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VIDEO: Dr. Walters and her oyster mat method
A new video by Jordan Kahn and Sean McNeil centers around the Halifax Oyster Festival in Daytona Beach which donates its proceeds to shoreline restoration projects done by the Marine Discovery Center. The center, led by Dr. Linda Walters, is regenerating living shorelines using a special oyster mat method developed at the University of Central Florida, […]
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Journalism student launches internship site
UCF journalism student Lauren Holliday has launched an internship web site, Freelanship. Holliday found herself in a troublesome predicament: she needed major-related work experience, but her parents said, “No more internships.” Managing four classes, an internship and freelance work was a daunting task in itself. Holliday knew it would be impossible to throw a part-time […]
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EVENT: Law School Admissions Workshop
The College of Sciences and the Department of Legal Studies are holding a Law School Admissions Workshop on March 19, 2012, at 4:30-6:00 p.m. in COM 100. Dr. Roger Handberg, Professor of Political Science and Prelaw Advisor for the College of Sciences, and Dr. David Slaughter, Prelaw Advisor in Legal Studies, will conduct an overview […]
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UCF in the Orlando Sentinel
Scott Maxwell, an Orlando Sentinel columnist, focused his most recent work on UCF and its success. “Quite simply, UCF has gone from being a second-tier commuter school to one that U.S. News & World Report recently ranked as one of the nation’s premier “Up-and-Coming” schools, alongside the likes of George Mason and the University of […]
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7 COS students awarded Order of Pegasus
Twenty-five students were named Thursday as the 2012 recipients of the Order of Pegasus, the highest student award that can be attained at the University of Central Florida. Maribeth Ehasz, vice president of student development and enrollment services, named 19 undergraduate, four graduate and two doctoral/professional students. The undergraduate students are selected for their exemplary performance […]
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EVENTS: Celebrating UCF President John Hitt
During the next two weeks, the University of Central Florida will honor the achievements of its leader, President John C. Hitt, as the campus community celebrates his 20th anniversary in office. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Hitt will appear on WUCF TV’s Metro Center Outlook, hosted by Diane Trees, director of the Metropolitan Center for Regional […]
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Dr. Chandler awarded Top Ethics Paper Award
A paper co-authored by Dr. Robert Chandler was recently awarded the Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper. The Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper Award is sponsored by the Department of Communication at Brigham Young University, and is given annually to the top ranked International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) paper dealing with ethics and […]
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The Chases featured in Inside Higher Ed
Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase were recently featured in an article in Inside Higher Ed. When Arlen and Diane Chase first came to Caracol in 1983, the city was completely covered by Belizean jungle. Very little of what we now know about Caracol was known then – that it had defeated the mighty Tikal in […]
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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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Humberto Campins featured on popular website
Humberto Campins, UCF Physics professor, was recently featured on the popular news website The Register. You can view the full article here. The Japanese space agency (JAXA) has confirmed a new mission to collect samples from an asteroid and return them safely to earth, and has set the target as 1999 JU3 – one of […]
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Math professor secures publication and guest lectures
Dr. Brian Moore recently had an article published in and featured on the cover of “Communications of the ACM,” a peer reviewed journal/magazine for all fields of computer science that has a monthly readership of about 90,000 people worldwide. After reading the article, someone from West Virgina University invited Dr. Moore to give a “Skype […]
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UCF students create piece worth national attention
UCF RTV students made a splash on the national stage, with a 3-minute plus piece on the website for the PBS Program “Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.” Lindsey Taylor and Shannon Garlin shot, wrote, and edited the piece looking at the opinions of UCF students regarding the Presidential Primary. You can find view the piece by […]
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Civics Connection makes it to the College Board website
The Civics Connection is on the College Board website. It is an honor to be featured on such a prominent site. The Civics Connection: Conversations with Congress was developed by the institute and the United States Association of Former Members of Congress for high school and college-level American government courses. The video interviews also are […]
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Scholarship: Florida Executive Women Scholarship
The Florida Executive Women (FEW) scholarship fund supports the educational development of outstanding women in Central Florida. For an application, please visit the Student Financial Assistance website. Under Types of Aid, choose Scholarships followed by Scholarship Listings. Scroll down the page to the FEW Scholarship to download the applications. Hard copies can also be obtained […]
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UCF Earns a Top 5 U.S. News Ranking
