UCF: by Category “Workshop/Conference”

  • Intermediate Python with database programming

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    In this workshop, we'll focus on three key pillars of Python development: error handling, user-defined functions, and database programming. Firstly, we'll equip you with the tools to build robust and resilient code through comprehensive error handling techniques. Learn how to anticipate and gracefully manage errors, ensuring your programs not only function smoothly but also remain reliable in the face of …

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  • Leveraging Generative AI to Improve Students’ Problem-Solving Skills

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Discover how Generative AI can streamline the design of problem-based learning (PBL) experiences for online courses. In this hands-on session, participants will explore PBL fundamentals, examine cross-disciplinary examples, and use AI to craft authentic problems, inquiry activities, and assessments. Leave equipped with practical strategies to simulate real-world professional practice in your online teaching. This workshop is limited to faculty.

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  • Special Programs: Creating a Non-academic Course Section in Webcourses@UCF

    Virtual

    Discover how departments across UCF use Special Programs to deliver professional development, training, and other non-academic learning experiences. In this virtual session, you’ll learn how to create and manage your own course in Webcourses@UCF, explore enrollment and compliance options, and pick up practical tips to ensure a smooth, effective experience for your learners. This workshop is limited to faculty and …

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  • Thesis and Dissertation 101: Formatting Demo (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Finishing your thesis or dissertation soon? Join us to learn how to compile your work into UCF’s official Microsoft Word Template so your electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) is formatted to be compliant with UCF’s requirements and policies, including digital accessibility. This workshop will also include an overview of the Format Review process and expectations. For additional information, please see: …

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  • Talk Tuesday: Law School Rec Letters That Open Doors

    Virtual

    Applying to law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Robert Sutton from Barry Law, focused on securing powerful letters of recommendation.  Letters of recommendation are your character witnesses. In this high-impact session, we’ll unpack what makes a letter compelling, who to ask (and how), and how to support your recommenders with strategic materials. Leave …

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  • Git Version Control for Professional Software Development

    Virtual

    Learn and develop techniques for professional collaborative work using the Git Flow workflow. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover working with remote repositories on GitHub (https://github.com) to push and pull code changes, submit pull requests, and merge branches for your projects using GitHub and the command line.Attendees should have experience creating repositories, making commits, and using GitHub prior to …

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  • One-on-One Advising with a Law School Insider

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115

    Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to meet one-on-one with a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a personalized 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.   Whether you're working on your application, exploring gap year options, or just starting your law school …

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  • UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management presents “Universal Day”

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    Come to Universal Day to explore career opportunities within the Universal Destinations and Experiences company. Hear from a panel of Universal leaders from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., then participate in tabling from multiple department leaders and recruiters from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interested applicants will also have the chance to participate in on-the-spot interviews from 12:00 p.m. - …

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  • Machine Learning and BIG DATA Part 1 of 2

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop. Registration closes by Monday, February 9 at 11AM Eastern time. This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This will be an IN-PERSON event hosted by various satellite sites, there WILL NOT be …

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  • Savings with Fairwinds Credit Union

    John T. Washington Center

    Centsible Knights is partnering with Fairwinds Credit Union to teach you everything you need to know about savings.  Join us and learn all about different savings strategies and tools!

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Telling Your Story: How to Write an Effective Statement of Purpose

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Jason Burrell from the UCF College of Arts and Humanities. This workshop will guide students through the process of crafting an effective Statement of Purpose for graduate school applications. Participants will learn how to communicate their experiences, highlight their strengths, and clearly express their goals and motivations. The session …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles—a space where faculty from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.  Dates and Topics 9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support 9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER 10/1/2025 - Centers …

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  • Summer Research Funding (Recurring Event)

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!   There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania.  …

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: Curating a Med School List That Fits You

    Virtual

    Your med school list shouldn’t be a mystery or a copy-paste from Reddit. Join Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) for this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Dr. Caleb Marsh and Jerome Hill from Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine.  We’ll unpack what “fit” really means, including mission, curriculum, geography, and support systems. We'll also help you filter strategically, reflect …

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  • Your Path to Vanderbilt Engineering: Graduate Overview

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to join Ms. Santavaya L. Jordan, Assistant Director for Graduate Recruiting in the School of Engineering Dean’s Office at Vanderbilt University, for a graduate overview session. During this visit, Ms. Jordan will share insights about Vanderbilt University, life in Nashville, and the School of Engineering’s graduate programs. The session will also highlight available funding opportunities, application requirements …

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  • Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching Series: Feedback and Rubrics to Support Learning in Online Assessments

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Join Sue Bauer, Senior Instructional Designer, and Dr. Amy Gregory to learn strategies to design assessment tasks with clear criteria and to provide feedback that extends student thinking and learning. This workshop is limited to faculty.

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  • Machine Learning and BIG DATA Part 2 of 2

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop.  Registration closes by Monday, February 9 at 11AM Eastern time. This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This will be an IN-PERSON event hosted by various satellite sites, there WILL NOT be …

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  • Structured Programs Information Session

    Virtual

    Explore 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 …

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  • Meet Duke Pratt School of Engineering

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join Susan Brien, Admissions Recruiter for Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering Master’s Programs, for an on-campus visit.  Schedule: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Information Session – Learn about Duke Pratt’s graduate engineering programs, admissions requirements, and application tips. 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: Tabling – Stop by for one-on-one questions and additional resources.  This is a great opportunity for …

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  • Maximize Your Transfer Experience Through Research

    Virtual

    As transfer students, adjusting to a new campus, new professors, and new routines, finding your place in undergraduate research (UR) can feel overwhelming. But getting involved early can open doors to grad school, career opportunities, and other benefits you don’t want to miss. This workshop is designed just for transfer students and will walk you through why research matters and …

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  • Maximize Your Transfer Experience Through Research

    Virtual

    As transfer students, adjusting to a new campus, new professors, and new routines, finding your place in undergraduate research (UR) can feel overwhelming. But getting involved early can open doors to grad school, career opportunities, and other benefits you don’t want to miss. This workshop is designed just for transfer students and will walk you through why research matters and …

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  • Publishing Your Research

    Virtual

    Presented by The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal (URJ) editors, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your research for publication with the URJ. 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)

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  • Talk Tuesday: Pre‑Law Power Tools

    Virtual

    Ready to sharpen your path to law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join a session which introduces LexScholars by AccessLex, a program designed to build skills, confidence, and connections for aspiring law students. You’ll also explore additional AccessLex resources, from financial education to admissions support, that provide practical tools to navigate the journey ahead. Leave with free, actionable strategies to power up your …

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  • Linux Tool to Orchestrate Research: Makefiles

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    Make is a command-line tool often used to build executable code from source code. While ubiquitous for those working with C or FORTRAN, Make can also manage task dependencies for any Unix commands. Researchers seeking to implement reproducible workflows, automating data analysis pipelines, or producing tables and plots for publication can automate their workflow using Make. This workshop is intended for new …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Quest for the Perfect Grad Program

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. This workshop will help students identify graduate programs that align with their goals and interests. Participants will learn how to research programs, evaluate options, and understand key factors in the admissions process. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving attendees …

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