UCF Professor Hosts Science Cafe

UCF Professor, Dr. Bohlen was the guest speaker at the Science Café on Wednesday, December 4th at Downtown Credo. Café Scientifique, or Science Café, is a monthly gathering of scientific experts and interested lay community in a pub or other nonacademic setting. They explore the latest ideas in science and technology, using plain language. Admission is free, […]

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 […]

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 […]

UCF’s Distinguished Speaker Series; Dr. Harry Greene

“Why and How to Appreciate Nature” Dr. Greene is the Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellow and Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. He is a preeminent author and scholar on the natural history of reptiles and amphibians and of late the re-wilding of conservation. His presentation will describe how natural history plays a […]

Fifteen Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Africa

NSC is hosting an event during International Education Week entitled “Fifteen Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Africa: Pictures and Anecdotes that Might Surprise You.” Four members of the Nicholson School of Communications’ Institute for African Communication Studies who have lived and worked in Africa will share photos, stories and insights about a continent […]

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 […]

Special Colloquium by COS Professional Achievement Award Honoree

UCF alumnus and College of Sciences 2013 Professional Achievement Award Recipient, Dr. Philip Inderwiesen, will be discussing the different applications of a Physics degree.  The colloquium will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Physical Sciences Building, room 161. The discussion will be centered on Dr. Inderwiesen’s personal experiences and will help students learn […]

Our Fair Weathered Sky Creates Jolts of Excitement

“We want more people to become aware of what’s in our night sky, what really interesting things there are to see up there, and what potentially is lost if light pollution is left unchecked,” says UCF Physics Professor, Dr. Yan Fernandez. “And Dr. Fernandez did just that, along with several other members of the Physics […]

Draper Uncovers the Secrets of Ancient America

UCF graduate student, Suzanne Draper hosts a discussion entitled: Catholic Healing Masses: Concepts of Illness and Healing in Contemporary Mexico The program will include discussions regarding sacred rituals, contemporary religion and current biomedical environments. The conference will be held at the Orlando Museum of Art on November 7, 2013 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM […]

“The African Presence in Spanish Florida” at the Mennello Museum

The Mennello Museum of American Art will host Dr. Rosalyn Howard presenting her talk titled, “The African Presence in Spanish Florida.” The speech will be November 9th, 2013 at 1 PM at The Mennello Museum of American Art. Dr. Howard is an Associate Professor of Anthropology, specializing in Cultural Anthropology, as well as Director of […]

Envision the Afterlife Through the Past

The Central Florida Society of the Archaeological Institute of America introduces their 2013-2014 lecture series with Dr. Marjorie Venit presenting her talk entitled “Imaging the Afterlife: Cultural Exchange in Monumental Tombs of Graeco-Roman Egypt.”  The lecture will be held on October 4, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Psychology Building room 108. Dr. Venit is a […]

American Politics with a Twist

Dr. Terri Susan Fine, political science professor at UCF, will teach “Jews in American Politics” on four Monday nights—Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, and Oct. 28—from 7 to 8:15 during Beit Hamidrash at the Jewish Academy of Orlando. The adult course, which is separate from the students’ classes, is open to the public. Participants are […]

The Archaeology of Sex

Dr. Peter Sinelli from the University of Central Florida will present the “Archaeology of Sex.” In this engaging presentation, discover why archaeologists study sex and what different cultures’ practice of sex reveals.  It’s an “adult swim” of the science variety!   An evening reserved only for adults, enjoy everything you love about Orlando Science Center with grown-up-inspired […]

Helping High School Students Discover Careers In Science and Technology

The Physics and Mathematics Departments of the University of Central Florida will be hosting a Physics and Math Career Exploration Day on Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 AM in room 161 of the Physical Sciences Building.  This event is geared toward high school students who want to explore careers in physics or mathematics.  The students […]

Holding Hands to Save the Indian River Lagoon – One Person at a Time

Thousands of residents are expected to hold hands across seven coastal bridges throughout the region on Saturday, Sept. 28, in an effort to raise awareness about the serious threats to the health of the Indian River Lagoon. “The goal is to raise awareness and let people know how truly important the health of our waterways […]