COS students, faculty and staff should all be very proud of themselves. Your hard work has helped UCF earn its highest ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The University of Central Florida is the No. 4 “up-and-coming” school in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 best colleges rankings. UCF achieved its highest […]
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Dr. John Schultz featured in Orlando Sentinel
UCF forensic-anthropology professor Dr. John Schultz was featured in the Orlando Sentinel for his work with Orange-Osceola Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia on a case involving the appearance of two skulls unearthed from a sandbar on the edge of an old Winter Garden migrant-worker camp. From the article, “Archaeologists — called in after the initial discovery of […]
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COS alumna releases book
UCF Communication Alumna, Lauren Berger of Intern Queen, Inc. released her new book: All Work, No Pay. From customizing cover letters to staying in touch with key contacts, Lauren Berger, author of “All Work, No Pay,” reveals some of the key lessons she learned from completing 15 internships in five years. You can become friends […]
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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 […]
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UCF asteroid expert: Humberto Campins
The Japanese are heading back into space on a second attempt to collect samples from a nearby asteroid. Hayabus 2, which got a green light to launch recently, will attempt to bring back a sample from asteroid 1999 JU3. The asteroid is a perfect specimen, said Humberto Campins, a University of Central Florida professor and […]
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Opportunity for science and math majors or recent alumni
Are you a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician, or statistician? Would you be interested in a 15 month (summer, fall, spring, summer) program that pays you to teach math or science in a public middle school or high school and simultaneously earning a MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)? Please see below, or visit http://education.ucf.edu/rtp3/
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UCF psychology pre-doctoral internship program earns accreditation
Psychology majors now have one more reason to come to UCF — the Counseling Center’s Pre-Doctoral Internship Program in Professional Psychology is now officially accredited by the American Psychological Association. Karen Hofmann, a licensed psychologist and associate director of the training program, said that the Counseling Center wanted to set a higher standard for the school and its […]
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Math professor helps pioneer automated way to spot threats in large crowds
Engineers at the University of Central Florida are devising a way to use video to detect abnormal behavior in large crowds in an effort to help keep people safe from terrorist attacks. Professor Mubarak Shah heads the team that is using video streams, algorithms and a unique analysis to figure out how crowds behave and […]
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Scholarship opportunity
You could win a $500 scholarship from the William K. Grasty Memorial. For more info and a copy of the application click here.
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EVENT: FPRA Merge Networking & Scholarship Fundraiser
Join the FPRA for their first networking event of 2012! $10 at the door covers your entry to the event, one draft beer, a chance to win UCF basketball tickets and supports the FPRA Scholarship fund. All proceeds benefit the UCF Nicholson School of Communication’s Roast & Toast scholarship and the Organizational Communication Program of […]
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Eduardo Salas featured on UCF TODAY
Dr. Eduardo Salas serves as a University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology. He also holds an appointment as program director for the Human Systems Integration Research Department at the Institute for Simulation & Training. Salas previously was a senior research psychologist and head of the Training Technology Development Branch of NAVAIR Orlando for […]
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VIDEO: COS Professional Achievement Award Winner
The COS Professional Achievement Award Winner for 2011, Yvette Gordon, is a UCF Math graduate from ’88 and ’93. Learn more about the UCF Math Department and hear Yvette Gordon’s story in the video below.
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Event: Volunteer with UCF’s Arboretum
The UCF Arboretum together with Landscape & Natural Resources is happy to offer volunteer opportunities Monday through Friday! Students, faculty and staff are welcomed to show up a bit early to at the office for any of the volunteer shifts, which are as follows: Mon. 8am and 10am Landscaping Tues. 8am and 10am Landscaping Wed. […]
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Students: Submit your graduate research forum proposals
Graduate Research Forum Proposals are now being accepted. UCF’s Ninth Annual Graduate Research Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The Forum is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and creative projects while receiving valuable feedback. A cash award of $500 is given for best poster in each category and all participants […]
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Students: UCF has scholarships for you
Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is pleased to again offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible. […]
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Fulbright Scholar teaching psychology students
UCF psychology students are in for a special, academic treat this semester. A Fulbright Scholar from Turkey is teaching cross-cultural psychology courses at UCF’s Cocoa and Palm Bay campuses and giving guest lectures on Internet addiction this semester. Huseyin Dogan, chair of the psychology department at Meliksah University in Turkey, comes to Central Florida as part […]
