UCF College of Sciences

Join The UCF India Center for its inaugural Distinguished Lecture, featuring Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation. Dr. Lall will explore the evolving U.S.-India partnership in science and technology, offering insights from his extensive experience as a STEM researcher, entrepreneur, and leader of major technology initiatives at the highest levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a unique perspective on the future of international technological collaboration! 📍 Location: Morgridge International Reading Center 📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ee5mgNVH #IndiaCenterUCF #STEM #UCFCOS

Save the date for the 2025 Big Data Analytics Symposium presented by the UCF Statistics and Data Science Department.

📣 Calling all data enthusiasts! The UCF Statistics and Data Science Department is excited to present the Big Data Analytics Symposium 2025! What to expect at this one-of-a-kind convening: - Hear expert insights from industry leaders - Network with professionals from top companies - Learn how big data is shaping the modern marketplace - Discover potential career paths Join industry experts from top companies and leaders from UCF College of Sciences and the UCF Statistics and Data Science Department for this day-long event! 🗓️ March 24, 2025 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm 📍 UCF Main Campus, Pegasus Ballroom 👉 More info and registration for this free event: https://lnkd.in/ePFavzq5 Thank you to our sponsors and partners Addition Financial Credit Union, Playfair Data, Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, Intego Group, UCF College of Business, and UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. #bigdata #datascience #dataanalytics #UCFCOS #UCF

There’s more than meets the eye happening in Orlando theme parks! 🔍 Our UCF Department of Anthropology was part of this year’s American Foreign Academic Research (AFAR)’s Maya at the Mouse meeting, a unique conference held this past month at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort that brought together Maya archaeologists, museologists, filmmakers, and theme park designers to explore the ways the Maya past is presented to people. Associate Professor of Anthropology Brigitte Kovacevich, PhD shared foundational knowledge of Maya society through her presentation, “A Historical Path of Discovery and Understanding of the Ancient Maya.” Associate Professor of Anthropology Michael G. Callaghan, Ph.D. also presented on “A Day in the Life of a Classic Period Maya” through a tour of art, iconography, and archaeology in telling the story of Maya life. Our UCF Anthropology Department faculty were in great company alongside presenters, including: - Dr. Jaime Awe, University of Northern Arizona (archaeologist) - Dr. Marc Zender, Tulane University (archaeologist and Maya epigrapher) - Dr. George Bey, Millsaps College (archaeologist) - Joe Rhode, Walt Disney Imagineering (retired) - Joan Hartwig, Walt Disney Imagineering (executive creative director) - Dr. Alejandra Alonso, National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico (archaeologist and conservator) - Dr. Victoria Lyall, Jan Mayer Curator, Art of the Ancient Americas at the Denver Art Museum (archaeologist and art historian) - Mat Saunders, American Foreign Academic Research (AFAR) at Davidson Day School (organizer) - Dr. Adofo Ivan Batun-Alpache, Universidad de Oriente in Valladolid, Yucatan (archaeologist). Thanks to Dr. Callaghan and Dr. Kovacevich for sharing their knowledge of the Maya in this forum of experts. #MayaAtTheMouse #AFAR #UCFCOS

The countdown is ON for #UCFDayofGiving! ✨ Wear your black and gold and join the UCF College of Sciences as we come together to celebrate Knight Nation. https://lnkd.in/etk_86zB

Where do juvenile sea turtles go once they leave their nests? Until now, researchers weren't sure what happened in these "lost years." But Biology researchers from the University of Central Florida College of Sciences’ Marine Turtle Research Group have shared new findings that reveal more about the behavior of sea turtles in early life. Kate Mansfield's research with Katrina Phillips and Nathan Putnam shows that juvenile sea turtles may be active swimmers, rather than passive drifters.   “Historically, all our information about this young life stage has been limited to opportunistic sightings of these little, hard-to-see animals from boats passing by, tracking work on hatchlings in the first 24 hours after leaving nesting beaches, or laboratory studies,” says Mansfield. "If sea turtles are occurring on the continental shelf, we suggest renaming this life stage to ‘dispersal stage’ to account for their behavior. This is important nuance in their life history."   This research into sea turtle movement during the “lost years,” can improve conservation efforts for sea turtles. Read more at the link: https://lnkd.in/eYXR5pmg

Know a Knight making a difference? We need your help to celebrate UCF College of Sciences alumni achievements in the community or across a broad range of disciplines, from communication and journalism to the physical, biological, social behavioral and statistical sciences. Please take a moment to recognize an outstanding Knight for the College of Sciences (COS) Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nominations are due by Feb. 14, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/dgCQukWK

Recap the 2024 College of Sciences Annual Scholarship dinner with us to celebrate our remarkable students’ achievements and generosity of donors who help make student success possible! This memorable evening brought together students, staff, and faculty with the community to share the impact that this generosity makes possible. On this #GivingTuesday, we invite you to play your part in these life-changing opportunities. Your contributions spark student success and academic achievements that lead to a brighter future through education. Follow the link to contribute today. Go Knights and charge on! https://ow.ly/AFSI50UknW8

As we welcome students this fall to the UCF College of Sciences, I'm reflecting on the recent celebrations for our graduating master's and doctoral students this summer. It's wonderful to have these moments to mark our Knights achieving excellence in their respective disciplines. As students return to campus this week, I hope these photos will inspire them on their own academic journeys. #ChargeOn

Congratulations to these incredible students receiving their PhDs in Physics this summer at the University of Central Florida! Our American Physical Society Bridge program in our Physics Department is enhancing innovation and inclusion in science, providing a pathway for underrepresented students to access graduate programs in an essential STEM field. Read more about Dave Austin, Camille Coffie, and Troie Journigan: https://ow.ly/GaUM50SPat8