Workshop/Conference

"Time Well Spent: Physical Activity and Brain Health in Late Adulthood"How we spend our time across the 24-hour day may influence our brain health. Unequivocal evidence suggests that physical activity is a promising strategy to preserve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk as we age. Drawing on emerging research, this session will discuss the importance of physical activity for optimizing brain health in late adulthood, the mechanisms in which this relationship may take place, and future directions for the field.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/9464149518?omn=92127142385

OpenACC is the accepted standard using compiler directives to allow quick development of GPU capable codes using standard languages and compilers. It has been used with great success to accelerate real applications within very short development periods.This workshop assumes knowledge of either C or Fortran programming. Hands-on exercises using the Bridges-2 computing platform at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center are included to give attendees practice with the concepts presented.How to Register Interested applicants must have an ACCESS ID. Don't have an ACCESS ID? Get one here.Discover [further instructions to create an ACCESS ID](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/12/ACCESS-Account-Creation-Workshop.pdf).[Map to venue](https://www.ucf.edu/location/partnership-2/)Workshop Schedule11 a.m. Welcome 11:15 a.m. Computing Environment 11:45 a.m. Parallel Computing and Accelerators 12:15 p.m. Introduction to OpenACC 1 p.m. Lunch break (Lunch is not provided) 2 p.m. Introduction to OpenACC, con't, and exercises 4 p.m. Using OpenACC with CUDA Libraries 4:15 p.m. Advanced OpenACC 4:45 p.m. OpenMP and GPUs 5 p.m. Final Notes and AdjournNote: All times given are Eastern time. Registration Link: https://support.access-ci.org/events/8547

Psychological safety is essential for building collaborative, innovative, and high-performing teams. This 90-minute session introduces participants to the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in fostering employee engagement, trust and well-being.Participants will learn to:* Recognize behaviors that promote or undermine psychological safety * Apply strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, take risks, and be authentic without fear of judgment or retaliation * Build trust and encourage open, respectful communication * Cultivate a culture that values diverse perspectives and supports partnershipThrough practical activities and discussions, this session empowers leaders and employees to develop a psychologically safe workplace that drives engagement, innovation and success.Virtual Location URL: zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$979/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Your instructional videos have a voice, but do they speak to everyone? In this hands-on session, you'll explore the basics of audio descriptions and how to create them using Microsoft's Clipchamp. Walk away with practical strategies and skills that you can apply right away.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!This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=80138785

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Kelsey Holland from Florida A&M University College of Law for a workshop on acing your law school interviews with confidence and flair. Join for a dynamic session that covers everything from mastering common interview questions to showcasing your unique strengths and experiences. You'll learn how to handle tricky questions, present yourself professionally, and leave a lasting impression on admissions committees. This fun and engaging workshop will equip you to tackle any interview scenario with ease and stand out in the competitive world of law school admissions! *This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging.This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics and implementing best practices to ensure secure, fair testing environments.This workshop is hybrid and limited to faculty and staff. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=82669727

Join us for a hands-on session where we'll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure to bring your laptop, your course materials and your questions. Let's UDOIT together!This virtual workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.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!

The "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this is a command line interface, but it can also include a graphical interface -- for example, "gnome shell."This workshop, presented by Steven Dick, will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this workshop will explore shell commands and solutions, inspired by participant questions and problems. It is assumed you are familiar with basic shell concepts.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW

Want to make your online course content more welcoming and accessible for every student? Join UCF accessibility professionals to identify common barriers and demonstrate quick, effective strategies to improve course design. We'll work through interactive activities that will test and hone your digital accessibility knowledge. Additionally, we will demonstrate some free and simple-to-use tools and services available to you to enhance your course.In this workshop, you will:* Recognize common accessibility barriers in online courses, such as missing captions, unclear headings, and lack of alt text, and their impact on students. * Apply practical strategies to design accessible, student-friendly courses. * Identify UCF resources and tools to support ongoing accessibility improvements in your courses.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

This hands-on, bring-your-own-device workshop will explore generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a collaborative setting. Join us to play with prompt design, try out features in UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat, and share ideas for enhancing teaching, productivity, and everyday workflows. Working together, we'll co-create useful outputs such as structured data and simple custom bots. Let's experiment, explore, and imagine what's next for our classrooms and projects.In this workshop, participants will:* Explore UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat and brainstorm practical ways to integrate GenAI into teaching, learning and daily work. * Develop and refine prompts to generate structured and repurposable AI outputs. * Collaborate and co-create custom tools, structured datasets, and ideas to inspire new workflow possibilities.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Employees who try to work too hard or do too much can become overly stressed. The final stage of this stress response is burnout, which is a concern for employers who want to maintain productivity in the workplace. Presented by UCF's Employee Assistance Program provider, Health Advocate, this workshop teaches participants about the physiological and emotional dangers of stress and burnout, as well as how to develop more efficient and effective coping skills.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2633/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792800/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&categories=7,3&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=get%20started%20in%20research&postedBySchool=true&careerCenterIds=325 Registration Info: Search for "Get Started In Research" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

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

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.

This course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives.By the end of this course, participants will be able to:•Define and apply the GROW Model. •Set SMART goals. •Analyze current realities. •Explore and evaluate options. •Develop actionable plans. •Enhance coaching skills. •Foster accountability and motivation. •Utilize coaching tools effectively.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$765/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Grades and test scores matter, but what really sets you apart is what you do outside the classroom. Whether you're pre-health, pre-law, or planning for grad school, this workshop will show you how to find, choose and maximize experiences that strengthen your application and shape your future career.Learn how to:* Identify meaningful opportunities like research, internships, shadowing, and volunteering* Align your experiences with your personal and professional goals* Reflect on and articulate what you've learned in your applications and interviews* Avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your timeJoin us to start building a standout story--one experience at a time. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779690/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you'll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants should have a device with Microsoft Office installed to follow along.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99292406841?pwd=4vNda98yBwugaPDsvHetK0LRbDNMo9.1 Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

In an age of constant connectivity, how do we ensure respect and safety online? Think Before you Send Skillshop panel will tackle this question head-on, exploring the nuances of digital consent and empowering you with the tools to identify and combat sexual cyberharassment. Be a part of the conversation -- and the solution.Virtual Location URL: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/s/95442921985

Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your "day job" at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We'll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning to possible productivity gains.Outcomes - participants will be able to:Explain low large-language models of AI work, what their advantages are, and what their weaknesses are Log in to the only "Safe" AI at UCF (copilot) Learn basic prompt engineering techniques List when to use AI (and when not to) Apply AI tools to make their everyday jobs faster, easier, better Explain how "co-creating" with AI works and which tasks are better left to humans.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2634/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.