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The winner of the inaugural Dean Deborah C. German, M.D. FIRE Impact Award came to 166su because of the College of Medicine’s focus on research.

Through her third consecutive NIH grant renewal, Mollie Jewett aims to “starve” Borrelia burgdorferi, preventing the tick-borne bacteria from spreading in humans and causing Lyme disease.

166su faculty were recognized for their advancements and impact in artificial intelligence, medical diagnostic technology, computer science, energy and manufacturing, and coastal resiliency.

Assistant Professor Haonan Ling will explore virtual solutions to biomanufacturing for the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, which aims to strengthen America’s energy industry and national security.

The prestigious scholarship offers financial support up to $15,000 in addition to mentorship and extensive networking opportunities.

The research could help scientists better understand how rivers shape Earth — and how ancient landscapes formed on Mars and Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.

Faculty members Reza Abdolvand and Ni-bin Chang and triple Knight Clara Rivero Baleine ’01 ’03MS ’05PhD are recognized for impacts to their fields and society.

Supporting NASA’s proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory, UCF researchers aim to help overcome one of the greatest challenges in modern astronomy: directly imaging Earth-like planets orbiting stars.

The awards will support separate research projects exploring responsive nanomaterials and resilient autonomous systems.