Biology Researchers Lead Technology-Driven Seagrass Restoration Projects in Florida A team of professors and graduate students is leading projects to restore Florida鈥檚 seagrass meadows by providing innovative approaches that can be replicated in coastal ecosystems worldwide.
鈥楽hore Wars:鈥� New Research Aims to Resolve Coastal Conflict Between Oysters and Mangroves, Aiding Restoration Efforts The newly published research analyzes how the proliferation of mangroves affects soil acidity and the health of oysters, which are equally critical to protecting Florida鈥檚 coasts.
UCF Biology Researchers Win Awards From NOAA to Support Critical Coastal Work The College of Sciences and UCF Coastal receive $2.3 million for innovative coastal ecosystem research, including solutions to marine debris.
STEM Students Hone Research Skills Through UCF鈥檚 Research Experience for Undergraduates Programs UCF鈥檚 Center for Research in Computer Vision, led by Professor Mubarak Shah, has the nation鈥檚 longest-running REU program, continuously operating for 37 years.
UCF Biology Student Wins Statewide Aylesworth Scholarship Luciana Banquero is the newest recipient of the notable scholarship, which recognizes the 鈥渂est and brightest鈥� in marine science.
UCF Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab Receives Disney Grant, Continues Restoration Research The competitive $100,000 grant from Disney provides fresh funds for the lab鈥檚 conservation work, while attracting top science talent from around the U.S. through undergraduate research experiences.
Florida Academy of Sciences Names UCF Biologist as 2021 Medalist The award recognizes Linda Walters for her contributions to science and outstanding efforts to share that knowledge with the public.
New Book Sounds Alarm About Invasive Plant Species Spreading Throughout Florida 鈥淪ilent Takeover! Invasive Plants in Florida” is biology Professor Linda Walters’ latest book project for children. The free books warn about plants that are causing havoc to our environment.
UCF Teams Up with Teachers to Educate Students on GIS, Drones 女仆AV professors of geographic information systems and biology teamed up Wednesday to take GIS technology and drones into Florida聽classrooms for 5th grade…
Non-traditional Student Trades Computers for Career In Conservation Biology After a 27-year career in software development, Orlando, Fla. resident Suzanne Connor faced a real challenge. The mother of two was laid off. 鈥淢y last…
