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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge honors biology professor
Intensive monitoring, surveys, and data collection by the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Dr. Llewellyn Ehrhart (“Doc”) in central and south Brevard County ultimately led to the establishment of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) in 1991. The Refuge is located along Florida’s central east coast within a 20.5-mile stretch between Melbourne Beach in Brevard […]
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Communication grad inducted into the Hall of Fame
Heissam Jebailey, ’00, was selected as the 2012 Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame inductee. This honor recognizes esteemed NSC alumni for their career accomplishments and professional contributions to the university. “I am honored and grateful for being inducted into the Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame. All the hard work during and […]
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UCF chemist’s firm chosen as runner up for Cade award
Orlando-based Nano Discovery Inc. was the second runner up for the annual Cade Museum Prize, awarded to newer Florida companies with cutting-edge products. Created by University of Central Florida chemist Qun Huo, Nano Discovery has developed a next-generation, nanoscience-based diagnostic process to detect cancer and other diseases. In 2010, the Cade Museum Foundation launched an […]
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How gendered pricing costs women almost $1,400 a year
In 2010, Consumer Reports found that equivalent products in a drugstore, like deodorant or shampoo, cost more if they were marketed to women. They asked the manufacturers why and almost across the board, the companies said it was more expensive to manufacture products for women. A study from the University of Central Florida drew similar conclusions. It […]
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UCF Biologists Ask: Where Have the Snakes Gone?
Paddling under the moonlight in a caravan of canoes while lightning flashed along the skyline several miles away, a team of 25 University of Central Florida biologists and volunteers recently searched for the elusive Atlantic Salt Marsh Snake. The group saw otters, alligators, jellyfish and other creatures, but not a single federally threatened Atlantic Salt […]
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Volunteer at the UCF Arboretum
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities this summer? If so, the UCF Arboretum needs you. Find out more information from the flyer below and from their site here.
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Ancient Peruvian bones found in Florida
Dr. John Schultz, a University of Central Florida anthropology professor, is assisting Orange County medical examiner Jan Garavaglia find out why and how ancient Peruvian bones ended up in Florida. Garavaglia and Schultz examined the skulls a day after they were discovered and knew almost immediately they were not dealing with forensic remains, but something much older. “The […]
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2012 Bledsoe-Young award winner
Ryan Whittingham is the recipient of the 2012 Bledsoe-Young Award, which is given out annually to a graduating senior with outstanding accomplishments, especially in the area of writing and creative activities. The award is given out by the UCF Political Science department. Whittingham is a National Merit Scholar, a President’s Scholar Award winner and has a 4.0 GPA. He […]
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Check out the “From Earth to the Solar Systems” art exhibit
Breathtaking images of faraway planets and their moons, and pictures of meteors’ lasting impact on Earth are on display at the John C. Hitt Library. From Earth to the Solar Systems is a collection of images that showcases the excitement of planetary exploration and the quest to understand the origin and evolution of the solar […]
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Ancient skulls found in Winter Garden puzzle experts
At first, it appeared to be a discovery with sinister implications: Two skulls unearthed by a swimming pool contractor in a Winter Garden neighborhood. Now, the human remains are the focus of an archaeological mystery. The skulls, about a dozen pottery shards and textiles were discovered in the sand in January— a finding that left a […]
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Event: Using Virtual Reality to Treat Real Fears and Anxiety
Join UCF Psychology professor Dr. Deborah Beidel for her lecture on using virtual reality to treat real fears and anxiety. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 22nd from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm. Twenty-five years of research has demonstrated that exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including social phobia and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). The […]
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New UCF tech may lead to inexpensive biofuel
University of Central Florida chemistry professor’s low-tech process for breaking down raw materials into sugar may be the linchpin for making low cost biofuels. Thor Renewable Energy Inc. has secured an exclusive license to the technology and plans to expand its commercial-scale biofuel production facilities to Florida’s Space Coast later this year. Richard Blair, assistant […]
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UCF Alumni chapters team up to rebuild oyster reefs
On Saturday, May 12, nearly 25 volunteers from the UCF Alumni Association’s Community Volunteers Alumni Chapter and Space Coast Alumni Chapter, along with UCF undergraduate and graduate students, joined on an oyster restoration project at Canaveral National Seashore in Volusia County. The project was in conjunction with the Brevard Zoo and The Nature Conservancy’s ongoing […]
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Gen Y grads more likely to launch start-ups
According to a 2012 report by the Kauffman Foundation, the largest entrepreneurial foundation in the U.S., 29.4% of entrepreneurs were 20 to 34 years old, and roughly 160,000 start-ups a month were led by Millennials in 2011. Even though 40% of 8- to 24-year-olds Kauffman polled say they would like to start a business, “There […]
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Congress clashes over student loan rate
About 450,000 Florida college students will pay an average of $979 more for new federal loans starting July 1 unless Congress agrees to freeze the current interest rate at 3.4 percent. Facing a bleak job market, some students are pressuring Congress to spare them from higher payments, and members of both parties on Capitol Hill say they […]
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Sociology student wins hurdle event at Conference USA outdoor championship
Sociology student Jackie Coward recently won the 100meter hurdle even at the Conference USA outdoor championship. She medaled and recorded times among the NCAA’s top 25 in the 100 hurdles. Corward retained her title as the 100 hurdles champion by picking up her third gold medal of her career in the event with a time of 13.10 […]
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Video: Computers inplanted in humans may be the next big thing
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist John Bersia explores the current international issues with world-renowned newsmakers, authors, scholars and experts to create an awareness and understanding of the global community. Technology and innovation expert Ayesha Khanna thinks computers inplanted in humans may be the next big thing.
