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Panel to Discuss Using Preserved Land to Link Florida and Georgia
Come MEET THE EXPEDITION TEAM and learn about their amazing adventure! The University of Central Florida and the Legacy Institute for Nature and Culture will spread the word of an opportunity Florida has to maintain a corridor of preserved land and waterways that would run from the Everglades to the Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia. An […]
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Student Council is ‘Sweet’ on Giving Back
Philanthropy: noun, the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people. A new University of Central Florida student organization is launching a week long awareness campaign, called Philanthropy Week, to thank UCF donors. The Student Philanthropy Council will be handing out free treats like T-shirts, rubber ducks and lollipops […]
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Put Your Money Where Your Party Is: Alumnus Patrick Stewart to Present
I know what you’re thinking. No, it isn’t that Patrick Stewart, but Patrick A. Stewart Ph.D ’88, is an accomplished University of Central Florida alumni. (We even did a spotlight on his various achivements last year.) He is coming to speak about the 2012 preprimary donations in Florida, how they influenced recent electoral outcomes and the potential implications for […]
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Research Suggests Zero Gravity is Dangerous for Human Immune Systems
Finally! Fruit flies have a practical use outside of ruining your fruits. Recently, the scientific jounral “PLOS One” published an article about changes in fruit fly immunity after spending an extended period of time in outer space without gravity. The experiment and article were a collaborative project between researchers at the University of California at […]
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Enjoy Sun, Sand and Sea Turtles in Summer Biology Internship
The College of Sciences’ biology major is looking for students to participate in a field research internship. Interns will log hundreds of hours over a four month period (May 5 to Aug. 17, 2014) locating, tagging and cataloging nesting sea turtles and their nests of eggs. The nests will be found along a 29-mile stretch […]
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Middle East Expert Speaks About Region’s Transition
Max Rodenbeck, Chief Middle East Correspondent for the Economist, will speak Thursday, February 6, on the topic “Middle East in Transition.” The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the UCF Student Union. A writer for the “Economist” since 1989, Rodenbeck covers the Middle East region from Morocco to […]
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UCF Alumna and News Anchor Covers Politics, Major Trials and . . . Football?
Venezuelan-Puerto Rican multi-media journalist, Ybeth Bruzual, ’05, has done her best to keep busy since graduating from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She is a news anchor on News 13, the only 24-hour news channel in Orlando, Fla., working the 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. time slot. Her high energy style and can-do […]
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UCF Students Go Ape Over Volunteer Work
We’re excited to announce Hominids Anonymous, University of Central Florida’s undergraduate anthropology club, was featured in the Center for Great Apes annual report due to their charitable donations and volunteer work. Hominids Anonymous is mentioned in the articles “Our Chimp-ly Irresistible Volunteers Donated 9,100 hours*” and “The Great Ape Garden.” To read both articles in […]
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Astronomers Locate “The Little Prince[‘s]” Home Planet*
*Sort of. As a child, UCF professor Humberto Campins, read “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The book was one of his earliest motivators in pursuing a career in astrophysics. Now, Campins is considered an international expert on asteroids. He is a member of NASA’s OSIRIS REx mission and the European Space Agency’s MarcoPolo-R […]
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What can MOOC’s do for YOUR future?
