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Exploring Ch’Timi’S History, Structure, And Decline: A Field Study Chez Les Ch’Tis, Felix Balak

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This research investigated the history of the Ch’timi language and some of the differences between it and Standard French, as well as its decline and what, if anything, is being done to stop it. Ch’timi is a part of the Picard language group, spoken primarily in the north of France, and parts of Belgium. It is an endangered language, and few people still speak it to this day. This field research aims to determine how speakers of the language see it, whether they think it should be preserved, and whether anything is being done to keep it active. To answer …

Episode 4: Darin Edwards ’97 ’10ms ’11phd: Developing The Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine, University Of Central Florida

Knights Do That Podcast Transcripts

In this week’s Knights Do That episode, we speak with UCF grad Darin Edwards '97 '10MS '11PhD, director of immunology at Moderna.

Edwards earned his bachelor’s degree in biology, master’s degree in master’s degree in molecular biology and doctorate in biomedical sciences with a focus on neuroscience at UCF in 2011 and has an impressive resume including, most recently leading the research and development for the COVID-19 vaccine. Edwards discusses what it was like working on the COVID-19 vaccine, the moment it was released and what he looks forward to most as we approach a return to pre-pandemic work and …

It’S Time For Daunte Culpepper To Come Home, Marc Daniels

UCF Forum

Inside the Wayne Densch Sports Center — the home of UCF football — the hallways and team meeting room feature the names and pictures of former Knights who have gone on to play in the NFL. There you will find the likes of Brandon Marshall ’06, Blake Bortles, Latavius Murray ’12, Matt Prater, Shaquill ’16 and Shaquem ’16 Griffin, Asante Samuel ’13 and perhaps the greatest of them all — Daunte Culpepper.

A Behavioral Study Of Chacoan Peccaries (Catagonis Wagneri) In A Zoo Environment, Desdemona Kurowski

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Found in the highly specialized area of the Gran Chaco, the Chacoan peccary (Catagonis wagneri) is an endangered animal threatened by industrial agriculture. In an attempt to save this species, three C. wagneri were brought to Central Florida Zoo where their health is monitored with great care in an attempt to possibly breed them in the future. While taking care of the other hooved animals, zookeepers are not able to give the peccaries their uninterrupted attention and have turned to help from the University of Central Florida to closely track if their behavior is indicative of a healthy, properly enriched …

Featured Bookshelf: 2021 American History, Megan M. Haught

Featured Bookshelf

How do we define American history? Who decides what information is important to study and remember? Do we only look at the ‘good’ or lionize notable figures by placing them on pedestals and forgetting they were only human? Or do we do the hard work of studying primary sources and reading about all the facets of historic American figures? Do we learn about past mistakes and hidden horrors so we can prevent them from happening in the future?

As an academic library, UCF Libraries is committed to not only teaching our community how to do their own research and providing …

Antecedents And Outcomes Of Health Risk Perceptions In Tourism, Following The Covid-19 Pandemic, Maksim Godovykh, Abraham Pizam, Frida Bahja

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to clarify the concept of perceived risks, identify the main antecedents and outcomes of health risk perceptions and propose a conceptual model of health risk perceptions in tourism.

Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides a review of the literature on customer risk perceptions, along with their antecedents and outcomes, and proposes a conceptual model of health risk perceptions in tourism.

Findings: Key findings reveal that the main factors of health risk perceptions can be broadly classified into cognitive, affective, individual and contextual components. The proposed conceptual model of health risk perceptions provides a theoretically integrated …

University Of Central Florida Staff Advisory Council Charter, Staff Council

Staff Advisory Council Charter Committee

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2021 - 2022, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Scoop, Vol. 8 Issue 3/4, Summer 2021, Health Sciences Library

Volume 8

Latest news and updates from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for Summer 2021.

Connected Water Heater Load Shifting And Energy Efficiency Evaluation For The Southeast: Winter Laboratory Assessment, Final Report, Florida Solar Energy Center, Karen Fenaughty

FSEC Energy Research Center®

The University of Central Florida's FSEC Energy Research Center (FSEC) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are conducting laboratory electrical load shifting experiments using the CTA-2045-A standard to demonstrate the viability of grid-connected heat pump water heaters (HPWH), compared to electric resistance water heaters (ERWH), in providing load shifting in the Southeastern United States (U.S.). The investigation applied different CTA-2045 shed and critical peak (CP) control command designs under two different water draw profiles. The highly-controlled laboratory experiments were conducted on four HPWHs and one ERWH from December 2020 through February 2021.

The research aimed to evaluate the load shifting …

The Pandemic Ruined My Social Skills, Ashley C. Turner

UCF Forum

I don’t know if you noticed, but we are back outside! The world is opening back up, and after over a year of being in the house, working from home, and attending Zoom celebrations and parties, I may not be the same person I used to be.

