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UCF Sociology Student Receives $1,000 FCHC Scholarship
Matthew Landon, UCF Sociology major, is the 2014 recipient of the Dr. Richard Piper Scholarship through the Florida Collegiate Honors Council (FCHC). The College of Sciences sends its congratulations to Landon on his achievement. According to the FCHC website, “the Dr. Richard Piper Scholarship is designed for university students who are graduating from a FCHC […]
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Miss America to Speak on Celebrating Diversity Through Cultural Competency at UCF
Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014, will visit UCF on Tuesday, March 25, to be the keynote speaker for a Month of the Women celebration sponsored by the campus Multicultural Student Center. Davuluri, the first contestant of Indian descent to win the Miss America competition, will speak on her platform: Celebrating Diversity through Cultural Competency. She […]
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UCF Wins Big at SEEConference
March 14 to 16, 2014 students from the University of Central Florida’s Biology Department presented their research projects on ecology and evolution during the Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference (SEEC), hosted by the Biology Department of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. UCF students returned from the conference with their heads held high, having won […]
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COMM Week 2014: Sharpen Your Professional Communications Skills
On March 17-22, the Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) will host COMM Week. COMM Week is a week of professional development to help students transition to the workplace. Nationally renowned speakers will share insights on how to jump-start careers. Sessions include résumé reviews, personal finance workshops and technology tips across the communication career spectrum, among […]
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What Can You Do With Your Sociology Degree?
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UCF Teaching Academy (TA), Room 130, the sociology department will hold its first career day. The event will become an annual networking opportunity for students and employers to attend. UCF’s Sociology department is dedicated to educating their students about what job prospects are […]
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New Research on the Attosecond from Three UCF Professors
In 2012, University of Central Florida’s Dr. Zenghu Chang, created the world’s shortest laser pulse at 67 attoseconds in the Florida Atto Science & Technology (FAST) Lab. Scientists rejoiced because Dr. Chang might have created a tool able to view quantum mechanics, a branch of physics that deals with the structure and behavior of very […]
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Sea Turtles “Lost Years” Mystery Starts to Unravel
Small satellite-tracking devices attached to sea turtles swimming off Florida’s coast have delivered first-of-its-kind data that could help unlock the mystery of what endangered turtles do during the “lost years.” The “lost years” refers to the time after turtles hatch and head to sea where they remain for many years before returning to near-shore waters […]
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UCF Top Graduate Chemistry Program in Nation for Career Support
The University of Central Florida’s College of Sciences’ graduate chemistry program has been ranked ninth of twenty-five U.S. graduate chemistry programs providing excellent career support by GraduatePrograms.com. The College of Sciences is proud of the chemistry department’s achievement. Graduate students on GraduatePrograms.com are asked to rate their university’s graduate programs in 15 different categories such […]
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UCF Wants to Make Coursework a Sn’App’ for Students
As early as Fall 2014, the University of Central Florida could be looking at a technological revolution. The College of Sciences, part of an eight college and division collaboration, received funding to create a virtual apps program for UCF, dubbed “UCF Apps“. The proposal, written by JP Peters, the College of Sciences’ Director of Technology, […]
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Wearing RED for Heart Health
Faculty, staff and students in the College of Sciences proudly wore Red apparel on February 7th in honor of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. This philanthropic effort, also known as “Go Red for Women”, puts emphasis on the awareness of cardiovascular disease in women, and helps raise money to continue on life-saving cardiovascular research. Although […]
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A Time for New Traditions
The College of Sciences recently started a new tradition, as it held its inaugural Scholarship Luncheon in February to honor University of Central Florida 2013-14 donors and the college’s scholarship recipients at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center. The event was created to acknowledge the achievements of the college’s most accomplished students and recognize the continued […]
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The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014
College of Sciences Alumna, Lauren Berger, ’06 (aka the Intern Queen) will be the Key Note Speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Student Union for Leadership Week 2014: “The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014”. Leadership Week will take place from February 24th through the 27th in the Student Union and various campus venues. Leadership […]
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Mathematician to Reveal New Discoveries From Lost Notebook
