In an era where AI tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging. This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics, and implementing best practices to ensure secure …
Career buldingDo you want to attend academic conferences? Have you been to a few but wonder if you’re making the most of your experience? The workshop will help you learn how to maximize your time, network, and enjoy your next conference! It will cover everything from how to fund your trip and what to pack, to how to use the conference …
Career buldingGet help developing your new venture proposal and your application for the Joust New Venture Competition. This workshop will be led by Dr. Cameron Ford who has led the Joust for 20 years and supported thousands of student entrepreneurs at UCF. He will offer tips and tricks to help you submit a creative and credible proposal and improve your odds …
Career buldingThis interactive workshop introduces faculty to the core principles of open education, helping them evaluate its relevance to their teaching. Participants will select one of three breakout sessions (focused on adopting OER, adapting/creating OER, or open pedagogy) to explore practical strategies for integrating open education into their teaching and learning. The session will close with supported next steps and opportunities …
Career buldingThinking about law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to meet representatives from Barry Law, FSU Law, FAMU Law, and Stetson Law at this two-part pop-up event designed to help you explore your options and get personalized guidance. Part 1: Reserved Group Advising (1:00–2:15pm) Sign up for a small-group advising session with a law school rep. Ask questions about admissions, programs, and …
Career buldingPartnership Impact Showcase 2026Theme: Stronger Together: Partnerships that Anchor and Elevate Join us for the Partnership Impact Showcase 2026, an engaging morning focused on the power of meaningful, intentional collaboration. Guided by this year’s theme, Stronger Together: Partnerships that Anchor and Elevate, the Showcase highlights innovative, data-informed public and private partnerships addressing complex challenges and creating real-world impact. Participants will …
Career buldingAI image generation is a growing and changing area of generative AI development, with constantly expanding capabilities. In this 60-minute workshop, you'll learn about the various AI image generation tools that are available and their various strengths, tips for generating the image you want, advice for prompting, and best practices for their use. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's …
Career buldingCREOL's annual Industrial Affiliates Symposium brings together members of the CREOL Industrial Affiliates (IA) program in an intentional fusion of academia, industry, and government. Students and faculty are encouraged to take advantage of the many networking opportunities the program creates. Thursday 3/5 (CREOL Building) Spring Optics and Photonics Career Fair hosted by CREOL. Separate Registration - sign up on Handshake: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/64073/ …
Career buldingPlug 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 …
Career buldingRegister Now for PARC 2026Theme: Innovative Solutions for a Complicated World Join researchers, practitioners, and students at the Public Administration Research Conference (PARC 2026) for a dynamic exchange of ideas addressing today’s most pressing public service challenges. Through interactive sessions, collaborative discussions, and poster presentations, PARC 2026 will highlight innovative research and practical solutions shaping governance, policy, and community engagement …
Career buldingReady to make your case for law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session on crafting effective personal statements. We’ll cover what admissions committees look for and some helpful dos and don’ts to tell your story with impact and authenticity. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a draft, this workshop will help you write with purpose, …
Career buldingDive into Canva’s intuitive design interface and learn how to create polished graphics for your courses. This workshop offers a guided tour of core features and a live demo of building common assets like presentations, banners, and social-style course visuals. We’ll also highlight advanced tools and paid AI features available in Canva Pro to help elevate your designs. This workshop …
Career buldingMaximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, …
Career buldingAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Chloe Sherwood, Admissions Coordinator from the UCF College of Graduate Studies. This workshop will help students navigate the graduate school application process with confidence. Participants will learn how to create a clear application plan, prepare key application materials, and submit documents effectively. The session will also cover crafting strong …
Career buldingUnlock the potential of generative AI for your research with Amazon Bedrock, AWS's fully managed service providing access to leading foundation models from AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Mistral AI, Stability AI, and Amazon. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of large language models, demonstrates how to build intelligent knowledge bases using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and shows …
Career buldingCreating 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.
Career buldingGet help developing your new venture proposal and your application for the Joust New Venture Competition. This workshop will be led by Dr. Cameron Ford who has led the Joust for 20 years and supported thousands of student entrepreneurs at UCF. He will offer tips and tricks to help you submit a creative and credible proposal and improve your odds …
Career buldingCurious about how studying human movement can lead to careers in health, research, or performance? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this session for an inside look at the UCF Kinesiology master’s and doctoral programs, including curriculum highlights and admissions tips. The session will also explore how kinesiology connects to clinical exercise physiology, rehabilitation, and healthcare, highlighting pathways that link …
Career buldingAre 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. Come to meet with OUR representatives to learn more about how to participate in undergrad research and to address any …
Career buldingAre 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)
Career buldingThis interactive workshop helps graduate students develop strategies for writing strong research introductions for papers, articles, theses, and dissertations. Through discussion and guided writing activities, participants will learn how to establish significance, identify relevant library and academic sources, engage prior scholarship, and position their own research within disciplinary expectations. Build clarity, confidence, and momentum in your long-term writing projects by …
Career buldingExplore 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 …
Career buldingHow 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 follow …
Career buldingJoin us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses, and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure …
Career buldingAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to learn more about careers in physical and occupational therapy. Join Alexis Einav from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for an engaging session exploring their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (MOT & OTD) programs. In this session, you’ll discover program highlights, admission requirements, and what makes their …
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