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Showcasing the Sciences
This weekend, as a part of Family Weekend, the UCF College of Sciences is participating in the 2014 College Showcase. On Sept. 20, from noon – 2 p.m. the College of Sciences will be showcasing their Psychology Department. On display will be their research areas in which high technology is used to help a variety […]
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Psychology Graduate Students Win Prestigious Award
The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) has presented the 2014 Stuart C. Tentoni Outstanding Professional Development Award to the UCF program, ‘Diverse doctoral students: bridging the gap between culture and psychology.’ The symposium provided a forum for an open dialogue about diverse students’ unique experiences and challenges in doctoral programs. The focus was […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series Launches in a Spicy New Venue
On Sept. 9, Dr. James Alan Fox will be kicking off the Distinguished Speaker Series in Winter Park at Cocina 214. Fox will be speaking about “Mass Shootings in America: Myths and Realities.” Specifically, he will talk about how these events are more methodical than people imagine and that increasing our understanding of mass murders […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series With A Spicy New Venue
The College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida will be presenting the Distinguished Speaker Series at a brand new venue this year, Cocina214. This Mexican and Tex Mex kitchen is sure to bring some spice to this series starting in September. The series brings renowned speakers from across the country to enrich the […]
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Congratulations College of Sciences Summer Ph.D. Graduates
In a reception hosted by Dean Michael Johnson, the College of Sciences honored 11 Ph.D graduates on Friday, August 1, 2014. The Ph.D. graduates attended the reception in the Physical Sciences Building on the UCF campus with their families and faculty advisors. Associate Dean Teresa Dorman hosted a presentation that individually recognized each graduate with their faculty advisor […]
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Cornerstone Member of the UCF Family Celebrates Retirement
This year, after 42 years of service, the College of Sciences’ esteemed Associate Dean, Dr. John M. “Jack” McGuire, will retire. In honor of his retirement, the College of Sciences will host a reception Monday, June 30, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Jack comments, “After 42 years at FTU, [now] UCF, I’m ready to move […]
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Professors Lead Students to Post-Grad Success
As the saying goes, it’s not what you know, but who you know. But, according to a recent study, it might be how well your teachers know you, too. A Gallup-Purdue Index report, released May 6, shows that college graduates who had a professor who “stimulated them, cared about them and encouraged their hopes and […]
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Need a Psychology Internship? COS Has You Covered
How do you find a good Psychology internship? You can search for one on your own. Use your status as a UCF student and ask your local community members if they need a volunteer intern. Try doing a Google search of the type of experience you want. For example: Google “Mental Health Counselor in Orlando” […]
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Seeing Red – Linking Color Perception to Schizophrenia
Earlier this year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) began funding 26 UCF research projects totalling $7.2 million in grants. Among those many projects, Dr. Jeffrey Bedwell received $404,000 toward his research on the link between schizophrenia and early visual processing abnormalities, in other words, seeing colors and objects differently than expected. Much progress has […]
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Avoiding Deep Impact: UCF, NASA Study Spaceship Teamwork
Visiting Mars in 2030 is going to take some engineering ingenuity, but making sure astronauts make the long, cramped journey without driving each other crazy is going to be just as tricky. It’s estimated that a round trip to Mars will take at least two years. That’s why NASA is investing millions of dollars trying […]
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College of Sciences Graduation Reception Becomes College Tradition
The College of Sciences hosted over 1,000 people at its second graduation reception on Saturday, May 3 for graduating students to celebrate their accomplishment with classmates, family and faculty. Event attendance tripled in size in comparison to the fall 2013 reception with a line that wrapped around the Psychology building’s sidewalk and went out onto […]
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How to Care For Elderly Family Members, While Caring for Yourself
As Americans struggle to care for a rapidly aging population, approximately 43.5 million people have assumed caregiver roles for aging family members and another 14.9 million are caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. In response to that need, UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine physicians practice, is partnering with the UCF Department […]
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Ph.D. Students Celebrate With Special Graduation Reception
May 2, 2014 the College of Sciences celebrated our new Ph.D’s at a special graduation reception. The event was held in the afternoon in the Physical Sciences building. Student’s family members and faculty advisers were in attendance. Associate Dean Teresa Dorman hosted a presentation that individually recognized each graduate with their faculty adviser and read a […]
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UCF Faculty Rise to New Heights: 2014 Promotion and Tenure
The College of Sciences is pleased to announce all faculty members who were promoted or earned tenure this year. Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor Joanna Mishtal, Anthropology Dmitry Kolpashchikov, Chemistry William Kinnally, Communication Andrew Nevai, Mathematics Masahiro Ishigami, Physics Promotion to Associate Lecturer Christine Hanlon, Communication Archana Dubey, Physics Cyrus Azimi, Psychology Shannon Whitten, […]
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Webinar for Youngest Trauma Victims
A webinar entitled “Trauma in Young Children Under 4-Years of Age: Attachment, Neurobiology, and Interventions was developed by Dr. Kim Renk, Psychology Department, and was made available on the Military Families Learning Network in April. In this webinar, Dr. Kimberly Renk explores how young children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of trauma, especially when […]
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Incentive Awards in Teaching, Research & Scholarship Go To………….
The College of Sciences is elated to announce the 2013-2014 winners for the Teaching Incentive Program, Research Incentive Award, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. As Dean Michael Johnson said, “this is a very accomplished group.” Each year, UCF’s Academic Affairs’ Office of Faculty Excellence gives incentive awards to outstanding faculty for their dedication to teaching, […]
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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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Your UCF Journey Doesn’t End at Graduation
Each semester, UCF’s graduating students look forward to the commencement ceremony as a celebratory end to their college careers. However, their connection to UCF doesn’t have to end. At the 2014 spring commencement ceremony, graduates from the College of Sciences will have the opportunity to hear from COS alumnus, Dr. Andre J. Garcia, ’08, who […]
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Science in Action
Recently published in the American Psychological Association (APA) online, Dr. Eduardo Salas brings science to life. “My job is to study and solve. In nearly 30 years, I’ve never been bored”, says Salas. Like every operational machine, a company functions due to the collaboration of incorporated mechanics. In order for said company to run smoothly […]
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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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Battling PTSD at the UCF RESTORES Clinic
Just reading labels on the rows of little jars seems like enough to trigger a traumatic memory: CORDITE, DIESEL FUEL, BURNING TRASH, BODY ODOR, GUNPOWDER, BURNT HAIR. And if it doesn’t, the carefully concocted scents inside — delivered to patients’ nostrils with precision fans while they “see” corresponding visuals inside high-tech headsets — almost certainly […]
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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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Career Achievement Award
Dr. Mark Neider will receive the Earl Alluisi Award for Early Career Achievement at this year’s American Psychological Association’s (APA) convention in Washington, DC. This award was presented by Division 21 of the APA. APA Division 21 represents the Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology areas of psychological research. The award recognizes outstanding achievements made by […]
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Alumna is Nominated for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2014 Woman of the Year
Jaclyn Herbst, ’13 graduated last May with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. The skills she developed from her psychology background have proven to be an asset in her new career as a financial advisor for National Life Group. She reminds us that understanding human behavior is not only based […]
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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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Mysteries of the Mind
If you’ve ever been presented the opportunity to catch a viewing of the film, ‘A Beautiful Mind’, it escapes your reasoning the lead character is dealing with schizophrenia. As landmark events begin to unfold, you piece together each clue noticed until the unforeseen realization occurs, “It was all of his own creation!” Schizophrenia has a way of […]
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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 […]