In 1976, at the University of Wisconsin, George Andrews made a monumental discovery. Hidden in heaps of dusty books, he found Ramanujan’s lost notebook full of mock theta functions. It had been established through correspondence with a friend, prior to Ramanujan’s death, that he was investigating mock theta functions. Only a few had been sent […]
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Alumnus Sparks Connections in Career
It has only been five years since Nathan Christopher, ’08, graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science-prelaw. He has climbed the career ladder quickly, working in roles such as the media relations assistant for the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the U.S. Senate and as the director of consumer marketing for […]
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UCF is RE-inventing Physics Education
Forcing students to work together in small groups, interspersing word problems during a lecture that tie physics, calculus and real-world scenarios, and then having students explain their work in front of their peers, does not describe the typical college physics class. But at UCF, it is becoming the norm. The physics department is on a […]
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Over $22,000 Available in College of Sciences Scholarships
This year the College of Sciences has over $22,000 in scholarship money we’d love to give to students. Since the deadlines for scholarship applications are approaching fast, February 1st unless otherwise stated, we thought it would be a good idea to give a list of all current scholarships being offered. Browse by College of Sciences […]
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College of Sciences Starts New Tradition for its Graduates
The College of Sciences has 10 departments and is the largest college on campus in terms of student enrollment. To celebrate its students’ accomplishments and promote a sense of camaraderie between the departments, the college hosted a Graduation Reception on Dec. 13, 2013 in the atrium of the psychology building after commencement. Previously, some of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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COS/UCF mourns the loss of Associate Professor Dwight C. Kiel in the Department of Political Science
The College of Sciences is sad to report Dwight C. Kiel, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, passed away August 8, 2013. Professor Kiel joined UCF in 1990 as an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department. His research focused on political theory and public policy, especially in the areas of education and environmental […]
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Cynthia Young : Women who shaped UCF
What is your current job title and responsibilities? Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean, College of Sciences with oversight of Research and External Funding, Faculty Affairs, Assessment, and STEM Initiatives. What is your history at UCF? (past job titles, responsibilities) Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics, NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative […]
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Alumna Publishes Global Volunteering Book
From a young age, Shannon O’Donnell knew that the traditional path of school, work and retirement wasn’t for her. O’Donnell was living in Los Angeles after graduating with a degree in advertising/public relations from the University of Central Florida in 2006 when her sense of adventure and passion for helping others inspired her to take […]
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Unthinkable and Tragic: The psychology of weapons taboos
Assistant Professor Tom Dolan’s article, “Unthinkable and Tragic: The Psychology of Weapons Taboos” has been published in a highly-ranked journal in the field of international relations, International Organization. In the article, Dr. Dolan examines arguments that psychological resistance to using morally problematic weapons like nuclear bombs or poison gas prevents leaders from using them. He […]
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Volunteers needed
College of Sciences students have helped restore oyster reefs on several occasions. If you are looking to do so again, please read further. To help restore oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon, oyster mat-making workshops are held at Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 US Hwy 1, in Rockledge from 10 a.m. to noon the third Thursday […]
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Kidnapped journalist, Gandhi’s grandson visit UCF
Several distinguished speakers including Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Shadid, one of four New York Times journalists who were kidnapped in Libya this year, will give talks at the University of Central Florida this fall. Hosted by UCF’s Global Perspectives Office, the talks are part of the office’s mission to sharpen UCF’s international focus. The office […]
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Meet the new dean
Please congratulate Dr. Michael Johnson on his new position as the Dean of the College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Johnson is also a Professor of Physics. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Virginia, and came to UCF in 1990 following postdocs at the University of Kentucky […]
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UCF is getting national recognition for its programs
It’s that time of year when the University of Central Florida’s Undergraduate Admissions Office is busy getting ready for our incoming freshman class. Even as the university has grown to become the second largest in the nation, I am continually impressed with the quality of the students who choose to attend UCF. Each year, the […]