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Inaugural Rising Stars and Research Excellence Awards
The College of Sciences is introducing three new awards to recognize the efforts of some of our most accomplished faculty researchers. The Dean’s Distinguished Researcher Award, presented to a professor, comes with a tablet and the use of a reserved parking space for the next academic year. The Dean’s Rising Star recipients – one assistant professor and one […]
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Spring 2014 College of Sciences Graduation Reception
All College of Sciences’ faculty, staff and graduating students are cordially invited to attend our annual UCF College of Sciences Graduation Reception Saturday, May 3 in the atrium of the Psychology Building, immediately following graduation commencement. Light refreshments will be provided. The reception will be hosted jointly by the Nicholson School of Communication and all […]
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Science SURE is Awesome
Thursday, April 3, students, professors and family members crowded the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union for the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) Conference. The entire ballroom was covered almost wall-to-wall with fascinating and innovative research presentations. Each student had a trifold poster on display. They stood next to their work and answered questions […]
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Faculty and Students Honored at Founders’ Day Convocation
Faculty members, staff and students who have made significant achievements and academic contributions at the University of Central Florida were recognized at the annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. From a biology professor who has been featured in two National Geographic Channel documentary films (William Crampton), to a Professor Emeritus who […]
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There’s a UCFApp for That.
Need to access various pieces of software for classes without installing them on your personal laptop? There’s an app for that. At least, there will be soon. A $928,564 project proposal was awarded to the College of Sciences and 4 other colleges and divisions to develop a virtual apps program for the entire student body. […]
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AIA presents: Sacred Spaces and Human Sacrifice
The ancient Nasca people of southern Peru inspired a long line of theories and myths to explain the mystery of the Nasca Lines. Peru’s Nasca lines are a number of ancient geoglyphs, or designs on the ground which are made up of stone or other natural materials. This archaeological find has left many in the […]
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“Harm Reduction”: Combining Drug Use Information Awareness and Personal Choice Prevention
Out of Harm’s Way: An Ethnography of Harm Reduction in Argentina Shana Harris, Ph.D. National Development and Research Institutes Wed., April 9, 2014: 3:00 – 4:00 PM In: Howard Phillips Hall, room 409-M, 4th floor Drug abuse continues as a focus of study and prevention, with new models of intervention in the works each day. […]
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Tombs With a View
Tombs With a View: Using Vertical Archaeology to Explore Pre-Hispanic Cliff Tombs in Chachapoyas, Peru Presenting Dr. J. Marla Toyne Assistant Professor, Anthropology department, University of Central Florida, Orlando March 21, 2014 University of Florida, Rolfs Hall, Room 205 Event begins at 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by: FASA and the Department of Anthropology, University of Florida […]
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Learn What to Do in an Emergency: KnightSHARE Expo 2014
The College of Sciences, and UCF as a whole, is committed to educating students and faculty on how to handle any emergency situation, from an active shooter on campus to a student who needs CPR. We encourage all of our students to participate in the KNIGHTSHARE Expo, to become familiar with emergency personal and their […]
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The Fight for Social Justice – Distinguished Speaker This Monday, 3/10
UCF College of Sciences presents “Courting Social Justice: Social & Economic Rights in the Developing World” Distinguished Speaker Dr. Varun Gauri, Senior Economist with the Development Research Group of the World Bank Monday, 3/10/2014 4:30pm-5:30pm College of Sciences Building (CSB), Room 101 To visit website click here. Dr. Gauri will discuss the approach governments in the […]
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A Time for New Traditions
The College of Sciences recently started a new tradition, as it held its inaugural Scholarship Luncheon in February to honor University of Central Florida 2013-14 donors and the college’s scholarship recipients at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center. The event was created to acknowledge the achievements of the college’s most accomplished students and recognize the continued […]
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The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014
College of Sciences Alumna, Lauren Berger, ’06 (aka the Intern Queen) will be the Key Note Speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Student Union for Leadership Week 2014: “The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014”. Leadership Week will take place from February 24th through the 27th in the Student Union and various campus venues. Leadership […]
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Students Chosen for Order of the Pegasus
Nine College of Sciences students have attained the most prestigious and significant award possible at the University of Central Florida, the Order of the Pegasus. To even be considered as a candidate, students must be nominated by individuals who broadly represent the university community (such as the president, provost, executive vice president, vice provost, vice […]
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UCF Students Go Ape Over Volunteer Work
We’re excited to announce Hominids Anonymous, University of Central Florida’s undergraduate anthropology club, was featured in the Center for Great Apes annual report due to their charitable donations and volunteer work. Hominids Anonymous is mentioned in the articles “Our Chimp-ly Irresistible Volunteers Donated 9,100 hours*” and “The Great Ape Garden.” To read both articles in […]
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Drs. Chase Use “Super X-Ray Vision” With Lidar
Congratulations to Drs. Arlen, Diane Chase and John Weishampel, for their laser scan of Caana, Caracol’s main architectural complex in Belize, making the cover of the Optics and Photonics News magazine’s January 2014 issue! Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase, and Dr. John Weishampel, were recently interviewed by Patricia Daukantas for Optics and Photonics News about their use of […]
