Title: Pioneering Optical Coating Technology for Space Exploration with Gravitational Waves - Precision Metrology at the Thermodynamic LimitAbstract: The world-wide effort to detect gravitational waves has lifted the veil on a gravitational sky full of violent cosmic events with rich stories to tell. The sensitivities of the current observatories - marvels of precision engineering and optical metrology - have evolved to allow routine observations of binary mergers of black holes and neutron stars, revealing much about the history of our universe and becoming probes for fundamental physics in extreme limits. Future observatories are set to continue this trend, leading to new discoveries and improved observational constraints - through observations with higher signal fidelity and sampling larger volumes for source populations - on theoretical descriptions of gravity, progenitor physics of binary merger events, and the equation of state of highly degenerate neutron stars. Additionally, mature concepts for space-based gravitational wave detectors aim to use inter-spacecraft laser links across millions of kilometers. This will allow to probe mergers of supermassive black holes in colliding galaxies and extreme mass ratio inspirals, mapping complex space-times and populations at cosmological scales. On the experimental side, gravitational wave detection has been a major driver for the development of optical and photonic technologies, e.g. high-power low-noise lasers, quantum-enhanced readout with non-classical squeezed light, and ultra-low loss precision optics. A big hurdle towards the sensitivity improvement sought by next-generation ground-based facilities are thermal fluctuations in mirror coatings and substrates. A range of materials, deposition methods, and the use of cryogenics are being explored to reduce the impact of coating thermal noise and promise a leap in audio-band performance for future upgrades. I will give an overview of the concerted ground and space-based gravitational wave detection efforts and discuss mitigation strategies for thermal noise, showcasing promising avenues for research into novel coating materials and deposition techniques.About the Speaker: Dr. Johannes Eichholz is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia. He was awarded his Ph.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL after receiving his Master's degree from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Hannover, Germany, and spending a small portion of his PhD at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Following his PhD, he joined the LIGO Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA in 2016 as a Postdoctoral Scholar, before moving to ANU in 2018, where he now works at the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics. He received a Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) Fellowship from the Australian Research Council (ARC) and is an Associate Investigator of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery. He is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration since 2012 and was involved in the coordinated effort that led to the first observation of gravitational waves from binary black holes (GW150914) and neutron stars (GW170817), for which he was co-awarded the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016), the Gruber Cosmology Prize (2016), the Bruno Rossi Prize (2017), the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical & Scientific Research (2017), and the RAS Group Achievement Award (2017). His work focuses on pathfinding optical technologies for future ground-based gravitational wave detectors, including optical coatings, thermal noise mitigation, cryogenic interferometry, and low-noise lasers. He is also the scientific lead for a newly established optical coating facility at ANU and is currently engaged in producing optics for the next hardware upgrade of the US LIGO detectors.

Join us for Coffee & Conversation at NeoCity!UCF is a partner in the NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine (FSE), headquartered at NeoCity in Osceola County. Learn more about the FSE in this Leadership Spotlight featuring Tawny Olore, P.E., FSE CEO. This event will be immediately followed by the ribbon cutting for the FSE's new office at NeoCity.This talk will take place on the 3rd floor of the OC Building in NeoCity: 194 NeoCity Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744.Register via email to: [EconomicDevelopment@Osceola.org](mailto:EconomicDevelopment@Osceola.org "Register via Email").

Digital Health Pioneers: Unlocking Careers in Healthcare InformaticsFeaturing Dr. Peter Kizza, a distinguished UCF MS in Healthcare Informatics alumnus and recent Doctor of Health Informatics graduate from UTHealth Houston's McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95024714022?pwd=UAgvHKuRqO0urxjVy9c5Fzr8K2Jxc3.1&from=addon#success

Host: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week

Live Workshop: The SBA became responsible for the Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VSBCP) in January 2023. Now that the dust has settled on the new portal, learn about the new program, the steps to apply and the eligibility criteria to be able to certify your business as a veteran-owned small business concern. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-veteran-small-business-certification-program-5a1eVO6iaVl Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-veteran-small-business-certification-program-5a1eVO6iaVl

Join us at the 2025 FSI Seminar Series-AprilDistinguished Guest Speaker: Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, Vice Chair of Aerospace of Aerospace Medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine at the UCF College of MedicineTopic: The Space Health Revolution: Innovations in space health and biotechLocation: Florida Space Institute, 12354 Research Parkway, Room 209Time: 10:30 a.m.-NoonVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/pRZ9dtntTEuaLLTaUd6kAw Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/pRZ9dtntTEuaLLTaUd6kAw

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.Our distinguished panel of experts will explore the latest advancements, current challenges, and future prospects of AI technologies reshaping the healthcare landscape.Moderated by Dr. Kendall Cortelyou, the discussion promises to offer valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives from leaders in the field.Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how AI is driving innovation in healthcare.Registration: $10/per person Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cnfl-himss-x-ucf-school-of-global-health-management-informatics-ai-panel-tickets-1300033608519?aff=Website Registration Info: Registration required.

