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Civics Connection makes it to the College Board website
The Civics Connection is on the College Board website. It is an honor to be featured on such a prominent site. The Civics Connection: Conversations with Congress was developed by the institute and the United States Association of Former Members of Congress for high school and college-level American government courses. The video interviews also are […]
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UCF Earns a Top 5 U.S. News Ranking
COS students, faculty and staff should all be very proud of themselves. Your hard work has helped UCF earn its highest ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The University of Central Florida is the No. 4 “up-and-coming” school in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 best colleges rankings. UCF achieved its highest […]
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EVENT: Successful Women Seminar Series
The UCF Women’s Research Center proudly invites you to the first presentation in our “Successful Women Seminar Series.” Dr. Diane Chase, Executive Vice Provost for AcademicAffairs and Professor of Anthropology, will present “Digging Excellence: Archaeological Research and Academic Administration” on Thursday, February 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm with a reception to follow in […]
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Dr. John Schultz featured in Orlando Sentinel
UCF forensic-anthropology professor Dr. John Schultz was featured in the Orlando Sentinel for his work with Orange-Osceola Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia on a case involving the appearance of two skulls unearthed from a sandbar on the edge of an old Winter Garden migrant-worker camp. From the article, “Archaeologists — called in after the initial discovery of […]
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EVENT: International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference
The 2012 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times will bring together leaders, researchers, and experts from private industry, government and the academy to facilitate an international dialogue about how we can collectively understand, adapt and respond to the significant crisis communication challenges we face in the wake of growing skepticism, […]
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COS alumna releases book
UCF Communication Alumna, Lauren Berger of Intern Queen, Inc. released her new book: All Work, No Pay. From customizing cover letters to staying in touch with key contacts, Lauren Berger, author of “All Work, No Pay,” reveals some of the key lessons she learned from completing 15 internships in five years. You can become friends […]
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Science Scholarships Available: Apply by 3/30/12
The College of Sciences launched a new web site for students interested in scholarships. Donors interested in creating a scholarship can also inquire about opportunities to give through the site. http://scholarships.cos.ucf.edu has been designed to make the entire scholarship application process (information, award amount, criteria, and application form) online and paperless. The deadline is MARCH […]
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UCF asteroid expert: Humberto Campins
The Japanese are heading back into space on a second attempt to collect samples from a nearby asteroid. Hayabus 2, which got a green light to launch recently, will attempt to bring back a sample from asteroid 1999 JU3. The asteroid is a perfect specimen, said Humberto Campins, a University of Central Florida professor and […]
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Opportunity for science and math majors or recent alumni
Are you a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician, or statistician? Would you be interested in a 15 month (summer, fall, spring, summer) program that pays you to teach math or science in a public middle school or high school and simultaneously earning a MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)? Please see below, or visit http://education.ucf.edu/rtp3/
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EVENT: Oyster Mat-Making
Students, faculty and staff you are invited to join Dr. Linda Walters in her ongoing environmental project: Oyster Mat-Making. Dr. Walters and her team will be making the mats to prepare for restoration efforts in the Indian River Lagoon in 2012. The community oyster mat-making event is on campus from 1-3 PM on Saturday, February 4 at […]
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UCF psychology pre-doctoral internship program earns accreditation
Psychology majors now have one more reason to come to UCF — the Counseling Center’s Pre-Doctoral Internship Program in Professional Psychology is now officially accredited by the American Psychological Association. Karen Hofmann, a licensed psychologist and associate director of the training program, said that the Counseling Center wanted to set a higher standard for the school and its […]
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Math professor helps pioneer automated way to spot threats in large crowds
Engineers at the University of Central Florida are devising a way to use video to detect abnormal behavior in large crowds in an effort to help keep people safe from terrorist attacks. Professor Mubarak Shah heads the team that is using video streams, algorithms and a unique analysis to figure out how crowds behave and […]
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Scholarship opportunity
You could win a $500 scholarship from the William K. Grasty Memorial. For more info and a copy of the application click here.
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Eduardo Salas featured on UCF TODAY
Dr. Eduardo Salas serves as a University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology. He also holds an appointment as program director for the Human Systems Integration Research Department at the Institute for Simulation & Training. Salas previously was a senior research psychologist and head of the Training Technology Development Branch of NAVAIR Orlando for […]
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EVENT: UCF Arboretum and Campus Tour
Are you looking to learn more about the UCF campus? Or maybe you just want to see some pretty plants. Either way, UCF has an event for you. The UCF Arboretum and Campus Landscapes Tour will run on Wednesday Jan. 25th from 1pm-3pm. The tour is free and open to the public. This guided tour […]
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VIDEO: COS Professional Achievement Award Winner
The COS Professional Achievement Award Winner for 2011, Yvette Gordon, is a UCF Math graduate from ’88 and ’93. Learn more about the UCF Math Department and hear Yvette Gordon’s story in the video below.
