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class="elementor-widget-container"> <h1 class="mb-0">Welcome to CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics.</h1> </div> </div> <section class="has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-36263f30 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default" data-id="36263f30" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d7b2de4 ae-bg-gallery-type-default" data-id="1d7b2de4" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5228cec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5228cec7" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>We believe light is the gateway to technological advances and CREOL holds the key. CREOL enjoys the benefits and resources of being part of a large, metropolitan research university while maintaining the personal attention and opportunities of a small college. Your professors will know you by name and you will gain experience in one of the most robust research hubs on campus and within Florida.</p><p>I invite you to visit us to see for yourself why UCF has been named one of the <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucfs-optics-program-ranked-among-top-25-best-global-universities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top 25 universities worldwide</a> for optics education and research. We look forward to unleashing your potential and unlocking your future at CREOL.</p><p><strong><em>David J. Hagan, PhD<br />Dean & Director<br />Pegasus Professor of Optics & Photonics</em></strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f21de76 ae-bg-gallery-type-default" data-id="7f21de76" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1f6f99f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="1f6f99f6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/Hagan-1-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19680" alt="" srcset="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/Hagan-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/Hagan-1-150x150.jpg 150w, 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elementor-size-default">Posters Session, Affiliates Exhibition, Annual Awards</h6> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a57effd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="a57effd" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Thursday</strong> – The UCF Optics and Photonics Spring Career Fair hosted by CREOL. Registration will be through Handshake. $500+tax for non-affiliates. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Affiliates pay no additional fees. Senior Design Showcase, Lab Tours, Evening networking social</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Friday</strong> – Faculty, Student, and Guest presentations</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b51499d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="b51499d" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Contact</h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-49358ca elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="49358ca" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-afd01e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="afd01e8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><strong>Aaron Eades</strong>, Director of Partnerships, Marketing and Communications (<a href="mailto:aaron.eades@ucf.edu" data-linkindex="1">aaron.eades@ucf.edu</a>)</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ddd6b7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer" data-id="ddd6b7d" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="spacer.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-spacer"> <div class="elementor-spacer-inner"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ae303a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="ae303a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>More information to follow.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1fdeedf elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default" data-id="1fdeedf" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37607362 ae-bg-gallery-type-default" data-id="37607362" data-element_type="column" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7541fb49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html" data-id="7541fb49" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="html.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 id="announcements" class="auto-section heading-underline mb-0" data-section-link-title="Announcements">Announcements</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b1a79cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html" data-id="b1a79cc" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="html.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="carousel" style="--visible-slides: 3;"> <div class="carousel-slider"> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card carousel-slide"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Student Organizations Flyer" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Student-Organizations-1.jpg" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top;" /> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Student Organizations</h3> <p class="card-text">Get connected and make a difference by becoming a member of one of our organizations!</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/people/student-organizations/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary" style="position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <!--<div class="card-container">--> <!-- <div class="card carousel-slide">--> <!-- <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Graduate expo flyer" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Grad_Expo_2024.png" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top;" />--> <!-- <div class="card-block">--> <!-- <h3 class="card-title">CREOL Graduate Expo</h3>--> <!