When you have an idea, you need to know what to do next. The journey of an entrepreneur requires resources and support to help overcome challenges and get closer toward your goals -- a first sale. Join this session to learn from UCF alum and Innovation Station Foundation Founder and CEO Kelly Shea's journeys in entrepreneurship, tips on the best decisions and what to know earlier in the path to success. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/8dL6j4ww8jHB3fFxvu3UVT/Entrepreneurship-Journey

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop.This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow.This will be an in-person event hosted by various satellite sites. There will not be a direct-to-desktop option for this event.Tentative Agenda11 p.m. - Machine Learning: Recommender System with Spark 1 p.m. - Lunch break 2 p.m. - Deep Learning with Tensorflow 5 p.m. - Tying it All Together 5:30 p.m. - Adjourn(All times given are Eastern) Registration Link: https://support.access-ci.org/events/8382

Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the historical and modern-day debates around the U.S. Constitution. Hear from various voices, ask questions and enjoy free lunch while engaging in civil discourse.Co-Sponsored By:* Civil Discourse and Engagement / Public Policy Events * Military and Veteran Student Success * Lou Frey InstituteThe panel discussion will center on the historical debate over the ratification of the Constitution in 1787, with a focus on how those foundational questions still resonate today. While we're not targeting specific sections of the Constitution, we do hope to explore broader themes.Open to all students, faculty and staff. Come for the food, stay for the conversation!Guests will receive a free copy of the U.S. Constitution.

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 on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck 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!

Your personal statement is your chance to show grad programs who you are beyond transcripts and test scores. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Denzil Streete, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).This workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a compelling, authentic, and well-structured personal statement that highlights your strengths, experiences, and goals. Learn what admissions committees are really looking for, how to tell your story with clarity and purpose, and common mistakes to avoid. You'll leave with a clear understanding of how to start--or strengthen--your statement to make a lasting impression.*This workshop is designed for students in the Building or Mastering stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777728/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777728/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.