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Over $22,000 Available in College of Sciences Scholarships
This year the College of Sciences has over $22,000 in scholarship money we’d love to give to students. Since the deadlines for scholarship applications are approaching fast, February 1st unless otherwise stated, we thought it would be a good idea to give a list of all current scholarships being offered. Browse by College of Sciences […]
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College of Sciences Starts New Tradition for its Graduates
The College of Sciences has 10 departments and is the largest college on campus in terms of student enrollment. To celebrate its students’ accomplishments and promote a sense of camaraderie between the departments, the college hosted a Graduation Reception on Dec. 13, 2013 in the atrium of the psychology building after commencement. Previously, some of […]
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Undergraduates; The Backbone Of Anthropology
Anthroplogy professors Dr. Matejowsky and Dr. Reyes-Foster write articles on a periodic basis for Anthropology News, which is the official publication from the American Anthropological Association. This is the latest article published in January 2014. The article shows the importance of focusing on our undergraduate students to keep the Anthropology field of study alive. In our […]
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College of Sciences Fall 2013 Graduation Reception
All faculty, staff and graduating students are cordially invited to attend our inaugural UCF College of Sciences Graduation Reception on December 13th in the atrium of the Psychology Building, immediately following graduation commencement. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP online at sciences.ucf.edu/reception The reception will be hosted by the Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Political […]
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National Geographic Publishes Article on Dr. Toyne’s Findings at Ancient Peruvian Temple
Human-sacrifice rituals at an ancient Moche temple in Peru likely featured the killing of war captives from distant valleys, according to an analysis of bones and teeth at the site. The human remains—mutilated, dismembered, and buried in pits—help explain territorial struggles among the Moche, who ruled Peru’s arid coast from around 100 A.D. to 850 […]
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Alumnus Experiences the Best of Both Worlds
While many Knights experience the Florida summer year round, Michael Koskey, ’91, experiences the best of both worlds-in Alaska! His work as an assistant professor for the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development for the University of Alaska Fairbanks continues to grow. Through this work he helps promote personal and community wellbeing among the Alaska […]
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Draper Uncovers the Secrets of Ancient America
UCF graduate student, Suzanne Draper hosts a discussion entitled: Catholic Healing Masses: Concepts of Illness and Healing in Contemporary Mexico The program will include discussions regarding sacred rituals, contemporary religion and current biomedical environments. The conference will be held at the Orlando Museum of Art on November 7, 2013 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM […]
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“The African Presence in Spanish Florida” at the Mennello Museum
The Mennello Museum of American Art will host Dr. Rosalyn Howard presenting her talk titled, “The African Presence in Spanish Florida.” The speech will be November 9th, 2013 at 1 PM at The Mennello Museum of American Art. Dr. Howard is an Associate Professor of Anthropology, specializing in Cultural Anthropology, as well as Director of […]
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Social Networking Helps the Parents of the Internet Generation
UCF Faculty Parents Network – forum on Facebook for UCF staff and faculty Social networks are utilized for a number of reasons. Sometimes useful, sometimes not. Many people use the Internet for personal social media purposes and these sites can prove to be valuable practical resources for busy UCF professors and other faculty members. Beatriz […]
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Connecting Dots and Tots
When anthropology professor Beatriz Reyes-Foster arrived at UCF in 2011 she was a little surprised there was no university network for faculty who have children. There were family-leave workshops for those thinking about starting a family, but there was no grassroots network to help parents who might need a referral for a pediatrician or a […]
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New Associate Dean for the College of Sciences
Dean Michael Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arlen Chase as Associate Dean in the College of Sciences. Dr. Arlen Chase is currently a Professor of Anthropology, specializing in anthropological archaeology, and has served as Department Chair for the Department of Anthropology since 2007. He previously served as Interim Department Chair of Anthropology in 2006 […]
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Envision the Afterlife Through the Past
The Central Florida Society of the Archaeological Institute of America introduces their 2013-2014 lecture series with Dr. Marjorie Venit presenting her talk entitled “Imaging the Afterlife: Cultural Exchange in Monumental Tombs of Graeco-Roman Egypt.” The lecture will be held on October 4, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Psychology Building room 108. Dr. Venit is a […]
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The Archaeology of Sex
Dr. Peter Sinelli from the University of Central Florida will present the “Archaeology of Sex.” In this engaging presentation, discover why archaeologists study sex and what different cultures’ practice of sex reveals. It’s an “adult swim” of the science variety! An evening reserved only for adults, enjoy everything you love about Orlando Science Center with grown-up-inspired […]
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Spelunkers in Ukhupacha
During the months of May and June of summer 2013, Dr. J. Marla Toyne, assistant professor in Anthropology, led a crew of UCF graduate and undergraduate students in collaboration with the Ukhupacha Project. This project consisted of a group of spelunkers from the University of Jaume I, Castellon, Spain during an innovative exploration of archaeological sites […]
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Sacrificing Times: Secrets of Ancient America
The Department of Anthropology presents Dr. Marla Toyne: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient America Orlando Museum of Art Auditorium September 5th, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 PM Topic – They Were Sacrificing Times: Ritual Violence of the Northern Coast of Peru The free presentation will help you discover why the Tumi knife was made and used by pre-Incan society during […]