The 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 …
Events at UCFLearn how to approach problems from a new perspective by joining Design Thinking 101, an interactive session covering: A high-level overview of the Design Thinking process How the Orlando Magic approach innovation A brief ideation exercise Andrew Bekemeyer is a UCF alumnus and sports business professional with experience spanning ticket sales, live entertainment, and fan development. A Winter Garden, Florida, …
Events at UCFAbstract: 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 …
Events at UCFSuccess today isn’t about traditional career paths but mastering the skills that drive impact and innovation. Our speaker will share their journey of building ventures and scaling teams in the Skills Economy Era, offering practical insights into learning, adaptability and creating your own opportunities.
Events at UCFHow will you earn money? How much money will you earn? There are more options than most people realize. Join us for our interactive workshop and learn to earn.
Events at UCFLearn how to translate your military experience into the qualifications civilian employers are looking for on your resume and in interviews. Drawing on experience conducting more than 5,000 interviews, reviewing countless resumes and working one-on-one with over 2,500 veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, Scott Vedder will share practical strategies to write a resume that speaks for itself so you …
Events at UCFThis 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 …
Events at UCFDon't miss your Opportunity Quest! Explore new possibilities for your future through Opportunity Quest, which helps students discover career paths and resources for freelancing, side hustles, small businesses, innovative roles within large organizations and launching your own startup. Central Florida is home to many Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) that offer FREE support to aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about campus and community …
Events at UCFPlug and Play Health Innovation Lounge: Shaping the Next Generation of Health Innovators September’s Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge brings together students and young professionals interested in entrepreneurship, parents supporting the next generation of innovators, early-stage founders, and community leaders for an engaging afternoon exploring the future of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. Connect with community and innovation partners, including …
Events at UCFBetter 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 …
Events at UCFJoin the UCF Oboe Studio for a masterclass with Dr. Jonathan Davis, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arizona State University. Free admission.
Events at UCFWhat can an industrial engineering degree lead to? Hear from an industrial engineering alum who became the director of corporate strategy at OneRail, as well as co-founder and COO at Community Tech. OneRail's mission is to create a flexible, predictable and responsive supply chain solution to provide customers and partners with a sustainable competitive advantage. From strategic planning and security …
Events at UCFThe India Center's Annual India Lecture Series presents a special talk with Kanwal Rekhi, the first Indian-American founder to take a company public on the NASDAQ and author of The Groundbreaker. Co-founder of Excelan and past president of TiE, he has mentored more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and invested in over 200 early-stage companies. In this talk, Rekhi explores why artificial …
Events at UCFJoin Rosen College for an engaging conversation with industry leaders exploring the trends and innovations shaping the future of guest engagement. Discover how immersive entertainment, storytelling, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the guest experience. Stay after for a networking reception with industry professionals and Rosen College alumni. Your experience includes: Two complimentary drink tickets and heavy appetizers Networking …
Events at UCFIf 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 for avoiding 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 this training …
Events at UCFTitle: Inverse-designed, densely integrated classical and quantum photonics Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in photonics design, along with new nanofabrication approaches and heterogeneous integration, play crucial roles in building photonics for applications including optical interconnects and quantum technologies. This design breakthrough, called photonic inverse design, refers to efficiently searching the space of possible photonic device geometries within fabrication constraints, using fast electromagnetic solvers …
Events at UCFA webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small businesses, 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” …
Events at UCFJoin the Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Program for “Conversations on Cuba,” a panel discussion exploring Cuba through historical, political, philosophical, literary and cultural perspectives. The panel will feature Cuban American novelist Ivonne Lamazares, Pegasus Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández, and Latin American specialists Annabelle Conroy (Political Science), Karina Céspedes (Philosophy) and Kacie Tartt, Study Abroad to Cuba coordinator in Modern …
Events at UCFThis in-person presentation provides an overview of the various certifications administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and discusses eligibility criteria and the application process. To help your business make effective connections with the government, it should obtain the appropriate certifications, if possible. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business compete …
Events at UCFHeld at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …
Events at UCFThis year’s Shofner speaker, Dr. Chambliss, will explore how Florida’s comic publishing history shaped American comic culture, revealing the state’s influence on visual storytelling, regional identity, and creative networks through the Comics as Data North America project. Dr. Chambliss is a historian, author, and professor at Michigan State University whose work explores popular culture, comics, race, and digital humanities. He is …
Events at UCFHeld at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …
Events at UCFWriters in the Sun Reading with Jaquira Díaz Join Writers in the Sun for a reading with UCF alum Jaquira Díaz, author of the award-winning memoir Ordinary Girls and the upcoming paperback edition of her novel This Is the Only Kingdom. Ordinary Girls received a Florida Book Prize, and Díaz’s work explores themes of identity, family, place and belonging. During …
Events at UCFIf 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 for avoiding 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 this training …
Events at UCFYour 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 devices’ operating systems (e.g., Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc., may …
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