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Do you ever feel like you're running on empty? Like no matter how much sleep you get or "down time," you still feel exhausted? That's because sleep is only one aspect of recovering from burnout. This workshop explores ways to tap into physical, mental, emotional, sensory, social, creative and spiritual rest as a way of holistically combatting the exhaustion and fatigue that comes with burnout. Learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, what a deficit in each rest tenet may look like and ways to restore balance.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

Starting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about the research graduate students are conducting!Please see the presentation abstracts below for more information:Jacob Woodard \- Jonathan Dickinson's Journal as an Ethnohistorical Resource for Insights into Florida Ethnobiology* Abstract: Jonathan Dickinson's Journal, a firsthand account of his 1696 shipwreck and journey through Florida, provides valuable ethnohistorical data on the region's plant and animal use. This talk examines the botanical and zoological references to reconstruct aspects of Indigenous resource utilization, environmental interactions, and subsistence strategies. By analyzing Dickinson's descriptions of flora, fauna, and survival practices, we gain information into the ethnobiological landscape of 17th-century Florida, and insights to colonial bias on ecological realities.Melissa Marks \- Sex Estimation Using Metric and Geometric Morphometric Analyses of the Adult Human Talus* Abstract: Estimating biological sex is an essential first step when analyzing human remains in both forensic and archaeological contexts. The talus is a promising alternative to traditional methods utilizing the pelvis or skull. The present study aims to refine metric and geometric morphometric methodologies of sex estimation utilizing ancient Egyptian, ancient Maya, and modern American tali. After preliminary analyses, side asymmetry was not identified based on the linear measurements or the GM data. Linear discriminant analysis achieved 64-71% accuracy. Set points achieved 71-78% accuracy. Canonical Variate Analysis achieved 57-100% accuracy in shape space, and 67-83% in form space. These preliminary results carry important implications for sex estimation of archaeological and modern populations based on the talus.Lydia Kiernicki - A Temporal and Spatial Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains Preservation at the Penny Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida* Abstract: Previous paleoethnobotanical analyses of microremains, starches and phytoliths at the Penny Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida have identified a variety of food plants, including greenbrier (Smilax sp.), maize (Zea mays), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and acorn (Quercus sp.). Using statistical analyses to identify spatial and temporal patterns of plant remains, I will further assess the distribution, preservation, and cultural use of plants at the site. This study will enhance our understanding of preservation of plant remains in coastal Florida contexts and of foodways that made up the subsistence practices of Indigenous populations that occupied Cape Canaveral.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96976159385?pwd=61qhoOkT1nXzKbKOYDlY1CnzPeorRL.1&from=addon

Do you want to create online discussions that are more engaging, interactive, and fun? Do you want to save time and effort on grading your students' participation? If yes, then you need to check out Yellowdig! Join us for an interactive one-hour workshop to see how Yellowdig can spark interaction in your online course community. We will explore the pedagogy and implementation of Yellowdig. You will learn how to set up your own Yellowdig community, customize the settings, and integrate it with Canvas.This is a virtual session; however, Room 201 at the Faculty Multimedia Center will be available for public viewing.This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events](https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/fmc/events-workshops/) for the semester here. Don't miss out on enhancing your skills and knowledge with our beginner, intermediate, and advanced level workshops!Virtual Location URL: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=57990840 Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=57990840

Join us for an exciting and fun-filled Bachata dance class! Whether you're a beginner or have some dance experience, this class is perfect for everyone. Skilled instructors from Salsa Heat Dance Studio will guide you through the basics of Bachata, a dance originating from the Dominican Republic.What to Expect:* Warm-up exercises to get you moving * Step-by-step instruction on Bachata fundamentals * Partner work and solo practiceThis class will take place on the downtown campus at the RWC@Downtown inside the group exercise studio. Located in building Unionwest on the second floor in suite 246. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=23409a47-fd8a-42ef-8f5a-c2235868743f

Join Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) for our Peer Mentor: Pop-In Session, where students at all stages--[exploring, building, mastering, and applying](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/mission/)--are welcome. Meet with AAP's Peer Mentors for personalized guidance with your graduate/professional school application, referrals to valuable resources, and an opportunity to connect to our team for future support. Stop by Career Services and Experiential Learning, Room 115 any time from 1-3 p.m. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1661926/share_preview Registration Info: Please register through Handshake.

Need a break from the books? Join the Self-Care Social for a Destress Event open to all Valencia and UCF students! Unwind with fun activities, games, music, and delicious smoothies. Come relax and recharge at DPAC Courtyard!

Join us as we explore sexual health and wellness in this informative workshop.

