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to identify water vapor in the atmosphere of an ultra-hot gas giant exoplanet and make a thermal map of its atmosphere.
UCF Ranks as a Top 25 U.S. Public University for Patents Granted
The University of Central Florida has moved into the ranks of the top 25 public universities in the nation for patents granted, according to the latest report from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). UCF secured 63 patents in 2022, ranking it No. 52 in the world and No. 23 among public universities in the nation, as shown in the annual Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patent rankings report released this week.
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