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Friday, October 18, 2024
- 12:00 AM5:00 PMFlorida Defense Science and Technology Symposium 2024This event will take place at the UCF main campus Oct. 17-18, and is co-organized by UCF and USF. Faculty from all SUS universities will be in attendance. The aim is to bring together academic experts in Florida that are working in areas related to defense science and technology. The symposium is intended to benefit junior faculty or faculty that are new to DoD. Preference will be given to faculty who would like to present a lightning talk in front of a DoD PM and would like to present a poster.* [AGENDA](https://fdsts.research.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/08/DoD-Program-v3.pdf) * [RSVP NOW](https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hIEn5aZZR9Oy7c)The program includes lectures by program managers from different DoD agencies, poster presentations, faculty lightning talks in front of program managers, workshops by experienced faculty on how to write DoD proposals and more. This event is free to attend, but registration is required for all attendees and participants.NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED. Please complete the registration form to submit your request to participate in the event by Sept 9. You will be notified that your request to participate is accepted. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hIEn5aZZR9Oy7c Registration Info: Please complete the registration form by Sept. 9 to submit your request to participate in the event.
- 12:00 AM5:00 PMFlorida Defense Science and Technology Symposium 2024This event will take place at the UCF main campus Oct. 17-18, and is co-organized by UCF and USF. Faculty from all SUS universities will be in attendance. The aim is to bring together academic experts in Florida that are working in areas related to defense science and technology. The symposium is intended to benefit junior faculty or faculty that are new to DoD. Preference will be given to faculty who would like to present a lightning talk in front of a DoD PM and would like to present a poster.* [AGENDA](https://fdsts.research.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/08/DoD-Program-v3.pdf) * [RSVP NOW](https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hIEn5aZZR9Oy7c)The program includes lectures by program managers from different DoD agencies, poster presentations, faculty lightning talks in front of program managers, workshops by experienced faculty on how to write DoD proposals and more. This event is free to attend, but registration is required for all attendees and participants.NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED. Please complete the registration form to submit your request to participate in the event by Sept 9. You will be notified that your request to participate is accepted. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hIEn5aZZR9Oy7c Registration Info: Please complete the registration form by Sept. 9 to submit your request to participate in the event.
- 12:00 AM23h 45mDeadline: Student Research GrantThe Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides funding to undergraduate researchers to support their research and creative projects.* On-campus or Remote Research Costs: Funding for materials, equipment, etc. Individuals qualify for up to $750 and groups of undergraduate researchers qualify for up to $1,500. * Off-campus Research Costs: Funding to travel to conduct research or gather data (e.g. field work, archive trips or visiting museums). Individuals qualify for up to $1250 and groups of undergraduate researchers qualify for up to $2,500.Note: Students looking for funding to support travel to present at a conference should apply for our Conference [Presentation Travel Award](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/current/ucf-publications-and-presentation-opportunities/). OUR Student Research Grants do NOT cover any part of conference travel.Learn more here: [Research Grant Application - Undergraduate Research (ucf.edu)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/research-grants/)Virtual Location URL: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/research-grants/
- 12:00 AM23h 45mDeadline: Student Research GrantThe Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides funding to undergraduate researchers to support their research and creative projects.* On-campus or Remote Research Costs: Funding for materials, equipment, etc. Individuals qualify for up to $750 and groups of undergraduate researchers qualify for up to $1,500. * Off-campus Research Costs: Funding to travel to conduct research or gather data (e.g. field work, archive trips or visiting museums). Individuals qualify for up to $1250 and groups of undergraduate researchers qualify for up to $2,500.Note: Students looking for funding to support travel to present at a conference should apply for our Conference [Presentation Travel Award](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/current/ucf-publications-and-presentation-opportunities/). OUR Student Research Grants do NOT cover any part of conference travel.Learn more here: [Research Grant Application - Undergraduate Research (ucf.edu)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/research-grants/)Virtual Location URL: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/our/research-grants/
