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Psychology professor recognized with lifetime achievement award
The Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGroup) at its 2012 conference honored UCF Trustee Chair and Professor of Psychology, Dr. Eduardo Salas with the group’s Joseph E. McGrath Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Study of Groups. The award recognizes the recipient for “scholarly contributions to the understanding and improvement of team performance.” Dr. Salas […]
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UCF grad releases first of five new books
AMACOM is set to release the first of five books authored by John Mattone, a leadership thinker and talent expert. Mattone received a M.S. Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from UCF. “Talent Leadership: A Proven Method for Identifying and Developing High-Potential Employees” is due to be released on October 17th, 2012. This book is currently ranked by […]
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Psychology student promotes veganism in downtown Orlando
UCF Psychology student Keila Villageas has been providing vegan samples in conjunction with the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, which set up in downtown Orlando recently to promote veganism by providing free food samples and also to protest the treatment of animals in the meat industry. She said her love of animals drew her to the organization. “I’m against animal […]
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Learning about team training from NASA’s mission to Mars
With the success of the Mars Curiosity rover, NASA is shooting for the stars, with the goal of setting foot on Mars by the mid-2030s. To accomplish this feat, the astronauts will face long hours, high stakes, close quarters, and little leeway for inefficiency or error–many of the same challenges that startups and small businesses encounter. […]
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Save the Date: UCF Grad Fair
Individuals with a graduate degree earn about 30% more annually than individuals with a baccalaureate degree alone, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau study. If you are interested in graduate school, clear your schedule now for Wednesday, September 12, when the University of Central Florida will host its annual Grad Fair. It will be […]
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Student’s research focuses on blindfolded strangers
Joshua Moussa, a UCF psychology student, is leading the research and development initiatives for Pick Your New Opportunities, an organization that introduces people to new acquaintances while blindfolded. “Everyone has a fear. We are so into our phones or on the computer and we have Facebook, but it’s not the real way to meet someone. This encourages people to […]
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A deeper understanding of adolescents and behavior problems
UCF psychology graduate student Brea-Anne Lauer and UCF Understanding Children and Families Laboratory director Kimberly Renk recently completed a study on the characteristics related to the perceptions of peer behavior problems. “I think that the biggest take away message is that adolescents can and do make active comparisons of their peers based on the behaviors that their […]
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Pre and post training ‘just as important as induction process’ at workplace
When the money that is spent in training employees is utilised well, “training and development activities allow organizations to adapt, compete, excel, innovate, produce, be safe, improve service and reach goals”, a new study has revealed. Eduardo Salas and his colleagues from the University of Central Florida found that one of the most important things […]
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Psychology student wins scholarship money from blogging
UCF psychology student Destiny Watson was looking for scholarships online when she discovered CollegeNet, a website where students can blog competitively for scholarship money. Watson began blogging about things that interested her including the First Amendment, sports, raising money to pay for college and and body image. She blogged everyday and eventually won $1000 for being on a “top […]
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Psychology student named runner-up in Miss Florida pageant
Alexa Schmidt, Miss University of Central Florida, on Saturday narrowly missed becoming the fourth UCF consecutive student to be named Miss Florida. Schmidt, a Jacksonville senior majoring in psychology, was the first runner-up to the new Miss Florida, Laura McKeeman, a St. Petersburg TV sportscaster. Schmidt won $7,100 for being named runner-up and posting high scores […]
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UCF psychology student wins scholarship
Tiara J. Leath, a 2012-2013 Psychology student, was recently awarded a scholarship to help further her education at UCF. She received a Lake Wales Noon Rotary Club scholarship for her academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. Leath served as President of LWHS’s Interact Club (a Rotary student club) her senior year, received the 2011-12 Medical Academy Award […]
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Psychology professor receives award for contributions
UCF psychology professor Eduardo Salas has been presented with a Distinguished Professional Contributions Award, given annually by the Society of Industrial & Organizational Psychology for contributions to the practice of industrial and organizational psychology. “I consider myself a scientist practitioner – that is, I use science to solve organizational problems,” Salas said about the honor. […]
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COS students to compete in Miss Florida
In next week’s 2012 Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, nine of the 43 contestants are UCF students – so perhaps the streak will extend to four titles. The new contestants from UCF have career ambitions that range from providing therapy for brain trauma patients, to becoming a CPA, to performing as a classical pianist. The College […]
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PTSD treatment at UCF’s anxiety disorders clinic
Olfaction is one thing that distinguishes UCF’s Trauma Management Therapy (TMT) Program from other post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment programs. Dr. Deborah Beidel, director of the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic, uses olfactory stimulants such as “Moroccan marketplace,” “body odor” and “weapon fire” to stimulate the same part of the brain (the limbic system) that […]
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Faculty members honored for teaching, research achievements
About 100 faculty members have been recognized by UCF for their outstanding accomplishments in research and teaching. Professors were selected for Trustee Chair Professorships based on their extraordinary record of accomplishment in teaching, research and service. Recipients were Peter Hancock from the College of Sciences, Mubarak A. Shah from the College of Engineering and Computer Science […]