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Event: Volunteer with UCF’s Arboretum
The UCF Arboretum together with Landscape & Natural Resources is happy to offer volunteer opportunities Monday through Friday! Students, faculty and staff are welcomed to show up a bit early to at the office for any of the volunteer shifts, which are as follows: Mon. 8am and 10am Landscaping Tues. 8am and 10am Landscaping Wed. […]
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Students: Submit your graduate research forum proposals
Graduate Research Forum Proposals are now being accepted. UCF’s Ninth Annual Graduate Research Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The Forum is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and creative projects while receiving valuable feedback. A cash award of $500 is given for best poster in each category and all participants […]
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Students: UCF has scholarships for you
Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is pleased to again offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible. […]
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Fulbright Scholar teaching psychology students
UCF psychology students are in for a special, academic treat this semester. A Fulbright Scholar from Turkey is teaching cross-cultural psychology courses at UCF’s Cocoa and Palm Bay campuses and giving guest lectures on Internet addiction this semester. Huseyin Dogan, chair of the psychology department at Meliksah University in Turkey, comes to Central Florida as part […]
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New Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Vieux
Dr. Andrea Vieux has recently joined the Department of Political Science at UCF. Dr. Vieux graduated in May of 2010 with a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Her primary areas of study are American politics and public policy, with a focus on state and local politics, urban politics, political behavior, and K-12 […]
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EVENT: Day at the Capitol
The Student Government Association will be hosting its annual Day at the Capitol next month. This event is especially interesting for Political Science students, but all students will have the opportunity to take a day-long lobbying trip to the state capitol in Tallahassee, FL. They will also have the opportunity to meet with members of […]
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EVENT: Author, commentator to speak at UCF
Author and radio commentator Rachel Louise Snyder will speak Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. In addition to the Global Perspectives Office, sponsors and partners include the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF International Services Center and the Global Connections Foundation. Snyder will give a presentation […]
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COS student to speak at UF about social media
Jerriann Sullivan will be speaking at the University of Florida about social media and the Casey Anthony case. Jerriann was selected by the Orlando Sentinel to join the breaking news team covering the Casey Anthony trial on various social media sites. She has won several awards from the Tribune-owned company for her work during the […]
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Political Science student featured in article
Anna Eskamani, 21, vice president of College Democrats at the University of Central Florida and a Political Science student with the College of Sciences was recently featured in an article by the Orlando Sentinel about social media and politics. “Supporters who share behind-the-scenes pictures and videos of a political gathering, party goals and accomplishments on […]
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COS student on CNN
CNN will be filming a COS student at UCF tomorrow, January 11. Ida Eskamani, a Communication student, will be featured on the cable news network for her active role in politics. Eskamani is the current President of the UCF College Democrats and and was instrumental in WUCF’s acquisition of PBS last year. It will be an honor […]
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Carrie Whitcomb wins prestigious Forensic Science Award
Carrie Whitcomb, Director of the National Center for Forensic Science at the University of Central Florida, was awarded the 2011th addition to The Briggs White Award. She received her own Briggs White Award plaque and is pictured with it and the Dean in the above photo. When Dr. Briggs White became the Director of the FBI […]
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Dr. Bishop retires, Dr. Hinkle to serve as interim vice provost
The following is a message from Provost Tony Waldrop Dr. Patricia Bishop retired from UCF effective January 5, 2012. Since June of 2000, Dr. Bishop served with great distinction as vice provost and dean, first of Graduate Studies and continuing as vice provost and dean when UCF created the College of Graduate Studies in July of […]
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COS alumna starts magazine
COS Alumna Nikki Stephens graduated from the journalism program at UCF and started her own online magazine. Edge Magazine is a watersports magazine for women. It focuses on the sport, the clothing and the top celebrities in the field. Stephens is looking for honest feedback on her work and would love to hear what UCF students think. She is also looking […]
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Political Science Dept. launches program focused on challenges facing small countries
Issues that have particular consequences for small countries, including those in the Caribbean, will be the focus of a new program at the University of Central Florida. The Isle of Man Small Countries Program aims to develop greater awareness about small countries; encourage the exchange of information about their security, political, economic, social and environmental […]