- 9:00 AM5h 30mRosen College Open HouseJoin us for an inside look at one of the top-ranked hospitality programs in the world at the Rosen College Fall Open House! Mark your calendar for Friday, October 18, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and discover why our Orlando location is the perfect place to study, work, and succeed in the hospitality management field.Explore the campus, meet our faculty and staff, and learn firsthand why UCF Rosen College is considered the best hospitality college in the country. Registration for the October 18 event is now open, so don't miss your chance to experience the vibrant environment and unique opportunities that await you at Rosen College.Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. at the main entrance to the academic building, and the day's events will conclude at 2:30 p.m.Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @RosenCollege for updates and announcements. If you have any questions about the UCF admissions process, reach out to rosenadmission@ucf.edu for assistance.Don't wait--Register NOW to secure your spot for this exciting event and take the first step toward your future in hospitality! Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/register/Rosen24
- 11:00 AM1hCREOL Colloquium: Jannick Rolland, University of RochesterTitle: Shaping Tomorrow's World: The Fusion of X-Realities and Emerging Optical TechnologiesAbstract: In the 1960s, Ivan Sutherland's "Sword of Damocles" inspired generations to forge the future of X-Realities (XR), encompassing a diverse array of technologies and applications. In this talk, we will review historical milestones and peak at some particularly enticing emerging applications of XR. We will then delve into connecting to the cutting-edge technologies of freeform optics and metasurfaces, which are poised to disrupt how we experience the world around us.About the Speaker: Jannick P. Rolland is Brian J. Thompson, a professor of optical engineering at the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester and the chief technology officer of LighTopTech, a startup she co-founded in 2013 in biotechnology. At the University of Rochester, she is the director of the NSF I/UCRC Center for Freeform Optics (CeFO) and the director of the R.E. Hopkins Center for Optical Design and Engineering. She leads the ODALab, which supports a team of 20 scholars from undergraduates to senior scientists. Professor Rolland holds appointments in the Center for Visual Science and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She earned an optical engineering diploma from the Institut D'Optique Theorique et Appliquee, France, and master's and doctoral degrees in optical science from the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona. Professor Rolland started her academic career in computer science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990-96) and is a founding optics faculty member of CREOL (1996-2008). Professor Rolland is a Fellow of Optica (former OSA), SPIE, NYSTAR, and the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Professor Rolland served as director at large on the OSA Board of Directors 2010-13, as associate editor of Presence (1996-2006), Optical Engineering (1999-2004), Optics Letters (2016-22), and OPTICA (2022-present). She received the 2014 David Richardson Medal, the 2017 Edmund A. Hajim Outstanding Faculty Award, and the 2020 Joseph Fraunhofer Medal and Robert M. Burley Prize. She is also a member of the EU Academy of Sciences, an inaugural member of the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy founded in 2023 and one of 101 first inductees in the XR Hall of Fame inaugurated in 2024.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99241311195?from=addon
- 11:00 AM1hCREOL Colloquium: Jannick Rolland, University of RochesterTitle: Shaping Tomorrow's World: The Fusion of X-Realities and Emerging Optical TechnologiesAbstract: In the 1960s, Ivan Sutherland's "Sword of Damocles" inspired generations to forge the future of X-Realities (XR), encompassing a diverse array of technologies and applications. In this talk, we will review historical milestones and peak at some particularly enticing emerging applications of XR. We will then delve into connecting to the cutting-edge technologies of freeform optics and metasurfaces, which are poised to disrupt how we experience the world around us.About the Speaker: Jannick P. Rolland is Brian J. Thompson, a professor of optical engineering at the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester and the chief technology officer of LighTopTech, a startup she co-founded in 2013 in biotechnology. At the University of Rochester, she is the director of the NSF I/UCRC Center for Freeform Optics (CeFO) and the director of the R.E. Hopkins Center for Optical Design and Engineering. She leads the ODALab, which supports a team of 20 scholars from undergraduates to senior scientists. Professor Rolland holds appointments in the Center for Visual Science and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She earned an optical engineering diploma from the Institut D'Optique Theorique et Appliquee, France, and master's and doctoral degrees in optical science from the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona. Professor Rolland started her academic career in computer science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990-96) and is a founding optics faculty member of CREOL (1996-2008). Professor Rolland is a Fellow of Optica (former OSA), SPIE, NYSTAR, and the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Professor Rolland served as director at large on the OSA Board of Directors 2010-13, as associate editor of Presence (1996-2006), Optical Engineering (1999-2004), Optics Letters (2016-22), and OPTICA (2022-present). She received the 2014 David Richardson Medal, the 2017 Edmund A. Hajim Outstanding Faculty Award, and the 2020 Joseph Fraunhofer Medal and Robert M. Burley Prize. She is also a member of the EU Academy of Sciences, an inaugural member of the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy founded in 2023 and one of 101 first inductees in the XR Hall of Fame inaugurated in 2024.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99241311195?from=addon