-- <p class="card-text">Meet Faculty, Engage with Students & Alumni, Network with Industry Leaders, and Explore Labs & Facilities.</p>--> <!-- <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/creol-graduate-programs-expo/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary" style="position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;">Learn More</a>--> <!-- </div>--> <!-- </div>--> <!--</div>--> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card carousel-slide"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Lasers" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/Summer-Camp-Background-1.png" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover;" /> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">CREOL Summer Camps</h3> <p class="card-text">CREOL provides hands-on experience as students explore the science of photonics.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/summercamp/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary" style="position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card carousel-slide"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Classroom Lecture" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/jacquephoto.com_4156-scaled.jpg" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover;" /> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">CREOL is Hiring</h3> <p class="card-text">Positions available.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/people/open-positions/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary" style="position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;" > Learn More </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card carousel-slide"> <img decoding="async" id="text-img" class="card-img-top" alt="CREOL Colloquium Series" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Website-Announcements-Boxes-1.png" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover;" /> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Join Us</h3> <p class="card-text">Open to all, speakers will present fascinating insights and research from the world of optics and photonics.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/colloquium-series/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary" style="position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card carousel-slide"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQzaB3n6WSA" style="display: block; height: 40%; overflow: hidden;"> <div style="width: 100%; height: 100%; background-image: url('https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/day-of-giving-thumbnail.png'); 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bottom: 2rem;">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck"> <div class="card"> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/people/student-organizations/"><img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Student organizations flyer" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Student-Organizations-1.jpg"></a> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Student Organizations</h3> <p class="card-text">Get connected and make a difference by becoming a member of one of our organizations! <br><br></p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/people/student-organizations/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <!-- <div class="card">--> <!-- <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/creol-graduate-programs-expo/"><img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Career fair flyer" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Grad_Expo_2024.png"></a>--> <!-- <div class="card-block">--> <!-- <h3 class="card-title">CREOL Graduate Expo</h3>--> <!-- <p class="card-text">Meet Faculty, Engage with Students & Alumni, Network with Industry Leaders, and Explore Labs & Facilities--> <!--<br><br></p>--> <!-- <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/creol-graduate-programs-expo/ " target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a>--> <!-- </div>--> <!-- </div>--> <div class="card"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Summer Camp" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/Summer-Camp-Background-1.png" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover;"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">CREOL Summer Camp</h3> <p class="card-text">CREOL provides hands-on experience as students explore the science of photonics.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/summercamp/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Laser & Photonics Camp 2023" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/jacquephoto.com_4156-scaled.jpg" style="height: 40%; object-fit: cover;"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">CREOL is Hiring</h3> <p class="card-text">Positions available.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/people/open-positions/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="CREOL Colloquium Series" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Website-Announcements-Boxes-1.png"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Join Us</h3> <p class="card-text">Open to all, speakers will present fascinating insights and research from the world of optics and photonics.</p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/colloquium-series/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQzaB3n6WSA"><img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Man in lab" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/day-of-giving-thumbnail.png"></a> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Day of Giving</h3> <p class="card-text">If you missed UCF Day of Giving 2024, you can still make a difference! <br><br></p> <a href="https://foundation.ucf.edu/givetoucfoptics?