Emergency Management in Space: Boldly Forging the Future of SpaceJoin us for this year's lecture, featuring a dynamic panel exploring how emergency management principles are being applied beyond Earth's boundaries. Hear from leading professionals shaping the future of space safety and preparedness, including:* Bryan Garey, Blue Origin* John Scott, Brevard County Emergency Management* Kayla Shepherd, U.S. Space ForceDon't miss this engaging discussion on innovation, collaboration and the bold new frontier of emergency management in space. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fDGcPFdzYWAHLU Registration Info: Registration requested.

The [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/fall-2025-svad-faculty-exhibition/).

Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792829/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=summer%20research%20funding Registration Info: Search for "Summer Research Funding" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

The U.S. National Science Foundation recently released the guidelines for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Competition. If you are an advanced undergraduate planning to pursue a graduate research degree or a first-year graduate student in an NSF-supported field, you may be eligible to apply for this prestigious award totaling over $150,000 in funding toward graduate study.This session will provide you with an overview of program requirements and review criteria, and will begin preparing you to draft the written statement required as part of your application. Additionally, the session will connect you with campus resources to support you as you develop and submit your application. All students considering applying to this fellowship program are encouraged to attend.During this session, you will hear from Dr. Laurie A. Pinkert, director of Writing Across the Curriculum and associate professor of writing and rhetoric, who has served as a reviewer for this fellowship program and has mentored more than 25 UCF students across disciplines who have received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.Important note: Sign in to Zoom using your UCF SSO account (with your full name and official UCF email) before opening the meeting link so your attendance can be recorded and a follow-up email can be sent to your email account.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/s/96816751402

Craft to your ghoulish hearts' content! Join us for all-day crafting stations. Basic crafting supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own crafts.Special crafting hours are:* Button Making: 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. * Zine Making: 12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.

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