Chemistry Calendar - 2015: by Category “Speaker/Lecture/Seminar”

  • Launch Your Research Journey

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    Do you want to get involved in undergraduate research, but don't know where to start? Do you want to go to graduate school and want to be a competitive applicant? Are you looking for experiences that will make you more competitive for your dream job?    Panel (Office of Undergraduate Research, Honors Research, High Impact Practices, and Graduate Student Life) …

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  • From Idea to Impact: How to Launch Your First Product on Kickstarter

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Join serial entrepreneur and Spot CEO Adam Ben-Evi for a fast-paced, hands-on workshop where you’ll turn a spark of inspiration into a launch-ready concept. In this interactive session, you’ll form mini teams, brainstorm a product idea, and learn how to validate it quickly. Adam will then walk you step-by-step through crafting a compelling Kickstarter campaign—from storytelling and visuals to reward …

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  • GSL Lunch and Learn: Institutional Review Board

    Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

    Join us in a casual, supportive environment while enjoying lunch and gaining practical advice from experts from the Institutional Review Board. Bring your questions, learn about campus resources and find support for your research!

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  • Mathematical Biology Seminar by Dr. Christen H. Fleming, UCF

    MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318

    Mathematical Biology Seminar Dr. Christen H. Fleming (UCF Biology) will speak on "Scaling individual-level movement models up to the population level" at this week's seminar. Abstract: Animal tracking data have transformed our ability to quantify movement processes at the level of individual organisms, yet their ability to inform population-level processes remains limited. In this talk, I will give a brief …

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  • Learn How to Win Cash: Ideas Tournament Info Session #2

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Have you noticed a problem at school, at home, or in your community that you want to solve? Have you imagined solutions to major problems but been frustrated at not knowing where to start? Our Ideas Tournament is a great place for you to showcase your startup ideas and get a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize! This signature …

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  • Business Model Canvas: Introduction to Customer Segments, Relationships, and Channels

    Virtual

    Join Dr. Ford to learn how to better understand your customers, build strong relationships, and choose the best ways to connect with them. This session will help you identify customer needs and communicate with them more effectively.

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  • Innovation Thursday (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Innovation Thursdays, hosted by Graduate Student Life every third Thursday of the month, is your opportunity to connect with UCF’s research innovation ecosystem. Join us for free coffee and bagels to build your network and gain skills in areas of research translation, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you are pursuing a new endeavor or simply interested in working at the …

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  • Constitution Day: How Should America Prepare Citizens for Self-Government?

    Live Oak - UCF, 4115 Pyxis Ln, Orlando, FL 32816

    Teaching the Constitution: How Should America Prepare Citizens for Self-Government?Constitution Day Group Forum · Thursday, September 17, 2026Federal law requires every institution that receives federal funds to teach the Constitution each September 17, but there is no national agreement on how. This Constitution Day group forum takes that unsettled question as its subject: how should America teach the Constitution and …

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  • Design Thinking 101 and The Industry of Innovation

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Design Thinking 101 session will include 1) a high-level overview of Design Thinking, 2) How the Orlando Magic approach innovation, and 3) a brief ideation exercise.  Andrew Bekemeyer, a seasoned Sports Business professional, commenced his career as a live entertainment intern with the Magic, showcasing dedication and enthusiasm. Born in Winter Garden, FL, and spending time in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and …

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  • Seminar: "Programming Light and Quantum Electrodynamic Interactions in Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials"-Michael Leuenberger/Nano & Physics, UCF

    CREOL: 102

    Abstract: Modern quantum technologies depend on our ability to understand, predict, and ultimately engineer interactions between electrons, excitons, spins, and photons. In this colloquium, I will describe a method of turning quantum materials into programmable quantum systems. I will first briefly discuss how many-body GW–Bethe–Salpeter and Kadanoff–Baym approaches provide a predictive framework for the linear and nonlinear optical response of …

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  • Thriving in the Skills Economy Era: Lessons from Building Ventures and Careers

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Success today isn’t about traditional career paths but mastering the skills that drive impact and innovation. I’ll share my journey of building ventures and scaling teams in the Skills Economy Era with practical insights on learning, adaptability, and creating your own opportunities. 

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  • Business Model Canvas: Introduction to Revenue Streams

    Virtual

    How will you earn money? How much money will you earn? There are more options than most people realize. Join us for our interactive workshop and learn to earn.

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  • 5 Things Your Website Is Trying To Tell You

    Virtual

    This webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government. A treasure chest of free data exists that small businesses can use to guide their marketing strategies inside Google Analytics. Rather than trying to teach Google Analytics, this unique program simply focuses on five specific questions that drive digital marketing decisions and how to find those specific answers. Data is only valuable …

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  • 5 Things Your Website Is Trying To Tell You

    Virtual

    This webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government. A treasure chest of free data exists that small businesses can use to guide their marketing strategies inside Google Analytics. Rather than trying to teach Google Analytics, this unique program simply focuses on five specific questions that drive digital marketing decisions and how to find those specific answers. Data is only valuable …

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  • Better Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy

    Virtual

    Better Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy explores how school librarians and classroom teachers can work collaboratively to support literacy across print and digital formats. This panel of Florida Power Library School media specialists will highlight how literacy today exists on a spectrum and how intentional use of multiple formats can increase access, engagement, and student success. Participants will …

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  • From Rookie to Startup Tech Executive

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    This session will provide you details on how an Industrial Engineering alumni became the Director of Corporate Strategy at OneRail as well as Co-Founder and COO at Community Tech.  From strategic planning to security management, Jason works to improve processes and products to best support the company and community.  Join this session to learn and be inspired!   OneRail's Mission is to create …

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  • Why AI Will Fuel an Entrepreneurial Boom

    Magnolia Room: Magnolia Room in Live Oak

    The India Center's Annual India Lecture Series presents a special talk with Kanwal Rekhi, the first Indian-American founder to take a company public on the NASDAQ and author of The Groundbreaker. Co-founder of Excelan and past president of TiE, he has mentored more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and invested in over 200 early-stage companies. In this talk, Rekhi explores why artificial …

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  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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  • CREOL Fall Colloquium: Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Inverse designed, densely integrated classical and quantum photonics Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in photonics design, along with new nanofabrication approaches and heterogeneous integration play crucial roles in building photonics for applications including optical interconnects and quantum technologies. This design breakthrough is named photonic inverse design, and refers to efficiently searching through the space of all possible photonic device geometries, within fabrication …

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  • Marketing Basics

    Virtual

    A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …

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  • SBA Workshop: Federal Small Business Certifications Managed by SBA

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA; will discuss eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if able to do so. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business …

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  • Innovation Thursday (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Innovation Thursdays, hosted by Graduate Student Life every third Thursday of the month, is your opportunity to connect with UCF’s research innovation ecosystem. Join us for free coffee and bagels to build your network and gain skills in areas of research translation, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you are pursuing a new endeavor or simply interested in working at the …

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  • New Frontiers in Graduate Careers: Job Search Strategies

    Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

    Welcome to New Frontiers in Graduate Careers! This is our first Job Search Strategies module session. Job Search Strategies (JSS) is a series of workshops focused on topics specifically related to the jobsearch. Topics could include but are not limited to: How to set a strategy How to tailor your applications Resume and interview preparation How to manage the job …

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  • GSL Lunch and Learn: Research and Scholarship

    Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

    Join us for a Lunch-and-Learn session hosted by the College of Graduate Studies Office of Research and Scholarship.

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  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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