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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 […]
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Meet a UCF Ambassador Who Digs Giving Back
Kaye-Alese Green is a redshirt junior on UCF’s women’s volleyball team who has been selected twice to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. As a member of UCF’s President’s Leadership Council, she serves as an official ambassador to the university. Green was born in Long Beach, Calif., and lived in several states while growing […]
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‘Lions and Dolphins and Mines, Oh My!
She was just 4 years old when she made one of the biggest decisions of her life. It was a fateful trip to SeaWorld San Antonio, where she touched a dolphin and saw all of the park’s aquatic shows that sealed the deal. “I’m going to work with those animals when I grow up!” she […]
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Second Annual Western Region Undergraduate Showcase
2nd Annual Western Region Undergraduate Showcase UCF undergraduates in the Western Regional Campuses are presenting their recent and ongoing professional engagement experiences to the academic community. You are invited to view these presentations at the 2nd Annual Western Region Undergraduate Showcase at the UCF Ocala campus: November 14, 2013 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The […]
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November Alumni Class Notes
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Amanda Castro, ’12, was promoted at 41NBC/WMGT in Macon, Ga. She is the new co-anchor of the morning newscast, Daybreak. She graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in radio-TV. Kyle A. Diamantas, ’10, has joined […]
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Psychology Tops the List as Most Popular Major at UCF
UCF’s Top Two Majors are Health Related While the University of Central Florida is historically known as a technological school, it turns out that its top two undergraduate majors are health-related professions. Nursing is the second most popular major at UCF, but psychology tops the list. Psychology Department Chair Jeffery Cassisi says it’s no surprise […]
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New APA Guidelines for the Psychology Major
The APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major 2.0 (hereinafter referred to as Guidelines 2.0) represents a national effort to describe and develop high-quality undergraduate programs in psychology. Guidelines 2.0 grew out of an expectation expressed in the first iteration of the Guidelines that policy documents on curricular matters should be living documents, meaning that […]
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Technology to Prevent High-Risk Drinking among College Students
Psychology professor, Dr. Michael Dunn is one of three winners of the Technology-based Products to Prevent High-risk Drinking among College Students Challenge. Dr. Dunn won second place ($30,000) for the University of Central Florida’s Expectancy Challenge Alcohol Literacy Curriculum (ECALC) mobile application, which focuses on changing key expectancy processes to reduce risky alcohol use and […]
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Annual Women of Distinction Mentoring Award
Dr. Chrysalis Wright wins the Annual Women of Distinction Mentoring Award given by the UCF Center for Success of Women Faculty. This award recognizes Dr. Wright’s extensive mentorship activities. Dr. Wright started a highly successful regional campus psychology undergraduate research lab soon after joining the Psychology Department and Western Region at UCF in the fall […]
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Alumni Climb The Career Ladder
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Melissa Arocha, ’06, is the managing partner and co-founder of Silhouette Group, an award winning event planning, design and lifestyle marketing company based in New York City. At the 2013 International Special Events Society (ISES) Big Apple Awards, the […]
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Students and Professors are ‘Better Together’ for Undergraduate Research
The Summer 2013 edition of the Pegasus features Dr. Costas Efthimiou (Physics) and Dr. Steven Berman (Psychology) – College of Sciences professors working in collaboration with their students to produce amazing results in undergraduate research. Dr. Efthimiou worked on a research project with Christopher Frye involving string theory and how it relates to Einstein’s theory of […]
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After the acquittal: The need for honest dialogue about racial prejudice and stereotyping
This story is reposted from the American Psychological Association. By Gwendolyn Puryear Keita, PhD Psychological research shows that people often notice differences between themselves and others, but judgments about the differences can be based on biased thinking. A national uproar George Zimmerman’s acquittal of second degree murder charges in the shooting death of unarmed teenager […]
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Donna Lucas: UCF’s Employee of the Month
Donna Lucas, Administrative Assistant for the Department of Psychology was awarded UCF’s Employee of the Month for July! This award is in recognition of her hard work, commitment, and loyalty to the Department and the University. Lucas has taken on an ever expanding role and increased duties in her position. Furthermore, she was integral to […]
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Hot careers: Sport psychology
This story is reposted from the American Psychological Association. Charlie Brown, PhD, was looking for a new dimension in his psychology career — a way to merge his professional skills in strategic problem-solving with his personal interests in athletics and travel. A recreational triathlete and avid skier, Brown found the perfect fit in sport psychology. […]
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Alumna’s First Novel Gets Nominated for Award
Lindsay Moynihan, ’13, has always had a passion for storytelling and recently published her first novel called, The Waiting Tree. The book is described to be in the young adult, contemporary and LGBT genres. It has been nominated for the coveted American Library Association’s 2014 Rainbow List. Moynihan currently lives in Orlando, Florida where she […]
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APA leaders join the dialogue at the White House National Conference on Mental Health
This is an excerpt from the American Psychological Association, read the entire piece here. APA President Donald Bersoff, PhD, JD, and CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, called for the inclusion of mental health care in primary care at the White House National Conference on Mental Health on June 3. Mental health professionals’ vital importance to […]
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COS Professors Receive UCF’s Most Prestigious Award
To be recognized as a Pegasus Professor is the most prestigious award a faculty member can receive at UCF, and this year the College of Sciences was privileged to have three of its professors honored with this accolade. Deborah Beidel, Humberto Campins and James D. Wright were chosen from the College of Sciences for their […]
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Honor, Courage and Commitment
Congratulations to alumnus, Jeffrey N. Aybar, ’12, for recently completing U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Aybar completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis […]
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NASA Awards $1.8 Million to Psychology Professor
Pegasus Professor and Trustee Chair, Eduardo Salas, was selected for two of the 23 awards that NASA and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute announced for its crew health program. Proposals were openly solicited from academia, industry and government laboratories and were judged for scientific merit by non-NASA technical experts. The issue being addressed is astronaut health and performance risks for future […]
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Science Cafés featuring UCF scientists
As part of our celebrations for the UCF 50th Anniversary the College of Sciences will be hosting several Science Cafés to showcase our Pegasus Professors and discuss Science Beyond UCF with the Central Florida community. Admission is free, and you need no reservation—just come ready to listen and contribute. Each speaker will begin their presentation at […]