The India Center and the Fulbright Association Mid-Florida Chapter present a discussion with Devon Newhouse, Ph.D., exploring the global influences that have shaped Goan cuisine through the history of feni, the first distilled spirit in India to receive a Geographic Indicator (GI) designation. While feni originated from distillation techniques that predated the arrival of Europeans in India, the introduction of …
Stuff to doIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Stuff to doThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF’s engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering …
Stuff to doJoin Dr. Ford for an insightful virtual workshop focused on strengthening your problem-solving skills. Learn how to identify problems that need solving and find the right solutions to address them with confidence.
Stuff to doIn-person Event: This presentation provides an overview of programs available from SBA to support the establishment and growth of small businesses, including loan guaranty and venture capital programs to enhance small business access to capital; contracting programs to increase small business opportunities in federal contracting; direct loan programs for businesses, homeowners, and renters to assist their recovery from natural disasters; and …
Stuff to doThrough a guided explanation, and hands-on experimentation, we'll break down how to use the Idea --> Create --> Demo --> Feedback loop to turn a rough concept into a tested prototype. Whether you're launching a venture, solving a campus problem, or just curious about how engineers think, this session will give you the framework, and the confidence to start building.
Stuff to doYour business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s Operating Systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …
Stuff to doHave you noticed a problem at school, at home, or in your community that you want to solve? Have you imagined solutions to major problems but been frustrated at not knowing where to start? Our Ideas Tournament is a great place for you to showcase your startup ideas and get a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize! This signature …
Stuff to doDo you want to get involved in undergraduate research, but don't know where to start? Do you want to go to graduate school and want to be a competitive applicant? Are you looking for experiences that will make you more competitive for your dream job? Panel (Office of Undergraduate Research, Honors Research, High Impact Practices, and Graduate Student Life) …
Stuff to doJoin serial entrepreneur and Spot CEO Adam Ben-Evi for a fast-paced, hands-on workshop where you’ll turn a spark of inspiration into a launch-ready concept. In this interactive session, you’ll form mini teams, brainstorm a product idea, and learn how to validate it quickly. Adam will then walk you step-by-step through crafting a compelling Kickstarter campaign—from storytelling and visuals to reward …
Stuff to doHave you noticed a problem at school, at home, or in your community that you want to solve? Have you imagined solutions to major problems but been frustrated at not knowing where to start? Our Ideas Tournament is a great place for you to showcase your startup ideas and get a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize! This signature …
Stuff to doJoin Dr. Ford to learn how to better understand your customers, build strong relationships, and choose the best ways to connect with them. This session will help you identify customer needs and communicate with them more effectively.
Stuff to doAbstract: Modern quantum technologies depend on our ability to understand, predict, and ultimately engineer interactions between electrons, excitons, spins, and photons. In this colloquium, I will describe a method of turning quantum materials into programmable quantum systems. I will first briefly discuss how many-body GW–Bethe–Salpeter and Kadanoff–Baym approaches provide a predictive framework for the linear and nonlinear optical response of …
Stuff to doThis webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government. A treasure chest of free data exists that small businesses can use to guide their marketing strategies inside Google Analytics. Rather than trying to teach Google Analytics, this unique program simply focuses on five specific questions that drive digital marketing decisions and how to find those specific answers. Data is only valuable …
Stuff to doThis webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government. A treasure chest of free data exists that small businesses can use to guide their marketing strategies inside Google Analytics. Rather than trying to teach Google Analytics, this unique program simply focuses on five specific questions that drive digital marketing decisions and how to find those specific answers. Data is only valuable …
Stuff to doBetter Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy explores how school librarians and classroom teachers can work collaboratively to support literacy across print and digital formats. This panel of Florida Power Library School media specialists will highlight how literacy today exists on a spectrum and how intentional use of multiple formats can increase access, engagement, and student success. Participants will …
Stuff to doIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Stuff to doA webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …
Stuff to doIn-person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA; will discuss eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if able to do so. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business …
Stuff to doIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Stuff to doYour business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s Operating Systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …
Stuff to doYour business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s Operating Systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …
Stuff to doIn-person Event: Celebrating SBA’s National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the military veteran’s business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and …
Stuff to doIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Stuff to doIn-person Event: This webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria, and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if you receive a property transfer. The Florida State Agency for Surplus Program (SASP) will …
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