The Economist's 3rd Annual Space Economy Summit
2025-11-05 08:30 - 18:00 | Addition Financial Arena
As part of [UCF Space Week](https://www.ucf.edu/spaceweek/), this flagship global event convenes industry, government, and academia to explore innovations in space tech, financing, private space stations, orbital compute, satellite intelligence, and more. Sessions will examine global security, space governance, artificial intelligence in orbit, lunar infrastructure, investment trends and other space economy-related topics. Hosted in partnership with The Economist.

Note: This is an invite-only event.

CDL Faculty Connect Expo - Fall 2025
2025-11-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
Hosted by UCF's Center for Distributed Learning, the CDL Faculty Connect expo is designed to bring faculty and staff together to explore the transformative potential of digital learning.

Attendees engage with interactive booths showcasing tools and services such as AI technologies, 3D printing, VR equipment, instructional design resources, and multimedia support.The event fosters collaboration and innovation in teaching through demonstrations, conversations, and professional development opportunities. It also features light refreshments, giveaways, and insights into enhancing course delivery across modalities.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdl-faculty-connect-expo-tickets-1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Government Contracting: Overview
2025-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This is not an introduction to government contracting for the 'faint of heart'. This is a 2.5 to 3.0 hour virtual training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting, but those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank, overview of the government contracting process.

This webinar covers the following areas:

* Introduction to the Government Contracting Process
* Components of a "GIB Ready" Business
* Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit
* Reactive Business Development Strategies
* Proactive Business Development Strategies
* Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database
* Potential Next Steps

In addition to the instruction, attendees will have the opportunity to receive handouts that are practical tools in helping develop your government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites, and certification programs.

This class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.

This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.

Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO8U07d
Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/

One-on-One Advising with a Law School Insider
2025-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115
[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to meet one-on-one with a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a personalized advising session. Whether you're working on your application, exploring gap year options, or just starting your law school journey, this is your chance to ask specific questions and get expert feedback. Bring your resume, personal statement, or other materials and be sure to reserve your time slot in advance [HERE](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DACAA2BA3FACF8-57614152-oneonone)!

*This workshop is designed for students in all stages: Exploring, Building, Mastering, or Applying.
Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DACAA2BA3FACF8-57614152-oneonone
Registration Info: Reserve a time slot!

Access Granted: Building Welcoming Courses
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:00 | Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
Want to make your online course content more welcoming and accessible for every student? Join UCF accessibility professionals to identify common barriers and demonstrate quick, effective strategies to improve course design. We'll work through interactive activities that will test and hone your digital accessibility knowledge. Additionally, we will demonstrate some free and simple-to-use tools and services available to you to enhance your course.

In this workshop, you will:

* Recognize common accessibility barriers in online courses, such as missing captions, unclear headings, and lack of alt text, and their impact on students.
* Apply practical strategies to design accessible, student-friendly courses.
* Identify UCF resources and tools to support ongoing accessibility improvements in your courses.

This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff, and GTAs.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prompt, Play, and Create with GenAI
2025-11-05 10:05 - 10:50 | Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
This hands-on, bring-your-own-device workshop will explore generative AI tools in a collaborative setting. Join us to play with prompt design, try out features in UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat, and share ideas for enhancing teaching, productivity, and everyday workflows. Working together, we'll co-create useful outputs such as structured data and simple custom bots. Let's experiment, explore, and imagine what's next for our classrooms and projects.

In this workshop, participants will:

* Explore UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat and brainstorm practical ways to integrate GenAI into teaching, learning, and daily work.
* Develop and refine prompts to generate structured and repurposable AI outputs.
* Collaborate and co-create custom tools, structured datasets, and ideas to inspire new workflow possibilities.

This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff, and GTAs.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

EAP: Avoiding Burnout
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Employees who try to work too hard or do too much can become overly stressed. The final stage of this stress response is burnout, which is a concern for employers who want to maintain productivity in the workplace. Presented by UCF's Employee Assistance Program provider, Health Advocate, this workshop teaches participants about the physiological and emotional dangers of stress and burnout, as well as how to develop more efficient and effective coping skills.

Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2633/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld
Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Get Started in Undergraduate Research
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual and CSEL 121
Are 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)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792800/share_preview
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&categories=7,3&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=get%20started%20in%20research&postedBySchool=true&careerCenterIds=325
Registration Info: Search for "Get Started In Research" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Love Languages and Healthy Communication
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This workshop will focus on building understanding of healthy communication habits and active listening. We will also explore the five love languages and learn how to more effectively connect in your interpersonal relationships.

