Graduate school is about more than just coursework--it's about building the skills, relationships, and experiences that will shape your future. UCF [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session, Beyond the Books: Grad School Boost, featuring Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment at Cornell University's Graduate School.This session will explore how to thrive beyond the classroom by developing a professional network, gaining valuable research experience, and finding opportunities for personal growth. You'll learn practical strategies for balancing academic demands with extracurricular activities, helping you make the most of your graduate school experience to set yourself up for long-term career and personal success.*This workshop is designed for students in the Building stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of using Parallel Processing within the context of High-Performance Computing (HPC) with R. Attendees will gain an understanding of the benefits and limitations of HPC, learn about the available provider platforms, and practice logging in and running jobs through both Open OnDemand (OOD) and from the Command Line Interface (CLI). The session emphasizes practical skills with guided demonstrations, including performance improvements using algorithms such as K-Means and Random Forest. Through multiple hands-on exercises, participants will experience the end-to-end process of starting an interactive session, running R code on an HPC system and submitting jobs from the command line using Slurm. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin leveraging parallel computing using HPC resources for their own R-based research and data analysis.\- Introduction to HPC in R: benefits, limitations and use cases \- Brief overview of the HPC provider platform \- Hands-on: logging in and running a simple job with OOD \- Demonstrating HPC performance improvements with K-Means and Random Forest \- Hands-on: running sample R code on HPC after guided walkthrough \- Introduction to CLI and Slurm \- Hands-on: running an R job from CLI with SlurmParticipants will be contacted in advance of the workshop with instructions for creating an ACCESS account. Failing to respond in a timely manner may prevent attendees from working alongside the presenter in real time.The registration for the workshop will close on Nov. 5, 2025, to allow time to set up user accounts. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLEBznsnu3dtraS

How 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 along.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96647656623?pwd=PDKRUGUnW9lWhgthHk8KyZz7LZx5Uz.1 Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/0092824c0cd91000d884a1bb9ee30000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

This workshop explores fundamentals of effective feedback. Topics include:* Why feedback is important * Feedback models * Steps for giving, receiving and eliciting feedback * Barriers to effective feedback * Feedback best practicesVirtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2635/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Maximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more.About this eventThe 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, write, defend, and publish an original thesis that serves as an honors capstone product of their undergraduate career. This thesis is published through the university library and is available to researchers worldwide through electronic databases.These information sessions cover the Honors Thesis eligibility requirements, program benefits, and an overview of the steps to complete an Honors Undergraduate thesis/creative project. During these sessions students learn about the process, benefits, ask questions, and fill out the Honors Thesis eligibility form to get started in pursuing original and independent research.RSVP is required at least 2 hours before the start time. The Zoom link and information will be sent to your UCF email account upon registering.ImportantSign-in using your UCF SSO Zoom account (with your full name and official UCF email) before opening the link for the meeting so your attendance can be recorded, and a follow-up email can be sent to your email account.Questions?Email HonorsResearch@ucf.edu.We hope to see you there!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/20pm9HUGR7O0lbp_-9SqRQ Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/20pm9HUGR7O0lbp_-9SqRQ Registration Info: RSVP required.