Creating Accessible Websites provides a practical introduction to web accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA best practices for developers, content creators, and website managers. Participants will learn how to identify common accessibility barriers and create more inclusive web experiences through accessible text, color contrast, multimedia, forms, keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools. The training also highlights accessibility requirements under …
FallThis workshop will introduce students to summer research funding opportunities and provide practical guidance on identifying programs, understanding application requirements, and developing competitive proposals. This workshop is in collaboration with Career Navigation & Post-Graduation Pathways. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FallAre 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)
FallTired of waiting hours for your scripts to finish? If your data analysis pipelines are outgrowing your laptop's capabilities, this workshop is for you. Learn how to look under the hood using native telemetry tooling to pinpoint exactly where your code slows down; whether it is a CPU, memory, I/O, or compute bottleneck. We will cover how to diagnose, fix, …
FallThis session will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to secure online assessments. Attendees will explore configuring exams, understand monitoring analytics, and implement best practices to ensure secure and fair testing environments. In this workshop, you'll learn to: summarize concerns around academic integrity in online assessments. review techniques and quiz settings in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) to …
FallA good budget should plan for both your wants and your needs, and food can be classified under both. Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your food budget, from planning home made meals to budgeting for meals out as well as resources to supplement your funds.
FallJoin the Dixon Career Development Center in collaboration with the University Writing Center for this interactive Writing Lab focused on admission essays for graduate and professional school applications. You will learn strategies for developing a clear, authentic, and compelling essay while exploring ways to effectively communicate their experiences, motivations, and goals. Following a brief presentation, attendees will have dedicated time …
FallJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring graduate admissions professionals. This panel provides students with the opportunity to hear directly from admissions representatives about the graduate school application process. Participants will gain insight into what admissions committees consider, learn strategies for strengthening their applications, and explore ways to prepare for success in pursuing …
FallResearch labs spend a lot of time on work that keeps them away from the science: reviewing literature, wrangling datasets, and building reports. This hands-on workshop introduces AI and analytics tools on AWS that take on much of that work, so faculty and the student research assistants who support them can get to answers faster.You'll see how to create AI …
FallHow to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants …
FallA model trained on a laptop is a good start. Turning it into something your lab can run at scale and share with collaborators usually takes a lot more work. This hands-on workshop walks through the whole machine learning process on AWS, from raw data to a live model that returns predictions on demand.You'll work in a familiar notebook environment …
FallA good budget should plan for both your wants and your needs, and food can be classified under both. Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your food budget, from planning home made meals to budgeting for meals out as well as resources to supplement your funds.
FallAcquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FallThis workshop will help you gain skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. This workshop is ideal for students planning to present their work at conferences. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)
FallHow to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to …
FallPresented by The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal (URJ) editors, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your research for publication. Students who are already involved with a research project will benefit the most from this workshop. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FallOverview Experience the Technologies Powering the Cities of Tomorrow Join us for an energizing afternoon showcasing the innovators, operators, and visionaries shaping the future of mobility, energy, climate, infrastructure, AI, and the built environment. This expo brings together Plug and Play startups, corporate partners, governments, universities, investors, and regional leaders driving Florida’s smart cities movement. Whether you’re exploring new solutions, …
FallCreating 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. …
FallJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about community and industry partnerships forinnovative research. Collaborating with industry and community partners combines academic expertise with real-world insights to create scalable, sustainable and socially relevant research solutions that drive innovation and community resilience. Part of the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles series, fostering collaboration and the exchange of research ideas …
FallJoin survivors, advocates, technologists, and policymakers for the 19th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference, a full-day event focused on how innovation and technology can strengthen anti-trafficking efforts and support systemic change. Date: January 21, 2027Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Darden Auditorium, Orlando, Florida. Additional details, including the full agenda, will be shared soon.
FallJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about research practice partnerships. This virtualresearch circle will showcase how collaborations with industry and community partners drive innovative, practical research solutions by combining academic expertise with real-worldchallenges, ensuring relevance, scalability and impact. Part of the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles series, fostering collaboration and the exchange of research ideas across CCIE …
FallJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about the college's international engagement. In this session, research faculty will share their expertise and experiences in internationally engaged research and scholarship. Part of the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles series, fostering collaboration and the exchange of research ideas across CCIE and the university.
FallJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about the college's interdisciplinary perspectives for Policy-Relevant Research based the experiences of the CCIE Faculty Research Fellows. Part of the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles series, fostering collaboration and the exchange of research ideas across CCIE and the university.
FallJoin us at UCF Downtown to observe legal arguments by attorneys in pending cases followed by Q & A with the court. The event is open to the public. UCF and Valencia students with interest in law, government or public policy are especially encouraged to attend. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. Please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m.to allow …
FallJoin us to celebrate 40 years of CREOL! This two-day symposium will bring together faculty, alumni, students, industry partners and friends of CREOL to reflect on the college’s history, recognize the people and accomplishments that have shaped its success, and explore the future of optics and photonics. Event highlights will include: Presentations and discussions featuring distinguished speakers, faculty, alumni and …
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