Join former NFL player and entrepreneur Johnny L. Williams, founder and CEO of Player Epic, as he introduces the Quantum Branch Engine (QBE), a breakthrough in symbolic artificial intelligence (AI) that merges the precision of physics with the adaptability of human reasoning. Unlike conventional machine-learning systems, QBE operates on a quantum-inspired symbolic framework that produces transparent, deterministic outcomes while running efficiently on everyday hardware.In this session, Johnny shares how this innovation is transforming industries -- from aerospace and defense to health and gaming -- revealing how physics-based reasoning can unlock a new era of trustworthy, human-aligned intelligence.AI is evolving beyond prediction toward explanation. The QBE represents this next leap: a deterministic intelligence layer built to reason like a scientist and/or engineer rather than guess like a network.In this talk, Johnny will break down what makes QBE different, why it challenges the boundaries of today's black-box AI and how it enables organizations to see why a decision is made, not just the outcome.Key takeaways include:* Symbolic Reasoning in Action: How QBE models intelligence using structured relationships instead of statistical weights. * CPU-Optimized AI: Achieving high performance and energy efficiency without GPU dependence. * Applied Innovation: Real-world use cases spanning aerospace, healthcare, digital twins and simulation. * Explainability by Design: How deterministic branching provides a complete audit trail for every output. * From Athlete to Inventor: Lessons in translating real-world discipline and creativity into deep-tech entrepreneurship.Students will leave inspired to explore how physics-inspired computation can drive the next generation of explainable, efficient and responsible AI. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/WjfGKxteBcNAdZwzxUGMqn/The-Quantum-Branch-Engine%253A-Redefining-AI-Through-Symbolic-Intelligence

Bring your laptop or tablet to review gradebook settings and receive hands-on assistance configuring your gradebook and ensuring that you have everything in place to submit your final grades. Learn ways to weight and curve grades, and how you can use Grading Schemes to help automate your final grade submission process. This workshop will also cover how to calculate your final grades outside of the gradebook and how to manage settings to reduce student confusion.* Discover the most common issues related to students' understanding of grading. * Explore and create Grading Schemes to help ease the grade submission process. * Manage your grades outside the gradebook, depending on how you weight and curve your grades.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles--a space where faculty from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue and explore community-based research initiatives.Dates and Topics9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER10/1/2025 - Centers and Institutes10/22/2025 - Tips for Success11/5/2025 - Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals1/14/2026 - Research Practice Partnership1/28/2026 - Community and Industry Partnerships for Innovative Research2/11/2026 - International Engagement2/25/2026 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Policy Relevant ResearchVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92575213208?pwd=IlqD06RVX2gbaJrBDIgngxsJwltDGY.1

During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD

No appointment needed -- just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.Check in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions.

In today's competitive grad school landscape, standing out is essential--not just with your application, but in building your personal brand and network. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session led by Maija Hallsmith, Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity at Brown University's Graduate School.This session will show you how to effectively define and communicate your academic and professional identity. Learn how to leverage networking opportunities, both online and in-person, to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals in your field. We'll also explore strategies for establishing a strong, authentic personal brand that will serve you well throughout your grad school journey and beyond.*This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.