Preventing Illness Through Good Hygiene Habits
Tue Mar 3
Bacteria is everywhere. Many things we touch every day – door handles, bathroom sinks, office phones and money – have been touched by hundreds or even thousands of other people. That’s why practicing good hygiene habits is important for promoting good health, especially during flu season. Here are some tips for preventing illnesses through good…
5 Ways To Sleep Better
Tue Mar 3
Sleep affects our mood, energy and overall health. However, getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes feel like a huge challenge. Here are some tips and tricks to help you sleep better tonight — and every night.1.Get into a routine Setting a strict sleep schedule and sticking to it is a great way to make…
Presidential Search Committee Selects 7 Candidates for Interviews
Tue Mar 3
The University of Central Florida’s Presidential Search Committee selected seven applicants to invite to campus on Thursday for in-person interviews. The applicant pool includes a remarkable depth of academic scholarship and accomplishment, including candidates with membership in the prestigious National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering, and affiliation with institutions in the Association…
Women, Men Taste Fat Differently, UCF Research Finds
Tue Mar 3
UCF College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female sex hormones make women more sensitive to the taste of fat, helping them better regulate how much of it they eat. “Our assumption is that the more you can taste it, the more sensitive you are to it,” said Naima Dahir, a Ph.D. candidate at the…
UCF Med Students Keep the FIRE of Discovery Burning
Tue Mar 3
Can unplanned cesarean sections cause depression in new moms? Can art therapy improve wellness in Alzheimer’s patients? Can a modified stethoscope help patients monitor their brain activity at home? These were some of the questions explored at the UCF College of Medicine’s 11th annual FIRE (Focused Inquiry and Research Experience) conference Feb. 20. The event…
UCF Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Increase Providers in Rural and Underserved Communities
Mon Mar 2
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded UCF a four-year, $1.5 million grant to address the increasing nationwide demand for primary care providers. The funding is a part of the HRSA’s Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program, which was created to address healthcare challenges and disparities in rural and underserved areas. Funding from…
College of Arts and Humanities Events Celebrate Women’s History Month
Mon Mar 2
Women’s History Month started on March 1, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program has lined up several events to celebrate women all month long. Women’s First Project Exhibit: Friday, February 28 through Thursday, April 30 Reception: Tuesday, March 3, 20204:00 – 6:00 pmJohn C. Hitt Library room 223 The exhibit team who worked on this project…
Residents Teach, Learn Through Research
Mon Mar 2
Dr. Manny Carrazana’s patient was a neck cancer survivor who came to the Emergency Room complaining of neck and back pain. Physicians suspected his cancer had returned. But diseases don’t play by the rules and rounds of imaging studies found no cancer. It wasn’t until doctors used a bronchial scope that they found a tumor…
Health Sciences Professor Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mon Mar 2
Jeanette Garcia, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is leading studies to better understand the behavior of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and help change their lives. “People tend to underestimate kids with autism spectrum disorder,” she says. “[They] can do everything a typically developing kid can do, they might just…
31 UCF Faculty Members Honored for Women’s History Month 2020
Mon Mar 2
Thirty-one women are being honored by UCF Faculty Excellence during March for Women’s History Month. The women were nominated by peers and colleagues for their impact on campus and in the community. Among the group are scientists, engineers and others. The group will be honored March 31 during a reception at the Burnett House. For…
Safe Knight Week Starts March 2
Sun Mar 1
UCF will host a series of interactive events this week to raise awareness about safety and well-being. Safe Knight Week, which runs March 2-5, is an opportunity to learn about self-care, violence prevention and emergency preparedness. The goal for the week is to provide health and safety-related learning opportunities that will be useful during the…
UCF Programming Team Earns Bronze at North American Competition, Advances to World Finals
Fri Feb 28
With a bronze medal in hand from last weekend’s North America Championship of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), UCF’s computer programming team will head to the world competition in Moscow in June. UCF’s programming team has consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The team, made up of UCF computer science majors — junior Ahmad…
UCF Social Work Researchers Partner with Child Welfare Groups to Improve Outcomes for Foster Children
Fri Feb 28
Associate Professors Julie Steen and Chris Stewart in UCF’s School of Social Work are leading an evaluation of an effort by Embrace Families to strengthen the child welfare system and improve outcomes for children in foster care. The $1 million evaluation subcontract issued by Embrace Families is part of the Strong Foundations project, a five-year…
UCF Aphasia House Named Southeast Research Hub for Patient-Centered Outcomes Project
Fri Feb 28
UCF Aphasia House has been selected as one of four aphasia research incubator hubs throughout the country, representing the southeast region. The opportunity comes as a result of a collaboration between Aphasia House and Jackie Hinckley, associate professor at Nova Southeastern University, who recently received a $247,822 grant from Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, an…
Meet UCF Downtown’s New Police Commander
Fri Feb 28
In Spring 2020, the UCF Police Department announced James Mangan ’09 will serve as regional commander. His duties include overseeing 20 sworn law enforcement officers, several civilian personnel and all police services for UCF Downtown, as well as for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and College of Medicine. Based out of UCFPD’s substation on Amelia Street in downtown…
Gravitational Wave Experts to Meet at UCF for Two Days of Intensive Talks
Fri Feb 28
The University of Central Florida is hosting this week more than 70 scientists from around the nation who study gravitational waves. The North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves Physics Frontiers Center (NANOGrav) selected UCF for its spring meeting March 4-6. The organization only conducts two major meetings a year. NANOGrav is a collaboration of…
Early Voting at UCF Begins Monday
Fri Feb 28
On-campus early voting for UCF students, faculty and staff members, as well as other Orange County registered voters, starts Monday. Eligible voters can cast ballots for the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in room 206 of the Recreation and Wellness Center through Sunday, March 15. Parking spaces will be set…
Mythbusters Inspires Engineering Student to Conduct Research
Thu Feb 27
Amy Lebanoff, a mechanical engineering student at UCF, has the TV show Mythbusters to thank for her passion for engineering and biology. She always admired the Discovery Channel program because the hosts make science engaging, educational and accessible. “That’s a sure-fire recipe for making a positive impact,” says Lebanoff, a Jacksonville native. When she joined a robotics club at…
UCF Planetary Scientist Named to Blue Origin Science Advisory Board
Thu Feb 27
The University of Central Florida’s reputation as a leader in space research has been further established with the recent announcement that one of its planetary scientists has been named to the science advisory board of a major aerospace company. Phil Metzger, a planetary scientist with UCF’s Florida Space Institute, joined Blue Origin’s science advisory board in…
Mark Fagiano creates virtual reality ethical experience
Thu Feb 27
Should you steal medicine to save someone’s life? That question is the core of the Heinz dilemma. Thanks to Dr. Mark Fagiano, you may soon experience the dilemma in virtual reality. An example of philosopher Lawrence Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, the Heinz dilemma is a thought experiment on what someone should do in the face…
