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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 […]
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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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Psychology Student Wins National Fellowship
Psychology student Becky Grossman has been awarded the national Leslie W. Joyce and Paul W. Thayer Graduate Fellowship in I-O Psychology. Only one of these awards is given out each year nationwide and the amount of the award is $10,000. The SIOP (Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology) Foundation offers this graduate student fellowship, which recognizes the […]
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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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The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Dana Joseph, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, had her research on emotional intelligence highlighted in article published on January 2, 2014, in The Atlantic. The Atlantic online publication founded in 1857, covers news and analysis on politics, business, culture, technology, national, international and life on the official site of The Atlantic Magazine. From the […]
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Knights Earn Their Place in a Fairytale Fiesta
Last Wednesday, January 1st, the Knights kicked off the new year by beating Baylor 52-42 to become the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl champions! In honor of this victory, Knights fans are invited to attend a huge pep rally dubbed the #UCFiesta. The #UCFiesta will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm in the CFE Arena. Admission […]
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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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ADHD Study Shows Expensive Programs Don’t Help
Many parents spend thousands of dollars on computer-based training programs that claim to help children succeed in the classroom and in peer relationships while reducing hyperactivity and inattentiveness. But a University of Central Florida researcher says parents are better off saving their hard-earned cash. Psychology professor Mark Rapport’s research team spent two years analyzing the data from […]
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Twenty one researchers in areas ranging from optics, medicine, psychology and education were recognized last week in what has become a much-anticipated campus tradition – induction into the UCF Millionaires Club. The club, which was established in 2000, recognizes researchers who have received external sponsored funding of $1 million or more in the last fiscal […]
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Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology Earns Reaccreditation
UCF’s Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology earned an exceptional reaccreditation this year by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). The program was reaccredited for a 7-year period, which is the longest period that the APA will award for re-accreditation. Accreditation means that institutional or program quality has been judged to be at an […]
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Lifeline for Veterans With PTSD and Children With Social Anxiety
Veterans coping with PTSD and children terrified at the idea of making friends are among the many people who turn to UCF psychology professor Deborah Beidel for help. Beidel, who runs UCF RESTORES (RESearch and Treatment On Responses to Extreme Stressors), began working at UCF in 2007. The center treats children with anxiety disorders by […]