UCF College of Sciences presents MOOC Mania – “Universities in an Era of Economic and Technological Change” (Massive Open Online Courses) Distinguished Speaker Dr. Jack M. Wilson President Emeritus & Distinguished Professor of the University of Massachusetts Thursday, 1/30/2014 4:30pm-5:30pm Classroom Building 2, Room 106 Dr. Wilson will discuss MOOC mania (Massive Open Online Courses), the […]
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Don’t Miss the Presentation “The Impact Hazard from Small Asteroids”
“The Impact Hazard from Small Asteroids: Lessons From the Chelyabinsk Airburst One Year Later” University of Central Florida, College of Sciences, presents Dr. Peter Brown, Distinguished Research Professor in the Faculty of Science at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. Venue: University of Central Florida Main Campus, Student Union, Pegasus […]
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UCF Grad Uses Degree for Career in Diplomatic Relations
The journey to UCF and beyond has had many twists and turns for Stephanie Parenti Giordano, ’11. Following high school, she almost joined her family tradition to serve her country by entering the military. However, she decided to be the first woman in her family to attend college instead. Starting at Pasco-Hernando Community College, she […]
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Scholarship Opportunity for Political Science and IGS Majors
The Department of Political Science is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exchange agreement with Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany, starting fall semester 2014. Leuphana University is offering students in the UCF Political Science Department two scholarships for a one-semester student exchange, which will usually be the fall semester. The scholarship is for […]
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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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The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Dana Joseph, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, had her research on emotional intelligence highlighted in article published on January 2, 2014, in The Atlantic. The Atlantic online publication founded in 1857, covers news and analysis on politics, business, culture, technology, national, international and life on the official site of The Atlantic Magazine. From the […]
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He was Hers From the Moment They Met: Alex & Sierra – A Look at UCF Knights’ X Factor Journey
When Sierra Deaton, ‘13 and Alex Kinsey met on a beach in 2009, with Alex singing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” on the back of a truck, the pair couldn’t have imagined a $1 million dollar record deal was in their future. Still, a bond formed at the beach and the two became best friends. Two […]
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Undergraduates; The Backbone Of Anthropology
Anthroplogy professors Dr. Matejowsky and Dr. Reyes-Foster write articles on a periodic basis for Anthropology News, which is the official publication from the American Anthropological Association. This is the latest article published in January 2014. The article shows the importance of focusing on our undergraduate students to keep the Anthropology field of study alive. In our […]
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Failure and Public Education
It’s not a secret public education is often looked down upon. If it isn’t for what teachers are excluding from their curriculums, then it’s how over-crowded the classrooms are or the grades students and their schools are getting. Public education is becoming synonymous with failure or somehow ‘less than something else.’ Though many acknowledge the faults of public […]
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Knights Earn Their Place in a Fairytale Fiesta
Last Wednesday, January 1st, the Knights kicked off the new year by beating Baylor 52-42 to become the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl champions! In honor of this victory, Knights fans are invited to attend a huge pep rally dubbed the #UCFiesta. The #UCFiesta will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm in the CFE Arena. Admission […]
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UCF Faculty Selected for APS Fellowship
Physics professor Slava Kokoouline was elected to Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in November. His fellowship was recommended by the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. Election to Fellowship in the APS is limited to no more than one half of one percent of the membership. The criterion for election is exceptional […]
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History Making Awards for Two UCF Students
For the first time in UCF”s history, two graduate students, Briana Vargas-Gonzalez and Elias Assaf, have been selected as American Political Sciences Association (APSA) Minority Fellows with funding. Both students are currently in the MA program in Political Science and are planning on continuing their graduate education in a PhD program beginning in the fall of […]
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Not all Species Age the Same
Adult humans get weaker as they age and then die, but that’s not the typical pattern across species. Some organisms don’t appear to show signs of aging at all. These are among the findings in a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal Nature this week. The study compares the aging patterns of humans and 45 […]
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UCF Student Finds Voice With Chatty Bee Creative Agency
Unique Michael seems to live up to his name when it comes to his approach to public relations. The UCFstudent is a self-described introvert, however he pushes past this trait to ensure the quality of his PR agency. “I’m going to prove that introverts can go out there and, you know, be outgoing and do great […]
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Endangered Green Sea Turtles Make a Comeback in Florida
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — When Chris Long thinks back on a summer spent digging up holes in the beach, it’s a job he says he “wouldn’t trade … for anything.” The 26-year-old University of Central Florida Ph.D. candidate spent months looking for green turtle nests, studying the comeback of a species that — at one […]
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Chemistry PhD Program Marks its 10th Anniversary
Chemistry PhD Program Marks its 10th Anniversary (2003-2013) 2013 is a very special year indeed. A cherished dream shared by many in the Chemistry Department and university, the PhD program in Chemistry was approved in July 2003 and admitted its first students in August 2003. The program and department have come a long way since […]
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UCF Professor Hosts Science Cafe
UCF Professor, Dr. Bohlen was the guest speaker at the Science Café on Wednesday, December 4th at Downtown Credo. Café Scientifique, or Science Café, is a monthly gathering of scientific experts and interested lay community in a pub or other nonacademic setting. They explore the latest ideas in science and technology, using plain language. Admission is free, […]
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Real Food, Real Kitchens, Real UCF
My favorite thing about UCF is admiring the beauty of campus and thinking, “Anything is possible here,” said Craig Chapman, ’97. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, he commenced his journey full force in the entertainment industry. He began his career working in marketing for Nickelodeon Studios, which led him to work for […]
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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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Graduate Students Selected as American Political Science Association Minority Fellows
The Political Science Department congratulates Elias Assaf (left) and Briana Vargas-Gonzalez (right), who were selected as American Political Science Association Minority Fellows for the 2014-2015 academic year. Elias and Briana are currently graduate students in the M.A. program in Political Science. The national award is highly competitive and carries with it a fellowship of $4,000 for […]