Writers in the Sun presents Ivonne LamazaresIvonne Lamazares is the author of another novel, The Sugar Island, translated to seven languages, with works published in Latina magazine, Michigan quarterly review, a century of Cuban writers in Florida, The Florida review, and elsewhere.

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 "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.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO9qZVx Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO9qZVx

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Learning from Chinese PhilosophyBryan Van Norden James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy, Vassar College (USA), and Chair Professor in the School of Philosophy at Wuhan University (China)[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

Title: Meta-Optics for Edge ComputingAbstract: With the proliferation of networked sensors and artificial intelligence, there is an increasing need for edge computing where data is processed at the sensor level to reduce bandwidth and latency while still preserving energy efficiency. In this talk, I will discuss how meta-optics can be used to implement computation for optical edge sensors, serving to off-load computationally expensive convolutional operations from the digital platform, reducing both latency and power consumption. Meta-optics can also take advantage of additional information channels, such as polarization, spectral composition, and angle of incidence, to process information not recorded on conventional cameras. I will discuss how this increased freedom in design allows meta-optics to augment, or replace, conventional imaging optics in achieving parallel optical processing across multiple independent channels. The meta-optic frontend is demonstrated to enable segmenting and classifying objects with minimal computational resources as well as allow for spectral discrimination in classifying objects based on their emission characteristics. About the Speaker: Professor Valentine received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 2004 and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley in 2010. At Vanderbilt he is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Deputy Director of the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). Prof. Valentine researches the optical properties of nanostructured metamaterials for imaging and image processing, photodetection, and dynamically reconfigurable optics for wavefront control. He has received an NSF CAREER Award, the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, and a Chancellor's Award for Research.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/93234347765?from=addon

Title: Attosecond All-Optical Spectroscopy of Electron Dynamics in SolidsAbstract: The seminar will begin with an introduction to electron dynamics and their potential for information technologies. The importance of sub-cycle resolution and attosecond timescales in capturing and ultimately controlling ultrafast processes in solids will be highlighted.Attosecond all-optical spectroscopy of monocrystalline diamond will then be presented. In this study, intense infrared pulses were shown to reversibly manipulate electro-optical properties on attosecond timescales. Using attosecond transient reflection spectroscopy over an extended photon energy range, it was demonstrated that virtual interband transitions significantly affect the timing and adiabaticity of the crystal response, even in regimes previously believed to be dominated by intraband motion. These results establish that virtual transitions are indispensable for an accurate description of strong-field-induced phenomena in solids, representing a key step toward understanding transient nonlinear optical processes and laying the groundwork for petahertz electronics.The seminar will then transition to current research at MIT, where attosecond resolution is achieved using nanoscale electron emitters. The focus is on extending the detection capabilities of attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy, both by broadening the bandwidth and by enabling simultaneous measurement of the full vectorial electric field. With these advances, the technique aims to be applied to the study of ultrafast magnetism and spin dynamics, providing new opportunities to probe and control light-driven processes in condensed matter.About the Speaker: Gian Luca Dolso is a postdoctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) supported by the Progetto Roberto Rocca Fellowship. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Politecnico di Milano in 2024, where his research focused on attosecond and femtosecond solid-state spectroscopy to track ultrafast charge carrier dynamics in solids. At MIT, he works with Prof. Karl Berggren and Dr. Phillip Keathley attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy techniques using on-chip nanostructured devices. His current research focuses on extending the capabilities of attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy. Building on these advances, he aims to capture electron motion in solids at petahertz frequencies, as triggered by ultrashort light pulses.

Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes by pitching bold ideas that create real-world impact.This session will walk you through everything you need to know about the UCF Innovation Tournament, including rules, deadlines, judging and tips to strengthen your pitch.Competition Tracks:* Art and Entertainment* Social and Health* Retail Products and Services* Advanced TechnologyRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/discover/events?s=s