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 […]

Student Research Week

Student Research Week celebrates the research and creative projects of UCF students. From April 1-4, 2013, at the UCF Student Union, you can check out the remarkable cutting-edge research–many times using the most advanced modern technology–that students are undertaking to explore community challenges and help solve real-world problems. Research Week kicks off on April 1 […]

Annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation

The annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union. We will recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising, research, professional service, and librarianship. We will also recognize those members of our faculty who have completed […]

Ocean Day went swimmingly at the UCF Creative School

“Science is cool. The ocean is cool. Take care of the ocean. Women can be scientists.” This is what Dr. Linda Walters, UCF biology professor, wanted to teach the students of the UCF Creative School at Ocean Day. Ocean Day consisted of 120 children, 12 volunteers, and five activity stations. Dr. Walters decided on the […]

Ephesus: Harbor, City, and Hinterland

The UCF Anthropology department and the Austrian Archaeological Institute are hosting “Ephesus: Harbor, City, and Hinterland” March 29 at 7 p.m. Ephesus, which is located on a fertile valley, was established as a port and was used as a important commercial centre. Read more about the ancient city here.   The lecture will be in Room 108 of the Psychology […]

Sentinel reporter visits UCF journalism students

Orlando Sentinel breaking news/criminal justice reporter Bianca Prieto spoke to about 40 print and broadcast journalism students on Jan. 31 about the ethics of covering tragic events.  The meeting was a joint workshop put on by the Nicholson School of Communication’s chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). […]

New COS Emeritus Professors

Two professors from the College of Sciences will be receive Emeritus Status, Penelope Canan (Sociology) and Mourad E. Ismail (Mathematics).  Each will receive emeritus/a status at the Founders’ Day Honors Convocation on April 3 and will soon receive from President Hitt a letter of invitation to the convocation.  Dr. Canan joined the Department of Sociology in 2006, […]

Global Perspectives Attends Florida International Summit

This is a guest post from Jessica Gagnon, UCF Today. Several UCF Global Perspectives Office staff, interns and fellows learned about “Development, Diplomacy and Defense (D3): Opportunities in Latin American & the Caribbean” at the 2013 Florida International Summit recently.  The event was hosted by USF in Tampa and co-sponsored Feb. 28 by the Florida […]

Brunson Presents Reporting Workshop

Journalism instructor Rick Brunson presented a workshop session at the Higher Education Enterprise Mobile App Conference at the University of South Florida in Tampa on Feb. 5. Brunson’s presentation, “Smart Phone, Smarter Reporting: Teaching Journalism Students How to Get the Most of Out Their Digital Devices to Report the News,” was based on the lesson plans he […]

Event: CIA Information Session

The CIA is holding an information session at UCF. More information is below.

UCF Hosts Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference

The Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference is being hosted by the Biology Department at the University of Central Florida from March 1st– 3rd.  Dr. Keith Hobson, a research scientist with the Canadian federal government and an adjunct professor at the University of Saskatchewan, will be the plenary speaker. SEEC is a conference run by students […]

Event: Brian Powell Speaks to UCF

Brian Powell will be speaking to UCF students, staff, faculty and guests on March 13 as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, which is hosted by the College of Sciences and the UCF Sociology Department.  Powell’s presentation, entitled “Evolution, Revolution:  Americans’ Changing Views Regarding Same-Sex Marriage,” will begin at 7 p.m. in the Teaching Academy, Room 130. Professor Powell will discuss […]

FREE Princeton Review or Kaplan Test Prep Course

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising (OPPA) at the University of Central Florida has a total of 15 Princeton Review and Kaplan test prep course scholarships available to UCF students. Each scholarship covers the ENTIRE cost of a Kaplan or Princeton Review test preparation course.* Certificates will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial […]

Scholarship: Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship

Governor Rick Scott invites college and university students to apply for the 2013-2014 Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Participation in the program provides Florida college and university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how state government operates. Established in 2004, and endowed by Al and Dawn Hoffman in 2005, the program gives Florida college and […]

Dr. Miller Among Women Authors Being Celebrated

Nicholson School of Communication Associate Professor Dr. Ann Miller was honored at an event celebrating UCF Women Faculty Book Authors. The ceremony was hosted by the UCF Center for Success of Women Faculty. The event highlighted women faculty who have published books of fiction, non-fiction, or textbooks for national distribution within the past three years. Miller was […]

Senator Graham visits UCF

As part of the College of Science’s distinguished speakers series, UCF hosted former Florida Governor and state senator Bob Graham to speak to students and faculty about the international relations of the United States. In his presentation titled “Citizenship and Global and National Security in the 21st Century,” Senator Graham explained that “national security is like […]

Devi Rajab to Speak at UCF

Award-winning writer and psychologist Devi Rajab will speak Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the University of Central Florida.  Rajab will give a presentation entitled “Indian Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective” at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The event, organized by a partnership of The Burnett Honors College, the Global Perspectives Office and […]

International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference Hosted at UCF

Learn from top crisis and risk communication professionals, scholars and researchers from across the globe. Join us March 4-6 for the third annual International Crisis & Risk Communication (ICRC) Conference at the University of Central Florida (Orlando) as we explore crisis and risk communication focusing on the 2013 theme: Rethinking Media. Don’t miss this event, Register now! The International Crisis […]