Early writing is a critical part of emergent literacy, yet early childhood education often emphasizes transcription skills such as handwriting mechanics and spelling rather than meaning-making aspects of writing, such as composition. During this presentation, Dr. Margaret Quinn will focus on strategies for supporting and assessing young children's writing, specifically composing skills, highlighting the importance of fostering these skills at an early age. By providing meaningful writing opportunities, like those explored in this presentation, teachers can elevate children's writing abilities, build motivation and interest, and lay essential foundations for later literacy development. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches that encourage children to write and foster a positive writing environment in the classroom.[Margaret F. Quinn](https://directory.education.tamu.edu/view/1770) is an associate professor at Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development, in the department of Teaching, Learning and Culture.*This event was originally scheduled for Sept. 26. It has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Info: Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Title: Optical Thermodynamics on Nonlinear Multimode Systems Abstract: We provide an overview of recent developments in the field of optical thermodynamics of nonlinear multimode systems. Speaker bio: Demetri Christodoulides is an Endowed Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1986. After earning his doctorate degree, he joined Bellcore as a postdoctoral research fellow and was a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Lehigh University from 1988 to 2002. Between 2002 and 2022 he was a Pegasus Professor and the Cobb Family Endowed Chair at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. He has served as an associate editor for the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and JOSA B. He is a Fellow of APS and Optica. He is the recipient of the Optica's 2011 R.W. Wood Prize and 2018 Max Born Award, and of the 2023 Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science of APS.

You are invited to attend a half-day, interactive workshop focused on civil infrastructure needs, technologies and applications from four different continents. This event offers a platform to discuss recent technologies, state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practices from around the world with real-world applications such as bridges, roads and buildings. Speakers include: Eugen Bruhwiler - Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne , Switzerland Tulio N. Bittencourt - Professor, University of Sao Paulo in Brazil Koshi Ozasa - Executive director, senior executive officer and director general of the construction bureau, West Nippon Expressway Company Limited, Japan Diogo Rodrigo Ribeiro - Professor, University of Porto, Portugal Masato Matsumoto - President and CEO of NEXCO-West USA Inc. in Virginia This event is co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers East Central Branch's Structural Engineering Institute and will count toward two professional development hours.

This webinar will provide 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 "P's" of marketing -- product, place, promotion and price -- as well as three new "P's" with special application to small businesses -- positioning, people and planning.Please note: Certain device's operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc. may exist that restrict you from accessing this GoToWebinar session and its features. If you run into such technical difficulties, please do any of the following:* Use Microsoft Edge Restart your device * Disable Microsoft S Mode * Configure your device's firewall to allow GoTo Webinar to run * Use a different deviceVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TumR/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxG/overview

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://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.zoom.us%2Fj%2F95467357801%3Fpwd%3DBEJi8BK83dcTcf72VUL986wwmxZkUb.1&data=05%7C02%7CSandra.McCall%40ucf.edu%7Cbd7a58466ad544fe5d5308dcc696dd0b%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638603598476639541%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dhb9aG1M5WzwRurQDxawZSb56R3SdKi5rHDQZyWN5%2FE%3D&reserved=0

The [College of Community Innovation and Education](ccie.ucf.edu "UCF College of Community Innovation and Education") (CCIE) invites you to join us for the CCIE Distinguished Lecture Series. Welcoming nationally and internationally prominent researchers to UCF, this recurring series is open to the public, faculty, staff, and students, providing education and information on the world's most pressing research topics. All are invited to listen, learn, and foster new, collaborative relationships focused on education, research, and innovation.SpeakersJan. 16, 2025 - Dr. Noshir ContractorMarch 27, 2025 - Dr. Gary King