UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science

10/26/2026

Thanks to researchers at the UCF Center of Excellence in Hypersonics, travel time to the moon could be less than three days. Led by Trustee Chair and Professor Kareem Ahmed, they are working toward advancing air travel to hypersonic speeds of Mach 6 to 17 (4,600 to 13,000 mph)! 🤯

Learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/4yHCBqu

10/26/2026

It's UCF Space Week! Join us as we celebrate how our researchers transform innovation into impact, propelling humanity to the moon and beyond.

We're kicking off the week by sharing a few Space Week activities across campus that students can attend at the Robinson Observatory, John C. Hitt Library and the L3Harris Engineering Center.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 28, as we welcome industry leaders at the Student Space Symposium organized by the Dean's Leadership Council!

10/23/2026

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. https://tinyurl.com/5x2532zm

10/22/2026

Our annual Scholarship Reception recognized our brilliant students and the generous donors who are supporting their academic journeys. We're especially grateful to our keynote speaker, mechanical engineering doctoral student Hunter Quebedeaux, whose inspiring story reminded us why investing in students is so important.

Thank you to our donors, sponsors and supporters for giving us the opportunity to show how philanthropy enables dreams to take flight.

For our guests who had pictures taken at the photo booth, you may access your photos using this link: https://bit.ly/4dNG92Y

10/21/2026

Join UCF Alumni for art, books, music and fun!

The UCF Alumni Book Nook will featured at Art Knight. Explore student and faculty artwork, enjoy interactive activities for the whole family, meet UCF alumni authors and more.

One of the featured authors is a CECS alum — be sure to visit Jason Hendren '96 '00MBA, an industrial engineering grad, at the event.

• Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | 6-9 p.m.
• Parking Lot H2, between SVAD and Trevor Colburn Hall

Reserve your spot: https://foundation.ucf.edu/Book-Nook

10/20/2026

We’re excited to invite you to Northrop Grumman’s Virtual Information Sessions! These exclusive events are designed to provide a closer look at Northrop Grumman's culture, career opportunities, and what it means to Define Possible with Northrop Grumman.

• Learn more about Northrop Grumman and their mission
• Hear about open positions and development opportunities
• Get answers to frequently asked questions from their Talent Representatives

Sign up today for either of the following sessions:

• Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 5 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. ET

Register here: https://bit.ly/4i6YZDl

10/16/2026

We're so proud! Seven students from our college were awarded Department of Defense SMART Scholarships.

Congratulations to aerospace engineering majors Bright Katey and Annie Driskell; computer science doctoral student Nathan Couch ’25; electrical engineering major Hunter Glass; industrial engineering doctoral student Johanna Matias ’12; computer engineering master’s student Jonathan Meyers ’26; and digital forensics master’s student Jean Bernard Pierre. ✨️

The prestigious scholarship provides full tuition, summer internships and civilian employment upon graduation — connecting their education to challenges with national impact: https://bit.ly/4io3A5s

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Celebrate gameday with CECS at the Annual Space Game Tailgate!

Join fellow CECS alumni and friends at 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. Plus, enjoy a DJ, galactic photo booth, tabletop games and special appearances by aliens, robots and Knightro.

If you're planning to be at the Space Game, don't miss the tradition before kickoff. Experience a CECS Space Game Celebration!

Register today: https://bit.ly/4yJ6NlO

10/15/2026

Join us tomorrow to welcome the next guest in the 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.
📍 Engineering II, Room 102

Hosted by the Engineering Leadership & Innovation Institute at UCF, the Leaders Up Close series course gives students the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and hear about their leadership journeys. Learn more at cecs.ucf.edu/eli2.