Title: Light manipulation using multilayered transition metal dichalcogenidesAbstract: Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as a promising platform for photonic applications due to their strong light-exciton interactions. However, while TMD monolayers have been extensively studied, multilayered TMDs have received less attention due to their transition to an indirect bandgap. In this seminar, I will discuss the recent research advancements made by my group in the study of multilayered TMDs. We have found that bare TMD layers can naturally support guided exciton polaritons, owing to their strong excitonic resonances. This strong exciton-photon coupling offers high tunability and nonlinearity of the guided modes, making these materials particularly advantageous for nanophotonic applications. I will show several recent examples of nanophotonic applications that demonstrate the untapped potential of TMD layers in exploring new phenomena and applications in nanophotonics.Biography: Su-Hyun Gong is an associate professor in the department of Physics at Korea University. She received her PhD from the department of Physics at KAIST in 2015. Following her doctoral studies, she served as a postdoctoral fellow in Kobus Kuipers' group at AMOLF and TU Delft in the Netherlands. She joined Korea University in 2018. Her current research interest is nanophotonics using 2D semiconductor, especially valley-photon coupling in both weak and strong coupling regimes. She recently has focused on study with guided exciton polariton in a bare transmission metal dichalcogenides multilayers.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/94741859983?from=addon

The UCF [Mathematics Colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/), held every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in MSB 318, offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across various areas of mathematics.[Brian Moore](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/person/brian-moore/), Ph.D., (Department of Mathematics, UCF) will speak at this week's colloquium on time stepping with exact dissipation rates.Abstract: Many ODE and PDE models with damping and/or exernal driving forces have properties which describe energy, mass, momentum, etc. In particular, exponential integrators, which are generalizations of Runge-Kutta, discrete gradient, and collocation methods can be constructed to preserve these properties in numerical simulations under certain restrictions. As time-stepping schemes these methods have certain advantages for particular models, because they have dissipation rates that are exact, up to machine precision. Method construction, numerical stability, and applications, resulting primarily from undergraduate research projects at UCF, will be presented.

This is not an introduction to government contracting for the 'faint of heart'. This is a 2.5 to 3.0 hour training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting but for those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank, overview of the government contracting process. This webinar covers the following areas:* Introduction to the Government Contracting Process * Components of a "GIB Ready" Business * Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit * Reactive Business Development Strategies * Proactive Business Development Strategies * Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database * Potential Next StepsIn addition to the instruction, attendees will have the opportunity to receive handouts that are practical tools in helping develop your government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites, and certification programs.This class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO6AOte Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO6AOte

The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives.Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest.Presenters from the community and government agencies are also invited to join in the discussion and explore ways to engage in research and innovation at UCF.DATES and TOPICSSeptember 4, 2024 Centers: CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEERSeptember 25, 2024 CCIE Research Administration Services Team (RAST)October 9, 2024 NIH Funding Success (rescheduled for November 6)October 23, 2024 Tips for SuccessNovember 6, 2024 NIH Funding SuccessJanuary 22, 2025 Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed JournalsFebruary 5, 2025 Faculty Research Fellows: Tips for Success and Value of CollaborationFebruary 19, 2025 International EngagementMarch 5, 2025 University and College Communication Resources for Amplifying Research VisibilityApril 2, 2025 Efforts to Engage Communities and Researchers to Strengthen Community ResilienceApril 16, 2025 Public Safety - NIJVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95985035483?pwd=4JGOCuKFKGIGy6TFDdt6xaec3hSPhf.1#success

Social and hard science majors gain tons of valuable skills they can use in a variety of fields. There's a wide diversity of careers well-suited for a psychology, business, economics, or other degree. Come listen to Dylan talk about some of the many ways you can apply your field of study to your future field of work.RSVP: [Create Some Chaos for Your Career | University of Central Florida](https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/nEA7HBKKzomnv3z3vrndeE/Create-Some-Chaos-for-Your-Career)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/my/ucflaunchpad

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This virtual seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business and cover:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Marketing and branding, * Sources of financing and capital, * Business plan building, * and more…Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO62XfZ/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO62XfZ/overview