Introduction: Research Insights & ExplorationDate: Wednesday, September 30, 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: LIB 402Description:This workshop is designed for STEM majors who want to explore research opportunities and learn how to take the first steps. We’ll cover how to find research mentors and opportunities, approach faculty, get involved in a research lab, and make the most of the experience. Attendees …
UCF eventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session featuring ETS. This workshop introduces students to the GRE and provides an overview of the exam's structure, content areas, and scoring. Participants will gain a better understanding of what to expect on test day, explore general preparation strategies, and learn about resources available to support their success.
UCF eventsMindfulness can reduce stress and improve concentration, focus, health, efficiency and accuracy. In this workshop, participants will review the key principles of mindfulness, and be guided through real-life exercises that demonstrate its impact on many different stressors, challenges and situations.
UCF eventsLearn basic programming in R through practical data pre-processing tasks. Participants will learn how to use R to import, inspect, clean, transform, summarize, reshape, and export messy datasets. The session will include guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises where attendees practice writing R code using common tools and packages. Learning outcomes: - Introduction to R - Importing and inspecting data - Cleaning column …
UCF eventsHow 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 …
UCF eventsPlug 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 …
UCF eventsStructured Query Language (SQL) is used for data retrieval, searching, modification, and reporting by relational database systems. This workshop is an introductory level course aimed at researchers and students new to databases. You will learn how to explore data stored in databases like Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, and SQLite using SQL. You will gain hands-on experience querying, …
UCF eventsAcquire 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)
UCF eventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Talk Tuesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring admissions representatives from a variety of law schools. This panel provides students with the opportunity to hear directly from law school recruiters and admissions professionals about the law school application process. Participants will gain insight into what admissions committees consider, learn strategies for …
UCF eventsIf you are starting your Overleaf journey and looking for a clear, beginner‑friendly introduction to LaTeX, this workshop is designed for you. Overleaf is a collaborative, cloud‑based platform that streamlines the process of creating professional documents using LaTeX—an essential tool for producing research papers, theses, posters, and technical reports.Learning outcomes:- Overleaf and LaTeX Basics- Creating a new project- Using Visual …
UCF eventsNew to Microsoft Clipchamp or curious about its latest features? In this step-by-step workshop, you’ll learn how to log in, organize your media, record new footage, and edit with confidence. We’ll also show you how to use Clipchamp’s built-in AI tools for captions and audio descriptions, ensuring your videos are polished, shareable, and accessible for all learners. In this workshop, …
UCF eventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring Raquel Toro-Espinal, Assistant Director at the Dixon Career Development Center, and Dr. Natalia Toro, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. This workshop helps students understand how to secure strong letters of recommendation for graduate school applications. Participants will learn how to identify …
UCF eventsReady for an adventure? Explore Study Abroad with UCF Abroad! Join us to learn how you can get involved in a High-Impact Experience through studying abroad. Join us and hear directly from students who recently participated in a UCF Abroad experience. Learn how studying abroad can enhance your college experience while discovering: ✈️ The personal, academic, and career benefits of studying …
UCF eventsJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about the college's centers and institutes. This session will highlight some potential collaboration opportunities. List of Centers and Institutes: Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) Center for Community Schools (CCS) Marriage and Family Research Institute (MFRI) Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute (TJEEI) …
UCF eventsReady to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Transfer Application deadline dates: Summer: March 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1
UCF eventsActive learning is easy to endorse and hard to run with 500 to 1000+ students in the room. What actually scales: structured peer discussion, polling that grades itself, and Learning Assistants as instructional partners. We close with a practical way to use UCF’s protected Copilot to make sense of hundreds of open-ended responses. Leave with one strategy planned for a …
UCF eventsSpend the day working side-by-side with an extraordinary team of top executives from Universal Destinations & Experiences and TEA Masters of their craft. Discover first-hand how partnerships built during the development process can transform any creative idea into a stronger, more believable, and far more successful guest experience. Keynote SpeakerJeff PolkExecutive Vice President & General ManagerUniversal Epic Universe Hosted by …
UCF eventsAre 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)
UCF eventsDiscover practical, evidence-based strategies that can enhance student engagement, accessibility, and success in online and hybrid courses. This interactive workshop explores small course design improvements that can create meaningful learning outcomes without requiring a complete redesign. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and a personalized plan to strengthen their teaching and support student success. In this workshop, you'll learn to: …
UCF eventsHow 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. For UCF employees use the Register Now button to register on Workday. For students use the [Open Virtual Location Link ] to join the waiting room.
UCF eventsThis presentation explores domestic violence through a comprehensive lens that recognizes the impact on individuals, families, and communities. Moving beyond the perception of domestic violence as a private issue to both a public health concern and a critical social justice issue rooted in systemic inequities and power imbalances. This webinar has been approved for & offers 1.5 domestic violence contact …
UCF eventsThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells.The second half of this workshop …
UCF eventsCentsible Knights is partnering with FAIRWINDS Credit Union to bring you subject matter experts on purchasing a car. Join us as we go over everything you need to know when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. Student may attend this event in person or virtually.
UCF eventsThe UCF Quality Course Review process has a new look—join us to learn what has changed and how to navigate it with confidence. We'll break down the review criteria, share practical tips for preparing your online or blended course, and explain the benefits of earning a Quality (Q) or High-Quality (HQ) designation. Whether you're planning to submit a course or …
UCF eventsJoin 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 …
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