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=DONATE%20NOW%21&utm_campaign=creol%20this%20week%204/1" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <img decoding="async" class="card-img-top" alt="Man in lab" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/jacquephoto.com_3940-scaled.jpg"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title">Senior Design Showcase</h3> <p class="card-text">Students have the opportunity to present their Design Projects in a Showcase competition.. <br><br></p> <a href="https://creol.ucf.edu/academics/senior-design/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <style> *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; 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It is still used for its amazing illusion of depth and perception! Pepper’s Ghost is seen in popular attractions such as Disney’s Haunted Mansion and Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast. However, you can make your own amazing illusion using the power of optics and photonics! 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A link to RSVP is on CREOL's Facebook page."> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_17901018570093277" data-date="1731437181"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSCk7dqTWx/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/466350278_1084375983698148_6997485064186341800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4jAUnb9QA70Q7kNvgHsL5lv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDYSekJZJD6GLfF_zl0NIadzfCtfmaaVJdnYUfo2fxNyQ&oe=6745E930" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466350278_1084375983698148_6997485064186341800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4jAUnb9QA70Q7kNvgHsL5lv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDYSekJZJD6GLfF_zl0NIadzfCtfmaaVJdnYUfo2fxNyQ&oe=6745E930","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466350278_1084375983698148_6997485064186341800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4jAUnb9QA70Q7kNvgHsL5lv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDYSekJZJD6GLfF_zl0NIadzfCtfmaaVJdnYUfo2fxNyQ&oe=6745E930","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466350278_1084375983698148_6997485064186341800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4jAUnb9QA70Q7kNvgHsL5lv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDYSekJZJD6GLfF_zl0NIadzfCtfmaaVJdnYUfo2fxNyQ&oe=6745E930","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466350278_1084375983698148_6997485064186341800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4jAUnb9QA70Q7kNvgHsL5lv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDYSekJZJD6GLfF_zl0NIadzfCtfmaaVJdnYUfo2fxNyQ&oe=6745E930"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Congratulations to CREOL Professor Shin-Tson Wu, w</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Congratulations to CREOL Professor Shin-Tson Wu, who is University of Central Florida's first Big 12 Conference Faculty of the Year! The new award showcases academic excellence, research breakthroughs, and educational opportunities at Big 12 institutions. Professor Wu was recently awarded UCF's inaugural Medal of Societal Impact, recognizing his pioneering research, numerous inventions, and legacy of student mentorship. #CREOL #optics #photonics #Big12"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18122837671402847" data-date="1731416423"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCRa_DnxnyY/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/466118246_1080278154107931_8672373414995701218_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vBxjCerbyXoQ7kNvgEm3TrF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDtMQeDEZrMEFLXvsxsSubNXtqyBeCUgM8uZJ8-AnG75A&oe=6745CC3C" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466118246_1080278154107931_8672373414995701218_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vBxjCerbyXoQ7kNvgEm3TrF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDtMQeDEZrMEFLXvsxsSubNXtqyBeCUgM8uZJ8-AnG75A&oe=6745CC3C","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466118246_1080278154107931_8672373414995701218_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vBxjCerbyXoQ7kNvgEm3TrF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDtMQeDEZrMEFLXvsxsSubNXtqyBeCUgM8uZJ8-AnG75A&oe=6745CC3C","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466118246_1080278154107931_8672373414995701218_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vBxjCerbyXoQ7kNvgEm3TrF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDtMQeDEZrMEFLXvsxsSubNXtqyBeCUgM8uZJ8-AnG75A&oe=6745CC3C","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/466118246_1080278154107931_8672373414995701218_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vBxjCerbyXoQ7kNvgEm3TrF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYDtMQeDEZrMEFLXvsxsSubNXtqyBeCUgM8uZJ8-AnG75A&oe=6745CC3C"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">TODAY: Come join us in Room 103 for a CREOL Semina</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="TODAY: Come join us in Room 103 for a CREOL Seminar with Dr. Keith Runge. Or, you can join virtually - see the link in the "Events" section on our