UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

After leading UCF’s top-ranked cybersecurity competition team for more than a decade, alumnus and lecturer Thomas Nedorost ’02 is making a planned gift to ensure future Knights have the resources, mentorship and opportunities to thrive.

Learn more about why he's investing in the next generation of cyber champions: https://bit.ly/3Syqm0u

08/27/2026

We're proud to share that UCF research has helped keep drivers safe on the roads!

Professor Haitham Al-Deek has been collaborating with the Central Florida Expressway Authority to help develop innovative solutions that have significantly decreased wrong-way driving.

Learn more from WFTV's coverage of their work.

08/27/2026

Academics and entrepreneurs from around the world have joined the faculty at the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science for the Fall 2026 semester. ✨

A total of 16 new faculty from Mexico, Colombia, Germany and the U.S. bring a wide range of expertise to six of the college’s seven academic units. This group includes industry scientists, research faculty and UCF alumni who specialize in fields such as nuclear engineering, robotic systems, coastal hazards, efficient computation, biomechanics and system optimization.

Learn more about our new faculty members: https://bit.ly/45QKi1K

08/27/2026

We're kicking off the semester with some fantastic events from Engineering Leadership & Innovation Institute at UCF for Engineering Exploration Week!

From fun engineering challenges and a barbeque outing to an industry showcase and resume critiques, Engineering Exploration Week has something for everyone. Mark your calendars for as many events you can attend!

Remember to bring your resumes for Professional Development Day on Sept. 1. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4gAzVDY

✨ Monday, Aug. 31: Citronauts Escape Challenge, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., HEC 101
✨ Tuesday, Sept. 1: Freshman Question Panel, 2-4 p.m., HEC 101
✨ Tuesday, Sept. 1: Professional Development Day, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hitt Library, Room 402 Solarium
✨ Wednesday, Sept. 2: Industry showcase, 2-4 p.m., ENG II atrium
✨ Friday, Sept. 4: Engineering BBQ, 4-7 p.m., Lake Claire

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars for a sweet opportunity! 🍩

Join us for Donuts with the Dean next week. This is your chance to meet your college dean Michael Georgiopoulos, ask questions and share any comments. Dean G is looking forward to meeting his students!

🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 3
🕚 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Engineering II atrium

Stop by, say hello to Dr. G and grab a donut. We're looking forward to seeing you!

08/26/2026

Professor Qian Lou of the UCF Department of Computer Science plans to change the way data is protected by AI with the support of a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. https://tinyurl.com/apaac37c

08/25/2026

Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn more about Northrop Grumman!

Northrop Grumman is offering a series of aeronautics systems tech talks for students starting next month. The goal of these talks is to showcase various groups within the aeronautics systems sector at Northrop Grumman so that attendees can learn more about the group, the type of work done and the company as a whole.

Six 30-minute tech talks will be hosted virtually between Sept. 1-3 and include a Q&A session:

• Avionics Integration: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. ET
• Product Support: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. ET
• Software: Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. ET
• Systems Engineering: Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. ET
• Test and Evaluation: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. ET
• Vehicle Engineering: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. ET

To learn more and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4c7T1js

08/24/2026

Welcome to our new and returning Knights! We can't wait to see what you'll create, innovate and discover this year. Go Knights! Charge On! ✨

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Amrit Singh Bedi! His research on making AI systems safer was funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with a one-year, $340,000 grant. He and his team will study AI systems and determine how to train them to withstand failures, attacks and unexpected situations.

Learn more about his work: https://bit.ly/3Stxawa