Law schools want applicants who do more than show up—they want changemakers. Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session to explore the kinds of activities that signal readiness for legal study: leadership roles, advocacy work, research, volunteering, student organizations, and civic engagement. Whether you're building your resume or reflecting on past involvement, we’ll help you connect your experiences …
Anthropology Department CalendarHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation. Presented by Sarah Norris
Anthropology Department CalendarExplore ThingLink's scenario-based learning tool to create immersive role-playing activities, escape rooms, decision trees, and more! Follow along with a live demo for creating these scenarios and syncing them to your Webcourses@UCF grade book. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's and staff.
Anthropology Department CalendarAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Angela Vergara, Lecturer, Sociology Undergraduate Director, and Social Sciences Program Director from the UCF Department of Sociology. This workshop will help students learn how to build meaningful professional connections to support their graduate school journey. Participants will explore strategies for networking effectively with faculty, peers, and professionals, both …
Anthropology Department CalendarExperience the complete journey of AI agent development using Kiro's AI-powered IDE for rapid prototyping through "vibe coding", then transition to production-ready systems using spec-driven development with Strands SDK. This hands-on workshop guides you through building intelligent agents with custom tools, connecting to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for enhanced capabilities, and deploying secure, scalable agents to Amazon Bedrock AgentCore …
Anthropology Department CalendarHow to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services.
Anthropology Department CalendarMaximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, …
Anthropology Department CalendarAcademic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Abhinav Krishnan from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine —your insider guide to navigating the med school journey, whether you're just starting out or ready to apply. What we’ll cover: How to decode med school mission statements and find your best-fit programs Crafting standout applications and personal statements Budgeting …
Anthropology Department CalendarBring your experience lists, recommendation ideas, or just your questions, and get personalized support for health, law, and graduate school applications with the Academic Advancement Program. We’ll begin with a brief strategy overview and then break into small groups for hands-on guidance. Come as you are—this lab meets you where you’re at and helps you move forward with confidence and …
Anthropology Department CalendarScanning documents is just the first step. Making documents truly usable requires accessibility. This workshop covers how to transform scanned materials into accessible PDFs and digital texts that work for everyone. You'll learn practical techniques including optical character recognition (OCR), proper tagging, and testing for screen reader compatibility. Whether you're digitizing archival materials or research documents, you'll gain hands-on skills to ensure your digitized …
Anthropology Department CalendarThis session, facilitated by Drs. Florence Williams and Steve Heglund, provides strategies to empower students to identify strengths, address gaps, and deepen understanding, fostering continuous growth and ownership of their learning. This workshop is limited to faculty.
Anthropology Department CalendarPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
Anthropology Department CalendarExplore high-impact opportunities to grow as a scholar and prepare for graduate or professional school. This session introduces five signature programs of Academic Advancement Programs: McNair Scholars Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) Pre-Graduate Knights Pre-Health Scholars Pre-Law Scholars Discover the benefits of joining—such as mentorship, skill development, and preparation for advanced degrees—and gain strategies to become a competitive applicant. This …
Anthropology Department CalendarGot questions about applying to law school or taking a gap year? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to join a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a small group advising session. ⚠️ This session is offered on a sign-up basis only. You MUST reserve your spot in advance by registering through the SignUpGenius link here. In these advising sessions, you can …
Anthropology Department CalendarBuild complete data pipelines from ingestion to analysis using AWS's enterprise-grade data engineering services. Learn to create scalable data lakes on S3, perform real-time and batch transformations with AWS Glue, implement fine-grained access controls with Lake Formation, and query massive datasets using Amazon Athena and Redshift - essential skills for managing large-scale research data from NIH, NSF, and other funding …
Anthropology Department CalendarTransferring to UCF? UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than your institution does. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include: How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips for getting the largest award package possible. If you lost your aid while at your state college, will you …
Anthropology Department CalendarThe Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity for faculty and instructional designers to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. It welcomes members from higher education institutions to learn from each other as they engage in presentations and panel discussions. Event registration is free for State University System …
Anthropology Department CalendarAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
Anthropology Department CalendarAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Sarah Morgan from Rush Medical College. Secondary applications are a pivotal step in the medical school admissions process. In this focused session, you will learn how to craft strong, tailored responses that highlight your fit with each program while managing multiple deadlines. We’ll cover strategies to avoid generic language, …
Anthropology Department CalendarAre you a graduate student completing your thesis or dissertation this semester? Attend this session to learn all about the final submission process including setting up your STARS account and what to expect when submitting your final document. For more information, see https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation
Anthropology Department CalendarJoin us for an insightful webinar that examines how trauma influences a child’s development. Participants will learn to identify bio-psycho-social symptoms of trauma, and to apply clinical interventions that promote change. This webinar is designed for social workers, clinicians, other allied professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning more about childhood trauma. This webinar has been approved for & offers …
Anthropology Department CalendarDiscover how to transform your research workflows with Amazon Quick Suite, an enterprise AI platform that unifies data analysis, automation, and intelligent assistance in a single workspace. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to organize data using Spaces, build custom AI agents trained on your lab's specialized knowledge, automate repetitive tasks with Quick Flows, and conduct deep-dive analysis using Quick Research …
Anthropology Department CalendarCreating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text, and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible PDFs beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice.
Anthropology Department CalendarKick off your course with style! Learn how to script, shoot, and share a compelling intro video that welcomes students, builds rapport, and sets the stage for a successful term. In this 60-minute session, follow along with a live demo from a seasoned UCF faculty member using Adobe Express. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff.
Anthropology Department CalendarIn an era where AI tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging. This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics, and implementing best practices to ensure secure …
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