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UCF Biologists Lead Hunt for Rare Snakes
A team of University of Central Florida biologists, volunteers from the community, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will search for a rare and threatened water snake at Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach May 15-20. The federally funded project is aimed at studying the genetics of the Atlantic Salt Marsh snake. Researchers hope […]
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Thank you for your support in the Faculty & Staff Campaign
The Dean served a pizza lunch to the Department of Sociology for their generous participation in the recent Faculty & Staff Campaign. Thanks for your support! To donate to the College of Sciences please visit this website.
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Battle of the sexes brewing in drug store aisles
There’s a battle of the sexes going on inside every store. From moisturizer to deodorant to razors, women are paying more. Local 6 took cameras to a local skin care and cosmetics factory to get some answers and figure out how we women can start fighting back. When customers walk down any drug store aisle, […]
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Coastal residents, beachgoers should dim lights or face fines
Turn off or shade those beach lights tonight, or you could face a fine and jail time for disorienting endangered baby sea turtles. Under local ordinances, coastal residents must keep their lights from reaching the beach during official sea turtle nesting season, which runs today through Oct. 31. Llew Ehrhart, a marine turtle biologist who […]
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Democrats work to boost Rivera challenger
In an apparent effort to boost the visibility of a low-profile contender going after a potentially vulnerable incumbent, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Tuesday added Gloria Romero Roses to its list of “emerging races” that could help the party regain control of the U.S. House. Roses is a relatively unknown candidate running against Republican Congressman […]
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Political science grad tackling AIDS and malaria
Shane Meckler, a 2011 Political Science graduate, is in Mozambique tackling AIDS and malaria as a Community Health Peace Corps Volunteer. “I have worked with my supervisor to give presentations on malaria prevention to a women’s group within our organization known as ‘Anamai Wakakombererwa’ in the local Bantu dialect,” he said. “It translates to ‘Blessed Mothers,’ and […]
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A colourful way to size up nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be sized thanks to the localised surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect observed in gold, silver and copper particles. This phenomenon arises as incident light interacts with surface electrons and is scattered. It forms the basis of many of the applications of nanoparticles in photonics, for instance. The team explains that the approach is […]
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Student’s thesis wins prestigious award
Congratulations to Miguel Ubiles, whose thesis “Affirmative Action in Higher Education and the Talented Twenty Program in Florida” was selected for the Best MA Thesis Award 2011-2012. The award, bestowed on Ubiles by the UCF and the Political Science department, has been generously sponsored by Cengage Learning. Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative […]
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Photography and social media to promote biodiversity
The Biology department recently hosted an event with photographer and blogger Alex Wild. The event “Using Photography and Social Media to Promote Biodiversity” was created so Wild could explain how new technology is changing the environmental landscape and provides pointers on how to participate. Americans are spending less time outdoors and more time glued to technology. On the surface, this […]
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Psychology grad lands job with View Media
Amanda Forbus, a recent Psychology grad from UCF, landed a job with View Media, based in Orlando, Florida. Forbus has had a passion for Contextual Marketing and Social Media Management for over three years and has been working in in the industry since. These specialties will expand ViewMedia’s already extensive list of online marketing services. […]
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Space miners seek riches in nearby asteroids
A team of venture capitalists and explorers backed by film director James Cameron, billionaire Ross Perot and Google chief executive Larry Page is proposing to bring asteroid mining closer to reality. Scientists are, of course, keen to see samples in their labs. Of particular interest, says Humberto Campins, a planetary scientist at the University of Central […]
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Chemistry Team devlops probes that may be useful to study Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
Two-photon fluorescence microscopy imaging of cellular oxidative stress using profluorescent nitroxides Oxidative stress is thought to play a key role in a number of conditions, cardiovascular aging, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. With the increasing prevalence of these diseases, there are few methods to monitor molecular components that cause oxidative stress in vivo. Prof. Kevin […]
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Photos: UCF Arboretum
The Orlando Sentinel visited the UCF Arboretum and shot several great photos of nature on our campus. Check out all of the photos here.