UCF to Host Panel Discussion on the Zimmerman Trial

  UCF will be hosting a panel discussion on the George Zimmerman trial with the journalists who covered it; Orlando Sentinel reporters, Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner; New York Times correspondent Lance Speere; WFTV Channel 9 reporter Kathi Belich, and WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer. The discussion will take place on Monday, September 16th at […]

Sacrificing Times: Secrets of Ancient America

The Department of Anthropology presents Dr. Marla Toyne: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient America Orlando Museum of Art Auditorium September 5th, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 PM  Topic – They Were Sacrificing Times: Ritual Violence of the Northern Coast of Peru The free presentation will help you discover why the Tumi knife was made and used by pre-Incan society during […]

COS hosts PhD Reception for 31 Summer PhD Graduates

In a reception hosted by Dean Michael Johnson, the College of Sciences honored its largest class of PhD graduates on Friday, August 2, 2013.  The PhD graduates attended the reception in the Psychology Building on the UCF campus with their families and faculty advisors.  Associate Dean Teresa Dorman hosted a presentation that individually recognized each graduate […]

Summer Harvest Feast

Eldora State House Shoreline Restoration Event

Dr. Linda Walters and her research lab, called the Coastal and Estuary Ecology Lab (CEELAB), will be hosting a community shoreline restoration event on June 15, 2013 in Canaveral National SeaShore to prevent further erosion and potential damage to the Eldora State House. The house was built in the late 1800s when most transport was […]

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 […]

Where are all the scientists?

Scientist-turned-filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson, is a fan of Al Gore’s global warming movie, but asks, “Where are all the scientists?”  He sets out to make his own documentary about global warming featuring scientists, but the only backers he can find are a fabulously flaky couple who top their list of people they want him to interview with Tom Cruise (not […]

COS Students Win Big at Graduate Research Forum

The 2013 Graduate Research Forum was a huge success, especially for the college of sciences.  COS students swept the mathematics, optics, and physical sciences section, as well as placing in other sections. 70 students from the college of sciences competed in the forum.  Of those 70, eight placed in their respective groups. COS students placed […]

UCF Celebrates Arbor Day

Professors Begin Study of Shelter Policies

This an excerpt from a story Gannett, read the entire piece here. United Way of the Big Bend President Heather Mitchell on Monday introduced two experts she said are helping The Shelter move in the right direction.  UWBB and The Shelter’s board leadership have called in the experts to conduct an internal review of The […]

Young Scientists Inspired, Honored at State Science Fair

More than 900 middle and high schoolers will present their research and compete for scholarships during a state science fair coordinated by the University of Central Florida.  The 58th annual State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida began Tuesday, March 26, at the Lakeland Center. Fair activities are coordinated by the Florida Foundation for Future […]

“Style My App”, Interactive App Creation Contest

Calling all tech gurus, gamers, programmers and computer junkies. An outstanding portfolio building opportunity awaits you! Glamorize your inner geek!  Orlando Style Magazine, Central Florida’s premiere luxury lifestyle magazine and a component of Style Magazines, is offering tech savvy students from UCF and Full Sail, the chance to develop a unique, interactive app for the […]

Let’s Get the Party Started

It’s finally here! Centric magazine’s spring issue launch party is this Wednesday, April 10, 5-7 p.m. at the Fairwinds Alumni Center. Attendees will receive a free copy of the new spring issue as well as free chicken tenders from Huey Magoo’s and free cupcakes from Kupkake Kidz. A DJ from Giovanni’s will be in charge of […]

Forum to Highlight Central Florida’s Economic Ties with the World

Business leaders and policy experts in the world of global economics will discuss key international markets and trends during a public forum Tuesday, April 9, at the University of Central Florida. The “Central Florida Global Economic Forum 2013: Key Markets and Trends,” organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, will take place in the Cape […]

Multicultural Advertising Intern Program Finalists

The American Association of Advertising Agencies Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) has helped jump start the careers of more than 2,400 Asian/Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Multiracial and Multiethnic aspiring advertising professionals.  Each year, undergraduate and graduate students are selected for a 10-week paid summer internship at […]