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Event: Political strategists and former White House aides come to UCF
The UCF Global Perspectives Office is pleased to announce that political strategists and former White House aides, Doug McMarlin and Jason Recher, will speak Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. McMarlin and Recher will give a presentation entitled “In the Face of Crisis: Lessons for Political Leaders” at 3 p.m. in […]
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COS and CECS collaborate on STEM education initiatives
The College of Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science have agreed to collaborate on STEM education initiatives. This collaborative effort, Initiatives in STEM (iSTEM), is intended to promote and enhance COS and CECS collaboration on STEM education and STEM education research. “We hope to make it easier for faculty with an interest […]
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NSC grad live streams from race car
Nicholson School of Communication Graduate and Virgin sportscar driver Shea Holbrook became the first and only Pirelli World Challenge driver to stream live video from the cockpit during all on-track sessions at the Mid Ohio Sportscar Challenge, which was held earlier this month. Fans were able to experience what it is like to be in the […]
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Chemistry student reaches for international rock climbing gold
University of Central Florida chemistry student Ashley Norton will represent the United States later this month at the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s World Youth Championships in Singapore. This is the first time a UCF student has represented the nation at the competition being held in Singapore this year from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. She’ll be […]
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UCF receives more than $125 million in grants
For the second time ever researchers at the University of Central Florida received more than $125 million in grants, which not only help the local economy but are leading to remarkable discoveries that capture the imagination and provide hope for the future. The total raised in grants was $128.9 million, including $73 million in federal funding. […]
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President must be ‘natural-born citizen’ – but what is that?
This is a guest post from David Houghton, associate professor of political science at UCF. The long-running “birther” controversy–a rather bizarre conspiracy theory which holds that President Obama was not born in the United States–refuses to go away, kept alive by business celebrity Donald Trump and other assorted critics. And then last week it was […]
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Lidar archaeology shines a light on hidden sites
UCF Anthropologists Arlen and Diane Chase have been gaining international attention for their use of lidar archaeology. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently featured the Chases in a piece about lidar archaeology. You can read an excerpt below and view the full article by clicking here. If you think archaeologists spend all the time with trowel […]
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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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Professors, deans offer tips as students return to class
As the college year kicks off, FLORIDA TODAY asked three professors and college deans about advice they give college students. Michael Johnson, Dean of the Colleges of Sciences at UCF, said “it’s a lucky person who finds their passion and pursues it.” And he challenged students to never lose sight of their passions. “In the hurry-burry […]
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Biology student starts UCF with National Merit Scholar scholarship
Jenny Ho, a recent Central High School graduate, has started UCF, majoring in Biology, with a $64,000 National Merit Scholar scholarship. Honors and success are nothing new to Ho. As a junior, she represented Hernando County as its Sunshine State scholar because of her heavy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) course load. “I’m a real active […]
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NSC’s new graduate certificate in corporate communication
The Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) has recently launched an exciting 15-credit hour graduate certificate program in corporate communication. The Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication offers students additional training in creating, managing and communicating corporate reputation. Coursework focuses on theory, research and practical applications of principles related to corporate communication. The certificate program curriculum includes courses in […]
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New Adopt-a-Plot program
Note: The Adopt-A-Plot program is complete and is no longer accepting applications. The Arboretum is happy to announce an Adopt-a-Plot program beginning Fall 2012. Students and community members will have the opportunity to adopt their very own plot to grow herbs and veggies at the Arboretum! The general requirements are described below. Are you an experienced […]
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UCF alum shares his story about being first openly gay legislator in the history of Florida
David Richardson, a 55-year-old forensic accountant and political newcomer, says he’s comfortable having made Florida history on election night. “I am the first openly gay legislator in the history of Florida. And forever will be,” said Richardson, who defeated three other candidates to represent state House District 113 in Miami Beach. Richardson grew up in […]
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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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Event: Politic365 brings political tour to UCF
A tour aimed at engaging young voters during this election season is coming to UCF today to hold a rally where students can share their opinions on such topics as jobs, education, health care, immigration and voter participation. Politic365 College Convention Bus Tour will visit 11 colleges or universities in Florida and North Carolina and is […]
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Join us for the Florida Space Institute’s open house