- 11:00 AM1hManaging AnxietyThis workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 11:00 AM1hManaging AnxietyThis workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 11:00 AM3h 30mSpooky MatineeThe Downtown Campus Library presents: Spooky Matinee! Enjoy popcorn while watching a spooky movie in the library every Friday in October!Showings:October 4 \-- The Hands of Orlac (Content Warnings: Black and white silent film, body horror)October 11 \-- The Witch (Content Warnings: Animal cruelty, religious themes, nudity, domestic and sexual abuse, violence, pedophilia, self harm, cannibalism, body horror, possession, jump scares, loud noises, death)October 18 \-- Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk HorrorOctober 25 \-- Donnie Darko (Content Warnings: Blood/gore, domestic violence, religious themes, hate speech, suicide, flashing lights, loud noises, trauma, death, body horror, drugs, car crash)
- 12:00 PM1hCECS Virtual Faculty Research TalksThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from 12-1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A.Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, [all are invited to Zoom-in](https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95525633786) and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots.These talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate as they share illustrative slides.Moderated by Subith Vasu, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real-time and express interest in collaborating.The Oct. 18, 2024 presenter lineup:* Veeraraghava Raju Hasti, Ph.D., UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training: "Artificial Intelligence-Driven Adaptive Digital Twins for Sustainable Energy Systems" * Aleksandra Petelski-Kulik, Ph.D., UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering: "Leveraging Mass Spectrometry Proteomics Towards Biomedical Applications" * Ramees Khaleel Rahman, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: "Improving Chemical Kinetic Mechanisms to Aid in the Design and Development of Low Carbon Gas Turbines"See more details in the [Oct. 18 faculty research talk flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Oct-18-2024-faculty-research-talk-flyer-web-accessible.pdf).Miss a session? See [recordings of past research talks](https://bit.ly/3cyb6He).Virtual Location URL: https://bit.ly/3ILqC1l
- 12:00 PM1hCECS Virtual Faculty Research TalksThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from 12-1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A.Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, [all are invited to Zoom-in](https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95525633786) and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots.These talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate as they share illustrative slides.Moderated by Subith Vasu, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real-time and express interest in collaborating.The Oct. 18, 2024 presenter lineup:* Veeraraghava Raju Hasti, Ph.D., UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training: "Artificial Intelligence-Driven Adaptive Digital Twins for Sustainable Energy Systems" * Aleksandra Petelski-Kulik, Ph.D., UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering: "Leveraging Mass Spectrometry Proteomics Towards Biomedical Applications" * Ramees Khaleel Rahman, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: "Improving Chemical Kinetic Mechanisms to Aid in the Design and Development of Low Carbon Gas Turbines"See more details in the [Oct. 18 faculty research talk flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Oct-18-2024-faculty-research-talk-flyer-web-accessible.pdf).Miss a session? See [recordings of past research talks](https://bit.ly/3cyb6He).Virtual Location URL: https://bit.ly/3ILqC1l
- 12:00 PM4hDrop-In Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day
- 12:00 PM4hDrop-In Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day
- 3:30 PM1h 45mThe 12th Annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture on Florida History and Culture: Seminoles and Miccosukees as First FloridiansThe 12th Annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture on Florida History & Culture: Seminoles and Miccosukees as First Floridians: An Indigenous History of the Yugnee-Fuskee will be presented by Andrew K. Frank will take place Oct. 18 at the UCF Main Campus.Andrew K. Frank is the Allen Morris Professor of History at Florida State University. He is an ethnohistorian who specializes in the history of the Florida Seminoles and the Native South. He is the co-author of seven books, co-editor of four books, and numerous articles and chapters in edited books on Indigenous people, including Before the Pioneers: Indians, Settlers, Slaves, and the Founding of Miami (2017). He and Denise I. Bossy co-edited the prize-winning special issue of the Florida Historical Quarterly on Indigenous Florida in Summer 2021.Event reception begins at 3:30 p.m., with the lecture starting at 4:15 p.m.Location will be updated closer to the event date.