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Avatars may help children with social anxiety overcome fears
UCF Psychology professor and UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic Director Deborah Beidel has recently won a $500,000 grant from the The National Institute of Mental Health to fund the development of a new software that she hopes will allow children with social anxiety to overcome their fears. Working with the Atlanta-based company Virtually Better, Beidel and her team […]
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Psychology student explains May-Hem convention
When she was a little girl, Dawn Gomez, 19, lulled herself to sleep watching the horror films “Bride of Chucky” and “Friday the 13th.” So it’s no wonder that Gomez dressed as Batman’s enemy Poison Ivy and joined thousands of fellow goblins and ghouls at Spooky Empire’s May-Hem convention at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. The […]
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The science of training and development in organizations
Each year in the United States about $135 billion is spent in training employees — but those billions do not always improve the workplace because the skills often do not transfer to the actual job. “Learning is a way of life in organizations,” says Eduardo Salas, a psychological scientist from the University of Central Florida. […]
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Psychology grad honored as “Everyday Hero”
Claire Frenkel, a rowing team student-athlete who graduated last month with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, is this week’s Central Florida News 13 “Everyday Hero.” Frenkel was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her tonsils at the age of four. The form of cancer was so rare that she was one of the […]
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Internship opportunity for students
The Student/Farmworker Alliance needs energetic and committed young people to work as interns during the Fall 2012 semester. Dates for internships are flexible, but a three to four month commitment between September and December is preferred. The deadline for the internship application is Friday, June 22. For more information, including specific intern responsibilities and how to […]
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Students, grads receive more than $1 million from NSF
Students and alumni from the University of Central Florida have earned more than $1 million from the National Science Foundation to support their pursuits of advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Ten UCF students and graduates were named recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, which support outstanding graduate students […]
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Event: Using Virtual Reality to Treat Real Fears and Anxiety
Join UCF Psychology professor Dr. Deborah Beidel for her lecture on using virtual reality to treat real fears and anxiety. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 22nd from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm. Twenty-five years of research has demonstrated that exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including social phobia and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). The […]
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Psychology grad lands job with View Media
Amanda Forbus, a recent Psychology grad from UCF, landed a job with View Media, based in Orlando, Florida. Forbus has had a passion for Contextual Marketing and Social Media Management for over three years and has been working in in the industry since. These specialties will expand ViewMedia’s already extensive list of online marketing services. […]
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Risk vs. freedom: Older-driver debate leaves difficult choices
The Daytona Beach News-Journal recently wrote an article featuring a COS professor titled “Risk vs. freedom: Older-driver debate leaves difficult choices.” When it comes to our cognitive abilities and reflexes, humans reach their peak early in life, said Dr. Janan Smither, a professor of psychology at the University of Central Florida who specializes in aging. Starting […]
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Against All Odds
UCF rowing’s senior coxswain Claire Frenkel can chalk up her career aspiration of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse to a pair of socks. As a 4-year-old, Frenkel battled tonsil cancer, surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation, and it was always Florida Hospital For Children’s Nurse Cathy with her decorative socks of cats or colorful stripes who put […]
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Psychology student’s research showcased
Every driver in a chatty carpool, or with kids crying in the back seat, or with a passenger trying to pick an argument should thank University of Central Florida graduate researcher Vanessa Koury for the work she is doing. Someday she may save your life. Koury, a second-year master’s student in Industrial Organizational Psychology, is […]
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Psychology student wins mentor award
Julia M. Fullick, a doctoral candidate in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program is this year’s recipient of a 2011 William R. Jones Most Valuable Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund. This award provides matriculating McKnight Doctoral Fellows with the opportunity to honor someone who have provided mentoring and support toward completion of the doctoral degree […]
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Event: Schizophrenia Neurophysiology Colloquium
Presenter: Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D., Clinical Research Scientist and Head of Functional Brain Mapping and Brain Computer Interface Lab Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Center for Pediatric Research Walt Disney Pavilion Florida Hospital for Children Title: Neurochemical regulation of auditory information processing studied with EEG/MEG: Application to schizophrenia Abstract: Cognitive impairments of attention, memory and executive functions are a fundamental feature […]
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Dr. Deborah Beidel in the news
Dr. Deborah Beidel, UCF Clinical Psychology Professor, is in the news again for her anxiety disorder clinic. Funded by the Department of Defense, the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic provides free behavioral therapy for all veterans who were deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan and are suffering from PTSD. Dr. Deborah Beidel, Trauma Management Therapy Program director, said that […]
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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 […]