website."> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18027734537604877" data-date="1731258026"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCMs3dDqenb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/465979010_1080106524125094_4927660973970800184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zU1-hXcqA18Q7kNvgH7GmbP&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBFY3F1MjaOQsij4UpeiOpDoHYOh4eKjZf1tfoFcTqp9w&oe=6745F740" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/465979010_1080106524125094_4927660973970800184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zU1-hXcqA18Q7kNvgH7GmbP&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBFY3F1MjaOQsij4UpeiOpDoHYOh4eKjZf1tfoFcTqp9w&oe=6745F740","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/465979010_1080106524125094_4927660973970800184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zU1-hXcqA18Q7kNvgH7GmbP&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBFY3F1MjaOQsij4UpeiOpDoHYOh4eKjZf1tfoFcTqp9w&oe=6745F740","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/465979010_1080106524125094_4927660973970800184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zU1-hXcqA18Q7kNvgH7GmbP&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBFY3F1MjaOQsij4UpeiOpDoHYOh4eKjZf1tfoFcTqp9w&oe=6745F740","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/465979010_1080106524125094_4927660973970800184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zU1-hXcqA18Q7kNvgH7GmbP&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBFY3F1MjaOQsij4UpeiOpDoHYOh4eKjZf1tfoFcTqp9w&oe=6745F740"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Instagram post 18027734537604877</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Instagram post 18027734537604877"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18022598687547658" data-date="1730832089"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCAAdQ6R969/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/465765455_1269012934126550_3032877490564008998_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y37CBlJLqUcQ7kNvgG2_vsH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBfP9cF8AQzuTgy5ioudbO58wBb4jeRfRRD7kE7RvARRQ&oe=6745D92B" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/465765455_1269012934126550_3032877490564008998_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y37CBlJLqUcQ7kNvgG2_vsH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBfP9cF8AQzuTgy5ioudbO58wBb4jeRfRRD7kE7RvARRQ&oe=6745D92B","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/465765455_1269012934126550_3032877490564008998_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y37CBlJLqUcQ7kNvgG2_vsH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBfP9cF8AQzuTgy5ioudbO58wBb4jeRfRRD7kE7RvARRQ&oe=6745D92B","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/465765455_1269012934126550_3032877490564008998_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y37CBlJLqUcQ7kNvgG2_vsH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBfP9cF8AQzuTgy5ioudbO58wBb4jeRfRRD7kE7RvARRQ&oe=6745D92B","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/465765455_1269012934126550_3032877490564008998_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y37CBlJLqUcQ7kNvgG2_vsH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYBfP9cF8AQzuTgy5ioudbO58wBb4jeRfRRD7kE7RvARRQ&oe=6745D92B"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">THIS FRIDAY: CREOL's Fall Open 🏠. Stop by for f</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="THIS FRIDAY: CREOL's Fall Open 🏠. 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Wi</span> <svg class="svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Clone" data-fa-proƒcessed="" data-prefix="far" data-icon="clone" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path fill="currentColor" d="M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z"></path> </svg> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="ICYMI: This wasn't your normal ribbon-cutting. With a laser popping a balloon, we celebrated the opening of a new lab in collaboration with @ucfmed ! 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(By ‘raw footage’, we mean the Live Photos that were used to create the long exposure images for this ghostly effect 🤫) Watch out for spooky optical illusions tonight!"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_17943575486910323" data-date="1730379712"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DByhnaACYe0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/464973923_1073835561418857_8031054647638628450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hlQglVFox7MQ7kNvgEgw_mr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYD-9YNVqMD304_iFx_LrMx85-BfhQ_dbq_mUWjqB0qjOg&oe=6745D2E5" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/464973923_1073835561418857_8031054647638628450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hlQglVFox7MQ7kNvgEgw_mr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYD-9YNVqMD304_iFx_LrMx85-BfhQ_dbq_mUWjqB0qjOg&oe=6745D2E5","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/464973923_1073835561418857_8031054647638628450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hlQglVFox7MQ7kNvgEgw_mr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYD-9YNVqMD304_iFx_LrMx85-BfhQ_dbq_mUWjqB0qjOg&oe=6745D2E5","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/464973923_1073835561418857_8031054647638628450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hlQglVFox7MQ7kNvgEgw_mr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYD-9YNVqMD304_iFx_LrMx85-BfhQ_dbq_mUWjqB0qjOg&oe=6745D2E5","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/464973923_1073835561418857_8031054647638628450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hlQglVFox7MQ7kNvgEgw_mr&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AQNvMQoB7ZFvHcdKrL0xuhE&oh=00_AYD-9YNVqMD304_iFx_LrMx85-BfhQ_dbq_mUWjqB0qjOg&oe=6745D2E5"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Wouldn't it be nice to be able to disinfect a room</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Wouldn't it be nice to be able to disinfect a room with a single tap? Assistant Professor Leland Nordin received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop technology that can do just that. Other potential applications include water sterilization and the detection of biological or chemical weapons. “Imagine this technology being connected with smart home technology,” Nordin says. “You could click a button and while you’re out, the technology could disinfect the room for you.” Nordin's research aims to overcome challenges with ultraviolet C (UVC) laser devices to make this possible. 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