- 3:30 PM1h 45mThe 12th Annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture on Florida History and Culture: Seminoles and Miccosukees as First FloridiansThe 12th Annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture on Florida History & Culture: Seminoles and Miccosukees as First Floridians: An Indigenous History of the Yugnee-Fuskee will be presented by Andrew K. Frank will take place Oct. 18 at the UCF Main Campus.Andrew K. Frank is the Allen Morris Professor of History at Florida State University. He is an ethnohistorian who specializes in the history of the Florida Seminoles and the Native South. He is the co-author of seven books, co-editor of four books, and numerous articles and chapters in edited books on Indigenous people, including Before the Pioneers: Indians, Settlers, Slaves, and the Founding of Miami (2017). He and Denise I. Bossy co-edited the prize-winning special issue of the Florida Historical Quarterly on Indigenous Florida in Summer 2021.Event reception begins at 3:30 p.m., with the lecture starting at 4:15 p.m.Location will be updated closer to the event date.
- 7:00 PM2hUCF Men's Soccer vs. Old Dominion (Space Game)The UCF men's soccer team hosts Old Dominion at the UCF Soccer Complex. The match will air on ESPN+.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_MSoccer) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.msoccer/).
- 7:00 PM2hUCF Men's Soccer vs. Old Dominion (Space Game)The UCF men's soccer team hosts Old Dominion at the UCF Soccer Complex. The match will air on ESPN+.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_MSoccer) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.msoccer/).
- 7:30 PM1hUCF Guest Artist: BlackBox EnsemblePerformance featuring a dynamic showcase of their unique blend of artistic innovation and expressive storytelling through music.More information at [blackboxensemble.org](http://www.blackboxensemble.org)
- 7:30 PM1hUCF Guest Artist: BlackBox EnsemblePerformance featuring a dynamic performance showcasing their unique blend of artistic innovation and expressive storytelling through music.More Information: www.blackboxensemble.org
- 7:30 PM1hUCF Guest Artist: BlackBox EnsemblePerformance featuring a dynamic showcase of their unique blend of artistic innovation and expressive storytelling through music.More information at [blackboxensemble.org](http://www.blackboxensemble.org)
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF Presents "Rent"Experience the raw energy and emotional depth of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, Rent, a rock-infused retelling of La Boheme set amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis and the fight against gentrification in New York City's East Village.Follow a group of bohemian artists as they navigate love, loss and legacy while grappling with the harsh realities of their time. With iconic songs like Seasons of Love, One Song Glory and Out Tonight, Rent defies the flashy conventions of musical theatre, offering a thoughtful and nuanced portrayal of the AIDS crisis. Winner of Best Musical at the 1996 Tony Awards, Rent invites audiences to embrace hope, find strength, and cherish friendship and love. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rent/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF Presents "Rent"Experience the raw energy and emotional depth of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, Rent, a rock-infused retelling of La Boheme set amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis and the fight against gentrification in New York City's East Village.Follow a group of bohemian artists as they navigate love, loss and legacy while grappling with the harsh realities of their time. With iconic songs like Seasons of Love, One Song Glory and Out Tonight, Rent defies the flashy conventions of musical theatre, offering a thoughtful and nuanced portrayal of the AIDS crisis. Winner of Best Musical at the 1996 Tony Awards, Rent invites audiences to embrace hope, find strength, and cherish friendship and love. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rent/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF Presents "Rent"Experience the raw energy and emotional depth of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, Rent, a rock-infused retelling of La Boheme set amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis and the fight against gentrification in New York City's East Village.Follow a group of bohemian artists as they navigate love, loss, and legacy while grappling with the harsh realities of their time. With iconic songs like "Seasons of Love," "One Song Glory," and "Out Tonight," Rent defies the flashy conventions of musical theatre, offering a thoughtful and nuanced portrayal of the AIDS crisis. Winner of Best Musical at the 1996 Tony Awards, Rent invites audiences to embrace hope, find strength, and cherish friendship and love. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rent/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID