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\"Two<\/p>\n

Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Studio 500 in the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy \u2014 one of the world\u2019s top-ranked video game design programs in 2025<\/a> \u2014 students bring game development to life, showcasing motion capture technology in action.<\/p>\n

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\"A<\/p>\n

Jan. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

A student cruises past a vibrant mural honoring John T. Washington, one of Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s most influential faculty members<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Two<\/div>\n

Feb. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside the Robinson Observatory \u2014 a premier facility for astronomy research<\/a> and education \u2014 two students work on a state-of-the-art telescope.<\/p>\n

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\"Two<\/div>\n

March 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students Jonae Edwards (center right) and John Koprowicz (right) learn the art of crafting gourmet appetizers in a hands-on culinary class led by instructor chefs at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½<\/div>\n

March 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Mohamed Abdel-Aty, a\u00a0Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Medal of Societal Impact awardee<\/a> and global leader in transportation engineering, works with students in the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Smart and Safe Transportation Lab<\/a> on systems to improve driver and pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n

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\"Two<\/div>\n

April 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

First-year engineering<\/a> students put their design skills to the test in the 28th annual Great Navel Orange Race, navigating self-propelled boats \u2014 each carrying a navel orange \u2014 around the Reflecting Pond.<\/p>\n

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