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New Patent to Help Neurological Disorders
University of Central Florida Professor Emeritus Richard Gilson recently earned a United States patent for an invention that will help patients suffering from neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, Tourette’s syndrome, Epilepsy, and mood disorders among others. The invention aids a well-established therapy called deep-brain simulation (DBS). A surgeon inserts electrodes in certain parts […]
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Chemistry Department Welcomes New Interim Chair
The Department of Chemistry is welcoming a new Interim Chair, Dr. Cherie Yestrebsky. Dr. Yestrebsky is known for her research focusing on material development for environmental and defense department applications. Dr. Kevin Belfield, previous chair of the department, has moved on to become the Dean of the College of Science and Liberal Arts at the New Jersey Institute […]
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National Geographic Grant Opens Doors to Italy
The National Geographic Society Young Explorers grant has been awarded to master’s student Adam Kersch. This prestigious grant is a first in the history of the department of Anthropology. His research project is titled “Asylum in Crisis: Understanding Healthcare Provision to Refugees in Siracusa, Italy.” “Before I began my graduate studies, I was already aware […]
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“Zoo Dun It?” Murder Mystery
Could you solve a murder mystery? The UCF department of Anthropology recently teamed up with the Central Florida Zoo and Crimeline.org to help guests try! On November 15, the second annual Zoo Dun It safari murder mystery dinner brought guests from across the Central Florida community together for a night of fun and mystery. Dinner […]
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UCF’s NanoRocks Return Promising Data
The University of Central Florida’s experiment NanoRocks, currently on board the International Space Station, is producing promising results. The experiment studying solar system formation was taken to the space station through a NanoRacks partnership with Space Florida’s International Space Station Research Competition. NanoRocks is one of seven competition winners to be flown to low-earth orbit […]
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UCF Master’s Degree Launches Alumnus’ Career
Ben Freeman, ’05, continues to benefit from his master’s degree in political science from UCF. Dr. Freeman explained the knowledge he gained at UCF was immensely valuable as he worked toward his Ph.D at Texas A&M University, and continues to help him in his current political work. While earning his Ph.D. in political science from […]
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Intern Queen Shares Tips and Insight
On Friday, Nov. 21 Lauren Berger, the Intern Queen herself joined UCF Business on Twitter for a live chat about careers and internships. Graduating in 2006 with a communications degree, Berger left UCF with a grand total of 15 internships under her belt. She told people following the chat that she started her first internship […]
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UCF Mathematics Professor Honored in China
UCF mathematics professor Dr. Mourad Ismail, was recently honored for his hard work and research in the field of mathematics. On the occasion of his 70th birthday, a conference on orthogonal polynomials, integrable systems, and their applications was held in China. “Orthogonal polynomials is one of my main research interests and my work overlaps with […]
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Student Turns Hobby into Campus-Wide Campaign
Political science student Nicklas Bajema is bringing a movement to campus that he hopes will change stereotypes. It all started with a stroll through UCF and overhearing a conversation stereotyping a group of people. “I was walking down Memory Mall and I kept hearing a group of young guys,” Bajema said. “They were talking about […]
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UCF Biologist and Oysters Help Restore Indian River Lagoon
The tiny, mushy mollusks usually slurped up at local bars and restaurants may be the eco-friendly heroes that end up saving Brevard County’s Indian River Lagoon. Knee-deep in murky water for several hours last week, community volunteers, Brevard County Natural Resources employees, Brevard Zoo employees and University of Central Florida students worked alongside UCF biologist […]
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Newly Certified Career Advisors
Need help with developing your career? What about exploring work opportunities in your area of interest? Look no further than the friendly academic advisors in the College of Sciences Academic Services (COSAS) As of Tuesday, Nov. 18, all six of the academic advisors in the COSAS are certified to give career development advising. The National […]
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Anthropology Students Win Awards for Opinion Pieces
More than a dozen UCF Anthropology students are now award winning writers with the Public Anthropology Award for their outstanding opinion pieces. From Vance Geiger’s General Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology courses, 16 students have won the award. Over 4,000 students from 30 different schools participated in the nationwide competition. Each winning student has a published […]
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UCF Physicist Contributes to Recent Meteorite Research
It’s a big month for space exploration. Among the headlines: the successful landing of a spacecraft on a comet, the stunning findings unearthed in meteorites recovered from California, and the rollout of NASA’s next-generation Orion crew capsule expected to take its test flight in December. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in space exploration,” […]
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UCF Psychology Grad Excels Throughout Young Legal Career
Alicia Koepke, ’02, describes her UCF psychology degree as the perfect complement to her law degree. As a trial lawyer, Koepke constantly analyzes people’s behavior and how people will perceive her clients and their cases. After graduating from UCF cum laude with a B.S. in psychology in 2002, Koepke excelled throughout her law school experience […]
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UCF Alumnus Reflects Motto in ‘Shark Tank’
The theme of ABC’s “Shark Tank” reflects what executive producer Clay Newbill says he learned at the University of Central Florida. “The motto is ‘reach for the stars,’ and they really did, I think, instill in the students that attitude,” said Newbill, who grew up in Ormond Beach and graduated from UCF in 1982. “The […]
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UCF Communication Alumna Becomes CNN Associate Producer