This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

The Quantum Branch Engine: Redefining AI Through Symbolic Intelligence
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad
Join former NFL player and entrepreneur Johnny L. Williams, Founder & CEO of Player Epic, as he introduces the Quantum Branch Engine (QBE) a breakthrough in symbolic AI that merges the precision of physics with the adaptability of human reasoning. Unlike conventional machine-learning systems, QBE operates on a quantum-inspired symbolic framework that produces transparent, deterministic outcomes while running efficiently on everyday hardware.

In this session, Johnny shares how this innovation is transforming industries from aerospace and defense to health and gaming revealing how physics-based reasoning can unlock a new era of trustworthy, human-aligned intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond prediction toward explanation. The Quantum Branch Engine (QBE) represents this next leap a deterministic intelligence layer built to reason like a scientist and or engineer rather than guess like a network.

In this talk, Johnny Williams breaks down what makes QBE different, why it challenges the boundaries of today's black-box AI, and how it enables organizations to see why a decision is made not just the outcome.

Key takeaways include:

* Symbolic Reasoning in Action: How QBE models intelligence using structured relationships instead of statistical weights.
* [?][?] CPU-Optimized AI: Achieving high performance and energy efficiency without GPU dependence.
* Applied Innovation: Real-world use cases spanning aerospace, healthcare, digital twins, and simulation.
* Explainability by Design: How deterministic branching provides a complete audit trail for every output.
* From Athlete to Inventor: Lessons in translating real-world discipline and creativity into deep-tech entrepreneurship.

Students will leave inspired to explore how physics-inspired computation can drive the next generation of explainable, efficient, and responsible AI.
Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/WjfGKxteBcNAdZwzxUGMqn/The-Quantum-Branch-Engine%253A-Redefining-AI-Through-Symbolic-Intelligence

CANCELED - Workshop Wednesday: How to LinkedIn
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
LinkedIn 101: Connect, Research, and Stand Out Professionally
LinkedIn is more than just a digital resume. In this workshop, you'll learn how to create a polished profile, use LinkedIn to expand your network, and research careers, companies, and schools. We'll also cover do's and don'ts for professional social media use.

If you're unable to come in person, join us online! https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781101/share_preview

Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781101/share_preview
Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781101/share_preview

Preparing the Gradebook for Grade Submissions
2025-11-05 11:45 - 13:00 | Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
Bring your laptop or tablet to review gradebook settings and receive hands-on assistance configuring your gradebook and ensuring that you have everything in place to submit your final grades. Learn ways to weight and curve grades, and how you can use Grading Schemes to help automate your final grade submission process. This workshop will also cover if you calculate your final grades outside of the gradebook, and how to manage settings to reduce student confusion.

* Discover the most common issues related to students' understanding of grading
* Explore and create Grading Schemes to help ease the grade submission process
* Manage your grades outside of the Gradebook depending on how you weight and curve your grades

This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff, and GTAs.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Critiques & Career Express Drop-In
2025-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: 1st floor lobby
No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:

* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm
* Wednesdays: 12-2pm

Check in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter, or Handshake profile, or let us know if you have any quick career questions!

Welcome Wednesday: Brand and Network for Grad Success
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In today's competitive grad school landscape, standing out is essential--not just with your application, but in building your personal brand and network. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session led by Maija Hallsmith, Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity at Brown University's Graduate School.

This session will show you how to effectively define and communicate your academic and professional identity. Learn how to leverage networking opportunities, both online and in-person, to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals in your field. We'll also explore strategies for establishing a strong, authentic personal brand that will serve you well throughout your grad school journey and beyond.

*This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview
Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

CREOL Fall 2025 Faculty Talks
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | CREOL: CROL-103
During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation. Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.

SEPTEMBER 3

12:00: Ayman Abouraddy

12:30: Christian Heide

SEPTEMBER 10

No presentations

SEPTEMBER 17

12:00: Sean Pang

12:30: Yannick Salamin

SEPTEMBER 24

12:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov

12:30: Shin-Tson Wu

OCTOBER 1

12:00: Joshua Kaufman

12:30: Kristopher Davis

OCTOBER 8

12:00: Kyle Renshaw

12:30: Peter Delfyett

OCTOBER 15

12:00: Eric Johnson

12:30: Ivan Divliansky

OCTOBER 22

12:00: Murat Yuskel

12:30: Li Fang

OCTOBER 29

12:00: Kyu Young Han

12:30: Leland Nordin

NOVEMBER 5

12:00: TBD

12:30: Midya Parto

NOVEMBER 12

12:00: Sasan Fathpour

12:30: Debashis Chanda

NOVEMBER 19

12:00: Stephen Eikenberry

12:30: TBD

CCIE Virtual Research Circle
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 and Institutes

