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Kurdish Political Studies Program: Peace Activism in Tumultuous Times
Monday, May 23, 2016 10:30 a.m. to noon Howard Phillips Hall, Room 302 Turkey, a key country in the Middle East and a NATO member, has been witnessed a spiral of political violence since last summer. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Yenigün will talk about the country’s nascent peace movement in this context characterized by an intensified conflict […]
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Conference to Tackle Middle East Water Challenge
The UCF Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies (PMBF Program) is co-hosting a dialogue conference entitled The Water Energy Food Nexus: An Integrated Approach to the Middle East Water Challenge. The conference, which is part of the program’s ongoing Regional Resources Initiative, will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, […]
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A Dyadic Approach to Diaspora Politics
Dr. Nikola Mirilovic, assistant professor, has recently published an article titled “Regime Type and Diaspora Politics: A Dyadic Approach.” This article was published by Foreign Policy Analysis. The article examines why some diaspora groups are more influential then others in helping facilitate cooperation between their country of origin and their country of residence. Dr. Mirilovic […]
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COS Celebrates its New Alumni
The UCF College of Sciences continued the tradition of honoring its graduates with a post-ceremony reception jointly hosted by the college and its academic departments. The reception was held in the UCF Psychology building immediately following the college’s spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016. More than 1,200 College of Sciences’ graduates walked at […]
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How ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Reflects America’s Soul
It’s almost impossible to avoid all the hype about the upcoming Marvel Comics-inspired film – Captain America: Civil War. Hollywood is banking on the legions of loyal – some might say crazy – fans who dress up as their favorite character, attend conventions, flock to YouTube with speculation about comic-inspired movie storylines and buy lots […]
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COS Faculty Receive Incentive Awards
The College of Sciences is proud to announce the 2015-2016 winners for the Teaching Incentive Program and Research Incentive Award. Each year, UCF’s Academic Affairs’ Office of Faculty Excellence gives incentive awards to outstanding faculty for their dedication to teaching, research and scholarship. Every award winner, whether holding a nine or 12 month contract, is given […]
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Fall 2016 IC CAE Study Abroad Scholarship
The Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) is offering a study abroad scholarship for Fall 2016. The IC CAE is a grant-funded program, housed in the Political Science Department. Its main goal is to prepare students, by enhancing critical skills and knowledge deemed essential by the intelligence community, for careers in intelligence and national […]
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UCF Alumnus Encourages Higher Ed
Mark Perez, ’04, ’07, says his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from UCF have been essential to his career. From its influential faculty to its countless opportunities, UCF has played a major role in his professional development. Perez learned the significance of higher education while at UCF and carried that lesson to his […]
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COS Celebrates Faculty Promotions
Promotion is a mark of accomplishment and a gratifying recognition from one’s peers. Because of their hard work and dedication, the following College of Sciences faculty and staff members have been promoted or have earned tenure this year. Promotion to Professor Emeritus/Emerita Ida Cook, Ph.D. – Sociology Robert Dipboye, Ph.D. – Psychology Promotion […]
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The Power of Studying Abroad
Political Science undergraduate student Nicholas Maier spent the winter semester studying at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany. Nick participated in the UCF Study Abroad program, a two-student exchange through the UCF Political Science Department which allowed him to spend September through the end of February in Germany. At UCF, he has worked on several projects in […]
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Role of Ideology in International Relations
Dr. Nikola Mirilovic, assistant professor, recently published a co-authored article with associate professor Dr. Myunghee Kim. The article appears in Political Studies titled “Ideology and Threat Perceptions: American Public Opinion toward China and Iran.” The article examines what determines threat perceptions in the context of potential interstate conflict. The authors argue that ideological cleavages and issues usually regarded […]
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COS Excellence in Academics
The UCF College of Graduate Studies recognized graduate students and faculty for excellence in research, teaching and mentoring at an awards ceremony during the 13th Annual Graduate Research Forum on April 5, 2016. Each year the Graduate Council Program Review and Awards Committee reviews college nominations and recognizes graduate students for the University Graduate Awards […]
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COS Shines at Student Research Week
Student Research Week celebrates the research and creative projects of UCF undergraduate and graduate students. From April 4 through April 7, graduate and undergraduate students attended workshops, presented research, developed research skills, and met with researchers. On April 5 and April 7, students from all disciplines, shared their research with the UCF community at the annual Graduate […]
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Indian Journalists Visit Central Florida
Journalists from several Indian news organizations participated in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) visit to the Orlando area in April. The local schedule of activities was organized and facilitated by the World Affairs Council of Central Florida. Hailing from the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the journalists spent two weeks in various […]
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STEM Day at UCF
On Friday, April 8, more than one thousand students from the Central Florida area spilled on to UCF campus for STEM day. STEM day is a bi-annual outreach event for K-12 students interested in learning more about the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The day featured a wide variety of activities focused on STEM […]
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Asian Cultural Association Hosts Master Percussionists
On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the Asian Cultural Association (ACA) presented a performance by Zakir Hussain and The Masters of Percussion. The India Center at UCF was a partner in this event. The group of five musicians used a variety of northern and southern Indian percussion and melodic instruments for a Hindustani percussion performance. Several […]
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President’s Leadership Council
5 College of Sciences’ students who exemplify well-rounded excellence through leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the university and community, were recently selected to serve on the 2016-2017 President’s Leadership Council (PLC). Chosen by a committee of faculty, staff, and students, the President’s Leadership Council is comprised of ambassadors for the university in a […]
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Researching Civil Conflict and His Future
Last summer undergraduate student Jose Santana had the pleasure of participating in a unique program that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in graduate-level research. Held at the University of North Texas, The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Civil Management and Peace Science is an eight week in-residence program that incorporates […]
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UCF Talks Kurdish Issues in D.C.
