$75K donation from Duke Energy charges up engineering education at UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. — A $75,000 donation from Duke Energy is helping to charge up the training of future engineers and computer science professionals at the University of Central Florida.

Duke Energy officials said the donation will be used specifically for programs designed to build leadership skills in students.

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“At UCF, while our engineering and computer science students are learning the core technical aspects of their disciplines, they are simultaneously learning important ‘soft skills’ and leadership qualities that are critically important in the workplace,” said Michael Georgiopoulos, dean of the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science, in a statement.

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Officials said the donation adds to a previous $75,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science projects, including the Girls Excelling in Math and Science mentorship program; Senior Design; and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Officials said over the years, Duke Energy and its foundation have given more than $5 million to support UCF programs.

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