This webinar, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, will explore the potential development of policy modeling capabilities to better leverage the Department of Defense's modeling & simulation (M&S) capacity and inform policy decision making for defense and other issues. Through a panel discussion featuring policy and M&S experts and a Q&A session, we will investigate current examples of successful policy modeling, areas with high potential for modeling to have impact on decision makers, and benefits that could be accrued through the use of policy modeling in new areas.Speakers include:* Eric "Tubby" Shwedo; Associate vice president, UCF Federal Relations * David Metcalf, director, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL) and associate research professor at UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training * VADM Sean Buck, USN (Ret); president, National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) * Duane Blackburn; former associate director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) * The Honorary David Norquist; president and CEO, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)Virtual Location URL: https://www.ndia.org/events/2025/5/22/navigating-uncertainty-webinar Registration Link: https://www.ndia.org/events/2025/5/22/navigating-uncertainty-webinar Registration Info: Register to attend webinar.

Join us online for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.UCF's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the traditional, second degree and concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing's BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/").Attendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation which will last about one hour followed by a question and answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.[BSN program options](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/"):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/") is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/") is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn") is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/") is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/") is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degreeThank you and we look forward to chatting with you.Virtual Location URL: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session Registration Link: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session Registration Info: Please register through Calendly. Once you register, you will receive an email with the meeting instructions.

Transferring to UCF starts with preparation. The Transfer to Be a Knight information session is designed to provide you with tools to make your transition as smooth as possible.If you're planning to transfer to UCF from another college or university, please join us for this virtual information session filled with advice and support on all things related to transfer students: admission processes, application and academic requirements, transfer credit review and more.Sessions are hosted by a UCF Admissions counselor and are offered on select Thursdays at 4 p.m. ET. This session will last approximately 45 minutes.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOCupz0pH9f7XQO9EAR27hfsZONswo2Z Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOCupz0pH9f7XQO9EAR27hfsZONswo2Z Registration Info: This is a virtual information session hosted in Zoom. Registration is required.

Inclusive Education Services On Campus Tour Visit IES for an on-campus tour. During the on-campus IES tour, families can visit the IES facilities, meet members of the IES team, see the UCF campus, and learn more about the program. The tour begins with an information session in the IES office and is followed by a walking campus tour (rain or shine, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes). The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers tours of select UCF housing communities. Please [visit their website](https://www.housing.ucf.edu/tours/dailytours/) to view available dates and times and book a Housing Tour. Location: Ferrel Commons 7B, Suite 132 [Parking permits](https://secure.parking.ucf.edu/parkingportal/) are virtual and can be purchased ahead of time. Parking Garage B is the closest parking garage. For more information, contact: IES: 407-823-0446[IES@UCF.EDU ](mailto:IES@UCF.EDU)Registration link Fall 2024Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xTeMGdrbYfVcCG

Title: Enhancing Quantum and Nonlinear Light-Matter Interactions with NanophotonicsAbstract: The field of nanophotonics has significantly evolved and matured during the last years mainly due to the rapid improvement in nanotechnology fabrication capabilities. In addition, currently we are able to accurately model and analyze very complex nanophotonic systems with dimensions ranging from nano to angstrom scales. Nanophotonics promise to efficiently control and engineer light at the nanoscale leading to the practical exploration of various emerging linear, nonlinear, and quantum optical effects. In my talk, I will present our recent findings on nanophotonic systems with new functionalities and how they are connected to several relevant nascent fields in optics, such as metamaterials/metasurfaces, nanoantennas, optical chirality, quantum single photon emitters, thermal emission manipulation, and plasmonics. The presented new photonic nanostructures will find applications in quantum communications and computing, low-threshold nanolasers, thermal emission and radiative cooling, all-optical switches and mixers, compact magnet-free nonreciprocal optical filters, and efficient chiral sensors and polarizers.About the Speaker: Christos Argyropoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, where he established the Metamaterials, Plasmonics, and Nanophotonics Lab. He also serves as College of Engineering Liaison to the Applied Research Laboratory. He was Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during 2014-2022. He has published over 370 technical papers in highly ranked journals and referred conference proceedings. His research interests lie primarily in the broad areas of electromagnetics, optics, and photonics, both theory and experiments. He has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions for his research studies, such as the 2023 EurAAP Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics, 2019 ONR Young Investigator Award, 2017 URSI Young Scientist Award, and 2013 IEEE APS Junior Researcher Award. He is an elected Fellow of Optica and SPIE and senior member of IEEE.Virtual Location URL: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NmYyMjUyMGYtOGE2My00OGQzLWFiY2YtYmE3YWQ2ODc5Njhl%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522c8152e4f-7645-4925-a914-943f077b1a72%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7Caaron.eades%40ucf.edu%7C83563a33c95544ce868c08dd8743c81c%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638815447630969596%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5hUGvb6y9no7t6TAmDVU5P5Dv%2FKRyDTsJ46RZJXFKX8%3D&reserved=0

Join us at Arching Oak's Japanese garden design volunteer day!The JCC will be volunteering at the Arching Oaks Arts and Cultural Center to help construct their new water garden and learn about Japanese garden design under the direction of Kyoto-based Japanese garden designer Takuya Minagawa!We will be volunteering Friday, May 23 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM at 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, FL 32736.(If you would like to attend but need a carpool from campus to the event location or would like to help carpool, please check the corresponding box when you [RSVP](https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11308104/rsvp).)Please dress appropriately for outdoor work, including a hat, closed-toed shoes and anything you don't mind getting dirty.Water and sunscreen will be provided.Bringing a lunch or snacks is advised.You can find more details about the visiting artist program and Minagawa-sensei on [the Arching Oaks event page](https://www.archingoaks.org/japanese-garden-design.html).Attend and start accruing participation points for the chance to win prizes from the JCC at the end of the term!See you there! Registration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11308104/rsvp Registration Info: Please RSVP while logged into your account so we can follow up with you through your UCF email.