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UCF to Host, Compete in 2023 ICPC North America Championship

As computer programming continues to grow exponentially in complexity. Our world relies on programming for so many things: scientific research, government services, eCommerce, business operations, artificial intelligence and strong cybersecurity to defend against online attacks. As programming becomes more sophisticated, it’s vital that America’s programmers keep pace. For decades, the…

May 18, 2023

UCF is Designing Self-Repairing Oyster Reefs to Protect Florida’s Coastlines

A University of Central Florida engineering researcher is part of an international team of scientists who are developing oyster-based shoreline protection for U.S. coastlines. The…

May 11, 2023

From Outer Space to Garden Space: UCF Partnership Brings Space Science to K-12 Classrooms

Literally speaking, the moon is 238,000 miles from every schoolyard in the United States. Mars is an average of 140 million miles away. Figuratively, however,…

May 05, 2023

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…

May 01, 2023

UCF Knights Speed Past the Competition in Human-Powered Vehicle Challenge

A group of UCF Knights raced to the top at the 2023 e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, a national design and innovation competition that encourages college…

Apr 27, 2023

UCF Engineering, Computer Science Graduate Programs Rank Top 75 Among Hundreds of Schools

The University of Central Florida has maintained its reputation as one of the best universities in the nation for students looking to advance their education…

Apr 25, 2023

UCF Researchers Identify 6 Challenges Humans Face with Artificial Intelligence

A University of Central Florida professor and 26 other researchers have published a study identifying the challenges humans must overcome to ensure that artificial intelligence…

Mar 28, 2023

New Study Shows People Are Willing to Start Cycling More Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

A new study co-authored by a University of Central Florida researcher has found that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase of people willing to…

Mar 09, 2023

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CECS Fast Facts 2022-23

Provides a quick overview of the college, with numbers and statistics.

CECS 2022 NSF CAREER Awardees

Meet CECS’s seven awardees in 2022 and learn about their projects.

UCF Facts and Stats 2021-22

A reference sheet of facts about the University of Central Florida, including enrollment, tuition, facilities, rankings and more.

2021 News Highlights

Here are the 2021 CECS new highlights.

New 2021 Faculty

Meet CECS’s New 2021 Faculty

CECS 2021 NSF CAREER Awardees

Check out the CECS awardees from 2021.

CECS News from the Dean, Sept. 2021

Fall 2021 Kickoff Message, Including New Chairs for CS, ECE

Best of 2020

CECS’s biggest news stories in 2020.

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In The News

Saltwater is a lithium-ion battery’s worst enemy. This aqueous prototype embraces it.

Popular Science Jan. 11, 2023

Assoc. Prof. Yang Yang featured

UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1

FOX 35 Nov, 16, 2022

Assoc. Prof. Jan Gou featured

What Florida learned from Hurricane Ian

Orlando Sentinel Oct. 8, 2022

Prof. Thomas Wahl featured

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CECS Scholarships Reception

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Oct 01, 2019

Senior Design Awards Ceremony - Spring 2017

The first UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Apr 21, 2017

Homecoming BBQ and Tailgate

Sponsored by Harris Corporation, this sell-out event brought together 300 college alumni, students, faculty and staff for a great time before the big game.

Nov 04, 2014

UCF Programming Team Reunion

Alumni of UCF's most winning team in its 30+ year history came together for an evening of shared memories, new connections and some fun with Knightro.

Oct 31, 2014

CECS Scholarships Reception

CECS scholars and their generous donors met each other in person for an inspiring night of appreciation and gratitude.

Oct 09, 2014

CECS News

UCF to Host, Compete in 2023 ICPC North America Championship

UCF is Designing Self-Repairing Oyster Reefs to Protect Florida’s Coastlines

From Outer Space to Garden Space: UCF Partnership Brings Space Science to K-12 Classrooms

UCF Ranks as a Top 25 U.S. Public University for Patents Granted

UCF Knights Speed Past the Competition in Human-Powered Vehicle Challenge

UCF Engineering, Computer Science Graduate Programs Rank Top 75 Among Hundreds of Schools

UCF Researchers Identify 6 Challenges Humans Face with Artificial Intelligence

New Study Shows People Are Willing to Start Cycling More Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

Publications

CECS Fast Facts 2022-23

CECS 2022 NSF CAREER Awardees

UCF Facts and Stats 2021-22

2021 News Highlights

New 2021 Faculty

CECS 2021 NSF CAREER Awardees

CECS News from the Dean, Sept. 2021

Best of 2020

In The News

UCF study shows best areas near Orlando for air quality

Seas have drastically risen along Southern U.S. coast in past decade

UCF researchers work to help prevent electric vehicle fires

Saltwater is a lithium-ion battery’s worst enemy. This aqueous prototype embraces it.

UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1

What Florida learned from Hurricane Ian

Gallery

CECS Scholarships Reception

Senior Design Awards Ceremony - Spring 2017

Homecoming BBQ and Tailgate

UCF Programming Team Reunion

CECS Scholarships Reception