Victoria Moll-Ramirez, ’09, says her bachelor’s degree in radio-television from UCF has meant everything to her in her career. Her best memories at UCF include hours spent in the Nicholson School of Communication’s ‘Knightly Newsroom.’ “Every meltdown, every slice of pizza and every soda I had in that newsroom is so fondly remembered,” she says. […]
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Marketing Wizard
Donna Mirus Bates, ’93 | Senior VP, Marketing Communications & Content Development, Universal Orlando Resort Lightning never strikes twice — except in the case of Donna Mirus Bates, ’93, who worked on the marketing opportunity of a lifetime, then created an encore marketing campaign to reignite global excitement for a theme park expansion of infinite […]
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Fun Filled Day of Physics Exploration
On Saturday, the UCF department of physics hosted approximately 100 local high school students for the Physics Career Exploration Day. The day started with some light refreshments in the Physical Sciences Building that were followed by physicists speaking about great career opportunities within their fields. Students got to hear the personal stories of successful physicists […]
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International Honor Brought to UCF Mathematics Department
The UCF department of mathematics has received one of the highest honors in the math world. Equivalent to winning an Oscar in the film industry, Dr. Jiongmin Yong spoke at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in August. This congress is viewed as one of the highest honors for mathematicians, reflecting the world-wide recognition on […]
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Under the Microscope with Forensic Science
The UCF community has its very own forensic science center, but it’s not all dimly lit labs and high-speed car chases. Forensic scientists from around the world frequently gather together at the National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS), located on Research Parkway, to conduct their research. Nov. 2 – 4, a meeting was held for […]
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Mexico Hosts PhD Student’s Summer Research
While the ports of Mexico are populated by college students on summer vacation, one UCF student set sail to study mental health among Latinos. Andel Nicasio, a Clinical Psychology PhD student spent 10 weeks in Mexico conducting mental health disparities research. Nicasio is a recipient of the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training […]
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Lou Frey Institute Tracks Florida’s Civic Engagement
A new website that permits Floridians to monitor the condition of Florida’s civic health launched at the end of October as a result of a partnership among the University of Central Florida’s Lou Frey Institute, the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida and the National Conference on Citizenship in Washington. Since 2008, the Institute has been working to […]
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Chemistry Alumnus’ Enthusiasm for Research Began at UCF
Dr. Allyn Brice, ’04, discovered his infatuation with research in the UCF Chemistry Department. During his last three years at UCF, Dr. Brice spent most of his time doing research in polymer synthesis with the Chemistry Department chair, Dr. Kevin Belfield. Dr. Brice’s research on organic synthesis was even included in one of Dr. Belfield’s […]
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UCF Political Science Graduate Thanks UCF for Her Success
Kerri Milita, ’06, ’09, graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and then pursued her M.A. at UCF. Upon graduation from UCF in May 2009, she began working on her Ph.D. in Political Science at Florida State University. In November 2013, Kerri accepted a tenure-track position as an assistant professor at Illinois State University […]
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Know When to Hold ’em…
UCF alumni and friends from the Central Florida legal community mingled at Ember in downtown Orlando for a fun night of blackjack, craps, roulette and poker at the Legal Knights & Friends Alumni Chapter‘s annual Casino Knight on Oct. 29. Beginners and high rollers alike enjoyed fine wines, craft beers and hors d’oeuvres, while pressing […]
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UCF Moon Observation Night Saturday For Entire Family
UCF will host a free Moon Observation Night for children and their families on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the main campus. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., observers will have an opportunity to view the moon through several telescopes set up at Knights Plaza near the CFE Arena. Students and professors associated with UCF’s Planetary Sciences Group […]
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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation offers opportunity to student scientists
30 years ago, the Mercury 7 astronauts joined together to encourage students to pursue scientific endeavors. Their idea of keeping America on the leading edge of technology led them to form the Mercury 7 Foundation, which later became the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). UCF is one of the first five universities to sign a Memorandum […]
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Florida Campus Compact Honors Political Science Major for Community Service
Political science major Alice Neira recently was chosen as one of three students in the state to receive the Student Excellence in Service Award presented by Florida Campus Compact. The award recognizes students for outstanding service to communities through service-learning and volunteerism. Neira is pursuing her bachelor’s degree while earning a minor in education and a certification […]
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Sports, Politics & Cultural Transformation: The Evolution of Sports Around the World
On Nov. 12, Dr. Andrei Markovits will speak as part of the College of Sciences Distinguished Speaker Series in Winter Park at Cocina 214. Guests are asked to arrive at or before 6:00pm for drinks, to order dinner and mingle with the speaker. The talk begins promptly at 6:30pm. Please be sure to RSVP online at www.sciences.ucf.edu/dss. Markovits […]
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Distinguished Student 2014: Cynthia Florentino
Cynthia Florentino graduated from UCF with a political science degree after dedicating the majority of her time to professional development and extracurricular involvement. Florentino served in a cabinet position for the UCF Student Government Association and enrolled in a federal college program, where she became chair of the President’s Leadership Council her senior year. She […]