The Florida Space Institute invites you to attend an Open House at its new offices in the UCF Research Park at the Partnership I Building, Suite 214. The open house is on August 29th from 4pm-6pm. This event will provide you with the opportunity to tour FSI’s new offices, meet FSI faculty and staff, including […]
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Local contractors have stake in growing popularity of drones
Amid industry jitters over the potential for huge defense-budget cuts in the months and years ahead, there is at least one area of military technology that may fly above the funding fray: unmanned aerial systems, better known as drones. “With these kinds of systems, the military can send machines into combat and often avoid the […]
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Political science professor named Managing Executive Editor
Peter J. Jacques, Associate Professor of Political Science, has accepted the role of Managing Executive Editor at the Journal of Environmental Studies and Science (JESS), the flagship journal for the international Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, published by Springer. JESS sets the standard for rigorous interdisciplinary environmental research and provides a forum for the […]
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UCF grad making her dream a reality
Vienna Girardi has spent a lot of time in the spotlight, appearing on ABC’s The Bachelor and VH1’s Couple’s Therapy, but the UCF interpersonal communication alumna is focusing on making her new dream a reality. Girardi recently opened up Vixen Boutique near UCF. “As of right now, I am just getting my boutique up and going,” Girardisaid. “I just want to […]
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UCF grad grabs national attention with Google video
Matthew Epstein, a UCF advertising and public relations grad from the Nicholson School of Communication, has been receiving national attention for his “Google Please Hire Me” video. TIME magazine recently wrote a piece on how graduates could land an interview and used Epstein as their main example. From the piece, “Many job applicants feel that […]
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UCF Sikh students grieve and learn from temple shooting tragedy
While news coverage of the shooting rampage at a Sikh religious center is waning, the Central Florida Sikh community is grieving and attempting to learn from the tragedy. Simranjeet Singh, a UCF physics graduate student, was about to go to gurdwara (the place of worship for Sikhs) and read about it on his news app while he […]
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Mars’ true colors show thanks to UCF invention
The exciting and colorful images being beamed back from the planet Mars this past week should be true to life, thanks to the ingenuity of researchers at University of Central Florida. Physics Professor Daniel Britt built two calibration targets that sit on the Curiosity rover now exploring the red planet. The rover captured America’s imagination […]
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Paid research and mentoring position for UCF students
The UCF Arboretum will be closing applications this Friday the 17th for the paid Research and Mentoring Program position. If you MEET all the QUALIFICATIONS and are interested, please send your resume and a letter of interest to arboretum@ucf.edu. Information and qualifications are as follows: The UCF Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) in coordination with […]
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Political science student runs for local race
Michael Gaeta, a 21-year-old student, is about to enter his senior year at the University of Central Florida, where he is majoring in political science. He’s also getting some real-world experience within his major, as a write-in candidate for Brevard County clerk of courts. Gaeta says he hasn’t been campaigning, and hasn’t raised any money. […]
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Congratulations COS staff on all of your hard work
The Dean and the College of Sciences would like to congratulate staff on their loyal service. The event this year to honor these employees is being held today, Tuesday, August 14 at 3pm in the UCF Arena. Please try to attend and be sure to take a moment to congratulate your colleagues. Staff Service Awards […]
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Math student earns National Merit Scholarship
Undergraduate mathematics student Riley C. Gentry has earned a National Merit Scholarship to help with the cost of tuition on books. Finalists for the award had to earn qualifying scores on the PSAT and SAT standardized tests in addition to submitting a detailed scholarship application. Gentry recently graduated from Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kansas. The mission of National […]
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Voter files ethics complaint against Sen. Gary Siplin over newsletter
There is a complaint with the Commission on Ethics against state Sen. Gary Siplin over a newsletter he sent in July. The newsletter was created and sent using taxpayer money. The interesting aspect of the issue, according to UCF Political Science Professor Aubrey Jewett, is that the newsletter mentions Siplin’s wife Victoria, who is running […]
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Be on the lookout for free art in Orlando
Communication graduate and artist Keith Jensen doesn’t like the business side of art, so he wanted to find a way to keep it fun. The solution: Give away his creations – well, just for the next year, anyway. The UCF graduate and former communication adjunct now lives in New York City, but is the creative art director for a […]
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Spanish unions under Prime Minister Zapatero
UCF Political Science Department Chair Dr. Kerstin Hamann recently presented her research entitled “Analyzing the Dynamics of Union Inclusion under Zapatero” in Madrid, Spain at the International Political Science Association’s conference. Her work is an analysis of the role of Spanish unions in the country’s political economy during the government of Prime Minister Zapatero with a focus on […]
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UCF on WKMG Local 6 discussing homelessness
This Sunday, August 12, WKMG Local 6 presented an in-depth discussion about homelessness in Central Florida with HFUW President and CEO Robert H. Brown and Dr. Jim Wright from the University of Central Florida. The segment was part of Flashpoint with Lauren Rowe and can be viewed by clicking here. A longtime supporter of United Way, Dr. […]