Story by Jessica Squires Friday, April 1, 2016 What are the current and future prospects for Iraqi Kurdistan? That’s what audiences at two presentations in Washington, D.C., organized by UCF’s Global Perspectives Office, came to discuss last week. The forums were a product of the partnership between UCF and Soran University, which is located in […]
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Political Science Alumna Credits UCF Diversity
Diversity is what brought Susan Revello, ’83, to UCF and after 27 years in the public relations sector, she still credits her success to the diverse opportunities her political science degree provided her. Revello is the president and owner of FORWARD Florida media, a digital media company covering economic development that also produces an award-winning magazine. FORWARD […]
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Excellence in Online Education
UCF ranks at No. 15 in the nation for the Best Online Colleges for 2016, according to thebestschools.org. Online learning has increased tremendously over the last decade. It is estimated that over 7 million higher education students are e-learners. E-learners make up about one third of the overall higher education student body population in the U.S. UCF’s College […]
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College of Sciences Recognizes its Newest Group of Outstanding AlumKnights
On March 3, the UCF College of Sciences and its alumni chapter hosted their second annual Outstanding AlumKnights awards ceremony. The college’s dean, Michael Johnson, hosted this year’s festivities, which took place in the Grand Ballroom of the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, where guests enjoyed music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a photo booth, in addition to […]
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UCF Alumnus Klinks Drinks to Doorsteps
Craig Bolz, ’14, clearly remembers the moment his company, Klink, closed its first deal. After months of hard work and financial investment into building his company, the day they partnered with a liquor store on deliveries was an unforgettable day. Bolz is founding partner and chief operating officer of Klink, the mobile app and website […]
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Bill Nye Comes to UCF
Get your bow ties ready because Bill Nye is coming to UCF! Students, faculty and staff are invited to spend “An Afternoon with Bill Nye,” popularly known as “The Science Guy,” on March 15, 2016. Nye won America’s heart as the star of the live-action educational comedy that aired on PBS from 1993-1998. He famously […]
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Recognizing the Future of Foreign Policy
As a political adviser at the Brazilian House of Representatives and a Ph.D. candidate in Security Studies at UCF, Marcos Degaut‘s paper “Do the BRICS Still Matter” was showcased in New Framework’s 2015’s Best Reads in Foreign Policy. Published in Medium, this publishing platform is a community of readers and writers offering unique perspectives on ideas […]
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COS Student Captures Coveted Internship
Alex Alvarado is learning in a very different classroom this semester: the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The UCF junior, who is pursuing a B.S. degree in Legal Studies, with a minor in Intelligence and National Security, is working in the office of Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who represents Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The new Intelligence and National Security […]
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UCF’s Hall to Early Success
As the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United States, predating even the American Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi has been welcomed with open arms into the UCF Community. Founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan School of Law by four law students, this organization thrives on promoting a higher standard of […]
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Order of Pegasus Class of 2016
20 students have received the Order of Pegasus, UCF’s most prominent student award and six out of those 20 students representing the College of Sciences. The Order of Pegasus recognizes exemplary performance by undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of academic achievement, outstanding university involvement, leadership and community service. Because of the breadth of accomplishments required for this […]
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Researching Online Education
Kerstin Hamann, Philip Pollock, Bruce Wilson, and Ph.D. student Gary Smith recently published an article titled “Online Teaching and Assessment” in the journal PS: Political Science & Politics. In the article, the authors explore what the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning reveals about the effectiveness of online education in Political Science. They find that while […]
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Observation of Democratic peace
Dr. Michael Mousseau, professor and graduate coordinator, has recently published an article titled “Grasping the scientific evidence: The contractualist peace supersedes the democratic peace.” This article appears in Conflict Management and Peace Science. The article draws on new data and analyses to investigate whether the contractualist peace supersedes the democratic peace. Throughout the article, Dr. Mousseau has […]