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A UCF satellite — geared to capture particles to study how planets form — was successfully launched into space from Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket. bit.ly/ucf-planet-particles

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After 27 years of serving students at UCF, Maribeth Ehasz retired as vice president for Student Development and Enrollment Services. bit.ly/ ucf-dedicatedservice

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Limbitless Solutions has partnered with Ubisoft to create designs for 3D-printed prosthetic arms inspired by Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. bit.ly/ucf-bionic-armor

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Get to know UCF President Alexander and first lady Melinda Cartwright through a three-part video series. bit.ly/ucf-meet-the-cartwrights

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Watch the UCF Gospel & Cultural Choir’s powerful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as they celebrate more than 40 years of adding soul to campus culture. bit.ly/ucf-gospel-choir

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Best Boss

A UCF study shows supervisors who feel appreciated are more optimistic and have higher energy at work. bit.ly/ucf-best-boss

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UCF researchers have developed a model to determine whether certain biofuels can replace fuel for vehicles. bit.ly/ucf-alternative-fuel

Aunt Appreciation

Assistant Professor J. Richelle Joe shares her gratitude for aunts — both biological and not — and their special support. bit.ly/ucf-aunt-appreciation

Feb 25 @UCF When you see photos from Mars and see red hues, you have @UCFPhysics Professor Dan Britt to thank. He designed and developed a chip that detects color calibration targets onboard one of the cameras on the Mars Curiosity Rover in 2012. #UCFinSpace

Jan 7 @UCFAcademics Honoring a #UCF leading light in lasers. Props to Physics Prof Martin Richardson, founding director of @UCF’s CREOL Townes Laser Institute, for becoming a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. #ChargeOn

Dec 31 @ParksAstro Looking back on this year, I am SO grateful to have gotten the opportunity to work for @FSI_Orlando, @ExolithLab and @CLASS_UCF! I have the most amazing coworkers, and it has truly been a lifechanging experience. Can’t wait to get back to working there in 2021! Ad Astra

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University of Central Florida January 20, 2021

to 1978 with us when the new president of the United States was the commencement speaker to the graduating class #InaugurationDay

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Kathie Kunkel Holland I was there receiving my bachelor’s degree.

Cristina Cervetti Coleman What a great picture! Thank you for sharing this fantastic memory on such a historic day!

Jc Perez Always proud to be a Knight! Love the history!