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ADHD Study Shows Expensive Programs Don’t Help
Many parents spend thousands of dollars on computer-based training programs that claim to help children succeed in the classroom and in peer relationships while reducing hyperactivity and inattentiveness. But a University of Central Florida researcher says parents are better off saving their hard-earned cash. Psychology professor Mark Rapport’s research team spent two years analyzing the data from […]
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Close Encounters With Comet ISON
It’s not every day that you get to see a comet, but we may soon get the chance to get a glimpse of Comet ISON, which survived its close encounter with the sun last week. Jackie Brockington sat down with Dr. Yan Fernandez, director of the Robinson Observatory at the University of Central Florida, to go […]
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Ryan Vescio: Voice of the Community
UCF Alumnus Ryan Vescio, ’02, has had an exciting fast paced career as an assistant state attorney for the State Attorney’s Office of the 9th Judicial Circuit. He has closed over 2,500 cases and works hard to serve and protect the community in more ways than just in the court room. Vescio graduated from UCF […]
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‘Can We End Global Poverty?’
International development expert and author Stephen C. Smith asks a debatable question: Can we end global poverty? He posed that question Tuesday to an audience of about 150 at UCF and gave possible answers. The presentation, which was organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of a year-long theme examining “The Changing Face […]
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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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Attitudes and Values of the Upper Class
The Department of Sociology is pleased to present: A Conversation with Eve Pell, “Learning to be Entitled: Attitudes and Values of the Upper Class”. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Key West Room 218D of the student union on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In the […]
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Asteroid Encounter at UCF
An asteroid, the size of half a city block, will buzz Earth’s surface on Feb. 15, squeezing by communication satellites orbiting the planet. The University of Central Florida will host a free 1 p.m. viewing party for the public to watch this event via feeds from telescopes in Spain, where it will be nighttime. UCF’s Humberto […]
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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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Arboretum launches Urban Forestry program
To learn more about the program, please visit the UCF Arboretum’s website by clicking here.
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Alumni open spacious downtown bistro
Kyle Israel experienced plenty of success during his four-year tenure as a quarterback for the UCF football team, leading the team to its first conference championship. Now, he looks to find similar success in the business world, along with partners Travis Barr and Carey Sobel, by opening the American bistro, Terrace 390, in the heart […]
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Do you have what it takes to be a muse or a mentor?
Are you a student and interested in the Women in Film & Television of Florida Mentor Program? If so, there is a new event for you – WIFT Wednesday! The next WIFT is tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at EMBER, which is in downtown Orlando at 42 W. Central Blvd. MUSE: found in Greek […]
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Knight crowned Miss Florida
For the third consecutive year, a UCF student has been crowned Miss Florida. In addition to that, 11 students competed in the competition, a record-high for UCF. “UCF really does strive for excellence,” said Stephanie Ziajka, a graduate of the actuarial science program at UCF and Miss Florida semi-finalist. “I feel like all of the 11 girls are all so talented, and […]