10/22/2025 - Tips for Success

11/5/2025 - Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals

1/14/2026 - Research Practice Partnership

1/28/2026 - Community and Industry Partnerships for Innovative Research

2/11/2026 - International Engagement

2/25/2026 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Policy Relevant Research

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92575213208?pwd=[REDACTED]

Be Better Club: Energy, Conservation, and Environments (the case of AI)
2025-11-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
November 5, 2025

Energy, Conservation, and Environments (the case of AI)

The development and use of artificial intelligence, in particular generative AI platforms, come with massive energy costs. How do we make trade-offs between technological and environmental concerns?

Framing podcast: AI, Data Centers, Energy, and Environmental Impact (2025), Applied Podcast. <https://learn.colostate.edu/ep-8-ai-data-centers-energy-and-environmental-impact/>

Discussions are held by Zoom on Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm Eastern Time and are open to everyone. Join us at <https://ucf.zoom.us/j/98328221301> Code: 333578

FMI visit [https://ethicscenter.research.ucf.edu](https://ethicscenter.research.ucf.edu/ "UCF Center for Ethics") and click on "Be Better Club"

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/98328221301

Coaching with the GROW Model
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
This course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies, and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

•Define and apply the GROW Model.•Set SMART goals.•Analyze current realities.•Explore and evaluate options.•Develop actionable plans.•Enhance coaching skills.•Foster accountability and motivation.•Utilize coaching tools effectively.

Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$765/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld
Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Explore your interests and find your Pathway to a UCF Major
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Finding a career path can be a struggle. You may feel lost when it comes to finding your interests, or you just might be unsure about what you want to do most.

Join us in this virtual interactive session!

This event is aimed at helping students discover their interests, explore their values, and find the major that's their perfect fit. Students will take an assessment that helps them understand and identify what they value most in a career.

Knowing what they want in a career is the first important step that's needed before they pick a major. Students can find out where their interests, skills, and values connect. Using the results, they will then be matched to UCF majors options that would be their best fit. Know a student that needs a little direction Encourage them to attend this event!

Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/3IHedAW
Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/3IHedAW

Mathematical Biology Seminar by Dr. Christen Fleming
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Mathematical Sciences Building: MSB 110
Mathematics Biology Seminar
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Location: MSB 110

Speaker:
Dr. Christen Fleming
Department of Biology
University of Central Florida

Title: Kernel Density Estimation in Spatial Ecology

Abstract: Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) is a cornerstone technique in statistics for estimating a probability density function when its parameterized form is unknown. KDE is widely used in spatial ecology for calculating animal home ranges and species distributions where the assumptions behind conventional KDE are often pushed beyond their limits. In this seminar I will present over a decade of research that now allows for accurate kernel density estimates to be computed from irregularly sampled times-series data that are sampled from heterogeneous populations.

Master of Public Administration Virtual Info Session
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join us as we discuss the Master of Public Administration (MPA), dual degrees. Additionally, we will review the the Fall 2026 curriculum changes and 4 new specializations coming to the MPA program!

Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a37dc630-1290-4849-a378-6557a84fa255
Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a37dc630-1290-4849-a378-6557a84fa255

How Experience Shapes Strong Grad, Health, and Law School Applications
2025-11-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
Grades and test scores matter, but what really sets you apart is what you do outside the classroom. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites pre-health, pre-law, and pre-graduate students to attend a workshop on how to find, choose, and maximize experiences that strengthen your application and shape your future career.

Learn how to:

* Identify meaningful opportunities like research, internships, shadowing, and volunteering
* Align your experiences with your personal and professional goals
* Reflect on and articulate what you've learned in your applications and interviews
* Avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your time

*This workshop is designed for students in the Exploring or Building stage.
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779690/share_preview
Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

CANCELED - How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
How 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 should have a device with Microsoft Office installed to follow along.

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99292406841?pwd=[REDACTED]
Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b
Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

Think Before You Send: Digital Consent & Combating Sexual Cyberharassment
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
In an age of constant connectivity, how do we ensure respect and safety online? Think Before you Send Skillshop panel will tackle this question head-on, exploring the nuances of digital consent and empowering you with the tools to identify and combat sexual cyberharassment. Be a part of the conversation--and the solution.

Virtual Location URL: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/s/95442921985

Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:00 | University Tower: 203
A collective bargaining session between the Board of Trustees (BOT) and American Federation for State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is currently scheduled on November 5, 2025 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the HR Conference Room 203 at University Tower, 12201 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826.