Title: Computational microscopy for multi-dimensional and multi-contrast imagingAbstract: High-resolution, high-throughput imaging of large, multicellular biological structures remains a major challenge in microscopy. In this talk, I will introduce advanced multi-dimensional imaging platforms developed in our lab for 2.5D and 3D imaging of biological specimens.The first technology, the E2E-BPF microscope, enables large-area, high-resolution imaging of large-scale objects without the need for serial refocusing. This method integrates a physics-informed, deep learning-based design of a binary phase filter (BPF) with a deconvolution neural network, producing high-resolution, high-contrast images across extended depth ranges. Our prototype achieved a 15.5-fold increase in depth of field compared to conventional microscopes, demonstrating its high-resolution, high-throughput capabilities in imaging various cellular and tissue specimens.Next, I will present reference-free polarization-sensitive intensity diffraction tomography (PS-IDT), which reconstructs the 3D anisotropy distribution of multiple-scattering specimens. By illuminating a 3D anisotropic object with circularly polarized plane waves at different angles, we encode structural information into 2D intensity data. Using a vectorial multi-slice beam propagation model and a gradient descent method, we reconstruct detailed 3D anisotropy maps. PS-IDT's capabilities are demonstrated through imaging anisotropic materials such as potato starch granules and tardigrades.These imaging platforms hold significant potential for applications in rapid image-based diagnosis, optical vision, and metrology.About the Speaker: Dr. Chulmin Joo is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. He obtained S.M. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, in 2003 and 2008, respectively. Prior to joining Yonsei University, he worked as a lead engineer at GE Global Research, USA, involving and leading research programs for the development of various optical imaging and sensing devices. His primary research interests lie in the development and application of novel optical instrumentation and computational imaging technologies to address challenges and applications in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, optical metrology, and beyond. He strives to integrate fundamental understanding of optical imaging and computational technologies with the insights and needs from clinicians, biologists, and industry. He is a senior member of Optica (formerly Optical Society America), and has been a program committee member of Optica Imaging Systems and Applications since 2017. He served as the program and general chairs of Optica Imaging Systems and Applications (2020, 2021), and is serving as an Associate Editor of Adv. Imaging and Current Optics and Photonics. He is a member of Academic Editorial Board of PLoS One.

Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. we host a worship-type service with live music from our talented students and a sermon series led by Pastor Erwin and others. The series will follow the role of faith in college, touching over topics such as stress, vocation and friendships.We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.

Join us for an exciting three-week line dancing instructional program that blends traditional and modern moves! This beginner-friendly class is open to all skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, you'll fit right in. It's a fantastic way to learn new dance steps, get some exercise, and keep your heart pumping as you groove to catchy tunes.Registration opens 24 hours in advance, and walk-ins are always welcome. Don't miss out on the fun. Meets weekly on Tuesdays in GEX II at 6 p.m. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b2859a46-409c-4ed9-bafe-de8438c852f2 Registration Info: Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

The UCF baseball team hosts Florida A&M at John Euliano Park at 6:30 p.m.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

Jazz Ensemble II is a standard instrumentation big band geared toward training music education majors in the jazz idiom and developing skills in applied jazz performance. The group performs a varied repertoire of standard literature as well as new pieces composed and arranged for big band. The ensemble performs locally and regionally several times per semester.

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approx. two-to-three hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approx. two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c

A vital part of creating an inclusive digital environment is ensuring that all documents are created in an accessible manner. This training will cover the core components of creating an accessible document, primarily in Microsoft Office, and will include a hands-on demonstration of the remediation of an inaccessible document. Please note that participants should bring a device with Microsoft Office installed to this training.Virtual Location URL: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Faculty and Staff register via Workday Learning. Students email digitalaccessibility@ucf.edu

Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Digital Learning Center (DLC), Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? Simply contact Webcourses@UCF Support ahead of time and we'll make arrangements for you.Can't make it to the Open Lab during these hours? No problem! You can also schedule a personalized one-on-one session with our team through Zoom screen-sharing or by booking an appointment at either the DLC in Research Park or the Faculty Multimedia Center in CB1. Just call 407-823-0407 to arrange your session today.Please note: Open Labs are exclusively available to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.

Starting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)

Helping you find a major and career that you would be happy with utilizing assessments on Focus2Career. Get ready to participate and find what you would enjoy and various resources UCF has to offer to help you make your career choice.Complete interest and personality assessments on Focus2: go.ucf.edu/Focus2Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: bit.ly/UCFhandshakeParticipation in this event is connected to KMETC's Academic Exploration Spring Fling scholarship: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/kmetc/springfling/#SF-ScholarshipVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650706 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650713 Registration Info: Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: bit.ly/UCFhandshake

Host: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week

The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives.Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest.Presenters from the community and government agencies are also invited to join in the discussion and explore ways to engage in research and innovation at UCF.DATES and TOPICSJanuary 22, 2025 Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed JournalsFebruary 5, 2025 Faculty Research Fellows: Tips for Success and Value of CollaborationFebruary 19, 2025 International EngagementMarch 5, 2025 University and College Communication Resources for Amplifying Research VisibilityApril 2, 2025 Efforts to Engage Communities and Researchers to Strengthen Community ResilienceApril 16, 2025 Public Safety - NIJVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95985035483?pwd=4JGOCuKFKGIGy6TFDdt6xaec3hSPhf.1#success