Title: Eyes on the Sky, Nowhere to Hide: Challenges in Full Sky Space Domain Awareness and CommunicationsAbstract: When satellites are lower than thirty degrees above the horizon, the non-negligible path length through the atmosphere exceeds 100 km. Operations in this regime are sometimes referred to as being "in the soup" because turbulence effects dominate both seeing and optical communications. Seeing conditions here are dominated by volume effects and loss of spatial coherence, while laser beam propagation enters the "deep" turbulence regime. Both cases operate at or beyond the margins of established theory. Additionally, whether operating on ground or in space, size, weight, and power (SWaP) restrictions are often chief concerns.In this talk, I address the problem of imaging space objects at low elevation angles via a combination of spatial and angular partitioning of the aperture. I demonstrate that in extreme anisoplanatic imaging conditions, overlapping angular viewpoint images allow snapshot light-field scene recovery and atmospheric tomography. I will also discuss how the atmosphere impacts coherent synthetic aperture imaging techniques from the ground. The performance of both techniques depends on the atmospheric outer scale size and models thereof. This outer scale also figures prominently in understanding discrepancies between theories, measurements, and simulation of optical scintillation caused by the atmosphere. Finally, I will show how modular aperture designs may allow for conformal geometries, as well as reduced SWaP and increased robustness in both ground and space based communications.About the Speaker: Jeremy Bos is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Before joining Michigan Tech, Bos worked as a NRC Postdoctoral Fellow under the Research Associateship Program with the US Air Force Research Lab in Kihei, Hawai'i. He received his PhD and BS from Michigan Tech in 2012 and 2000 respectively and his MS from Villanova University in 2003. Prior to returning to academia Bos spent ten years working as an engineer in the defense and automotive industries. He is a senior member of Optica, IEEE, and a Fellow of SPIE. Bos is an author on over 100 scholarly contributions including 7 patents. His research interests are in atmospheric optics, laser beam propagation, beam direction, and scene recovery.

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on 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 as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Market research and planning, * Financial planning and sources of capital, * and more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igGD/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igGD/overview

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 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/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dUNB/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dUNB/overview

Capability Statement Boot Camppowered by the APEX Accelerator at UCFA capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a 'company resume' and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.The APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An Overview of the Capability Statement * A Review of Key Components of a Capability Statement: Core Competencies, Differentiators, Past Performance * The Importance of Customizing Your Capability StatementOur speaker will also review some example capability statements as part of this discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients who are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview

This is a Live Event: The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded its business development SBA Mentor-Protege Program. By pairing your small business with a mentor enterprise, small business owners should benefit from the expertise of their mentor and better compete for government contracts - both of which can drive up the value of their business when it's time to sell.Most small businesses could use the added capacity to be gained from a mentor-protege relationship. The SBA Mentor Protege programs can help them do that. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/sba-workshop-mentor-protege-program-insights-5a1eVO7dfDl/overview

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview

This webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government.A treasure chest of free data exists that small businesses can use to guide their marketing strategies inside Google Analytics. Rather than trying to teach Google Analytics, this unique program simply focuses on five specific questions that drive digital marketing decisions and how to find those specific answers. Data is only valuable when it produces actionable insights and this workshop goes beyond the charts, graphs and jargon to uncover these insights.Secure your spot today!Presented by Google Partner and National Trainer Matt Weber, President, ROAR! Internet MarketingVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/5-things-your-website-is-trying-to-tell-you-5a1eVO7sPLZ/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/5-things-your-website-is-trying-to-tell-you-5a1eVO7sPLZ/overview

Joins us at the 2025 FSI Seminar Series-MayDistinguished Guest Speaker: Dr. Rachael Seidler, Deputy Director of the Astraeus Institute, University of FloridaTopic: The Space Health RevolutionLocation: Florida Space Institute, 12354 Research Parkway, Room 209Time: 10:30 a.m. - NoonVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/JvF_IbhmQ8ieyTH-GN7BfA Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/JvF_IbhmQ8ieyTH-GN7BfA

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 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/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dZ6j/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dZ6j/overview

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take and best practices on 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 as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection * Registration and licensing * Market research and planning * Financial planning and sources of capital * And more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igPt/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igPt/overview

Capability Statement Boot Camppowered by the APEX Accelerator at UCFA capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a 'company resume' and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.The APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An Overview of the Capability Statement * A Review of Key Components of a Capability Statement: Core Competencies, Differentiators, Past Performance * The Importance of Customizing Your Capability StatementOur speaker will also review some example capability statements as part of this discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients who are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dcm9/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dcm9/overview

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four "Ps" of marketing - product, place, promotion and price - as well as three new "Ps" with special application to small businesses - positioning, people and planning.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO6igeP/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO6igeP/overview

This Live workshop will provide an overview of how to build a successful Joint Venture package that conforms to SBA regulations. An old phrase says that two heads are better than one, your properly conformed Joint Venture will make that statement true. A joint venture agreement or JV is an arrangement between two or more businesses to team up to accomplish a particular business goal. A joint venture may be formed to fulfill a project or business activity, such as when a foreign company wants to enter the local market. Joint ventures may only be temporary, but businesses can enter a JV agreement for short-term or long-term undertakings. We will discuss the specific SBA rules on how to prepare the agreement, as well as how to populate the new entity. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/sba-workshop-blueprint-for-a-successful-joint-venture-package-5a1eVO7dtob/overview