Corporate Relations
The UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS) encourages and supports a wide variety of dynamic and mutually-beneficial partnerships with industry, corporate, government, and research and educational institutions in the State of Florida and from across the country and around the world.
Collaborative research, technology transfer, educational outreach, corporate sponsorship, and cooperative international programs are among the many ways the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science reaches new audiences and promotes the dissemination of new technologies.
Contact:
Robert Rich
Director of University, Corporate & Public Affairs
(407) 882-2852 / rich@mail.ucf.edu
Recent Corporate Events
UCF Engineering Students Showcase Renewable and Sustainable Energy Projects
May 12th, 2009 -- Twenty teams of University of Central Florida engineering students presented innovative ways to conserve energy and save companies and taxpayers money during an inaugural symposium sponsored by Progress Energy. Read more here.
Howard Lance, Harris CEO Receives Honorary Doctor of Science
May 8th, 2009 -- Howard L. Lance, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Harris Corporation, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UCF. Read more here.
Progress Energy Senior Design Inaugural Symposium
Apr 27th, 2009 -- Dr. John Hitt, UCF President, Dean Marwan Simaan, UCF College of Engineering & CS, and David Maxon, Progress Energy Regional VP, recognized Progress Energy and UCF engineering Senior Design students in Renewable and Sustainable Energy. Read more here.
Two UCF Engineering Professors Honored by AAAS
Feb 18th, 2009 -- Two University of Central Florida engineering professors have been elected to an elite fellowship dedicated to advancing science around the world. Read more here.
UCF Panel Discusses Challenges of Math and Science Education
Jan 9th, 2009 -- The United States needs to enhance K-12 math and science education and encourage more women and minorities to pursue careers in those fields, former Lockheed Martin Chairman and CEO Norm Augustine said Friday at a UCF forum. Read more here.
UCF Panel to Tackle Challenges in Science, Technology and Math Education
Jan 6th, 2009 -- Teaching kids the value of math and science can be tricky. But tomorrow's business leaders and educators will need a strong grasp on these subjects to tackle some of the world's biggest problems. Read more here.
UCF, Siemens Expanding Energy, Turbine Research
Oct. 17th, 2008 -- An $850,000 Siemens Energy Center lab space expansion will allow the University of Central Florida and Siemens to ramp up energy and turbine research — a move that ultimately could lower electricity costs for both businesses and residents. Read more here.
Siemens Dedicate New Energy Center
Oct. 9th, 2008 -- The University of Central Florida and Siemens on Wednesday dedicated the new Siemens Energy Center and celebrated a partnership that benefits America's energy needs and the Central Florida economy. Read more here.
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Harris Engineering Center
One of three CECS buildings on UCF's main campus, the Harris Center opened in 2007.
CECS FACT
CECS offers 37 degree programs: 13 Bachelor's, 15 Master's, & 9 Doctoral