Episode 3: S. Kent Butler: How To Be A Better Listener And Mentor, University Of Central Florida

Knights Do That Podcast Transcripts

In this week’s Knights Do That episode, we speak with Professor of counselor education S. Kent Butler, who champions diversity and inclusion efforts at the university. During his conversation with host Alex Cumming, he shares insight on how we can all be better listeners, the dynamics of mentorship and how to cultivate a space where everyone feels like they belong.

Produced by UCF, the podcast highlights students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni who do incredible things on campus, in the community and around the globe.

Opening Calasys To All Members, Sai Deng, Weiling Liu, Suzhen Chen, Mingyan Li, Meng Qu

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Since the Chinese American Librarians Association’s Academic Resources and Repository System (CALASYS, https://ir.cala-web.org/) was initiated in 2013, its collections have grown gradually by way of the Committee’s curation and entries with occasional help from LIS students. In order to resolve the bottleneck problems, promote CALASYS and expand its content, the 2020-2021 CALASYS Committee has strongly pursued the idea of opening CALASYS to all of the CALA members. The Committee began to implement the author self-contribution plug-in in the CALASYS’ Omeka platform in 2020. This poster will focus on the implementation of the self-contribution plug-in. It will cover the main …

Learning As A Student In The Pandemic, Narvin Chhay

UCF Forum

I will start my senior year at the University of Central Florida this fall. It’s hard to think about where all the time went, and it really feels like it was just yesterday when I stepped on campus for the first time.

Stay Savvy With Scholarly Communication: Data Organization In Spreadsheets, Sandy Avila, Lee Dotson

Scholarly Communication Brown Bag Series

No abstract provided.

S5 E4: Lost Learning In Sped, Rebecca Hines, Lisa Dieker

Practical Access Transcripts

Today, Dr. Rebecca Hines shares a useful website called Disability Scoop that highlights articles in the Special Education realm. In this episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker detail a specific article, Sent Home Early: Lost Learning in Special Education.

Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

Link to Article: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/04/21/sent-home-early-lost-learning-in-special-education/29301/

Agenda 2021-06-17, Staff Council

Staff Advisory Council Meeting Agendas

No abstract provided.

An Ode To The Ra, Bree Watson

UCF Forum

Along time ago in a residence hall not too far away, I stared at the blank, beige cinderblock walls and standard-issue furniture inside Lake Claire #56 and took a deep breath. “Responsibility!” I groaned, while shaking my head. “Responsibility! Sheesh!” I repeated this anxious mantra while my dad and I unpacked boxes of my belongings.

Stay Savvy With Scholarly Communication: Intro To Data Carpentries, Sandy Avila, Lee Dotson

Scholarly Communication Brown Bag Series

No abstract provided.

S5 E3: Preparing Students With Disabilities For College, Rebecca Hines, Lisa Dieker

Practical Access Transcripts

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Dieker shares an article titled Students with LD at Postsecondary: Supporting Success and the Role of Student Characteristics and Integration. Tune in to today's episode to hear tips and ideas from Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker.

Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

Link to Article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ldrp.12212

Comparison Of The Residential Provisions Of The 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation With The 2021 Iecc, Florida Solar Energy Center, Jeffrey Sonne

FSEC Energy Research Center®

This report provides a comparison between the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation (FBC-EC) and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), based on approved 2018 to 2021 IECC changes included in the International Code Council's Complete Revision History to the 2021 I-Codes document. The first part of this study involved developing code change listings based on the Revision History document that identify changes that have potential energy and cost impacts. This second part of the study provides a stringency evaluation and cost-benefit analysis for those changes that impact energy use, to provide guidance for the upcoming 2020 FBC-EC …

Meeting Minutes 06-15-2021, Staff Advisory Council

Staff Advisory Council Meeting Documents

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of The Commercial Provisions Of The 2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition With 2021 Iecc & Ashrae 90.1-2019, Florida Solar Energy Center, Bereket Nigusse

FSEC Energy Research Center®

This report provides comparison of the commercial provisions of the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation (FBC-EC) with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHREA 90.1-2019. The first part developed code changes listing identifying energy and construction cost impacts. The second part analyzed energy and energy cost savings potential of the 2021 IECC and the 2019 ASHRAE 90.1 compared to the 2020 FBC-EC using prototype buildings energy model and simulation. And performed cost-benefit analysis of code changes with energy impact and provided recommendation for consideration by Florida Building Commission for addition to the 8th Edition (2023) …

Demographic Analysis On 2020 Fatal Overdose Deaths In Orange County, Fl, Brian Hall, Amy Donley

Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)

The Orange County Unintentional Overdose Mortality Review (UOMR) team has three main goals. These are: 1. Reduce Mortality 2. Examine Treatment Options and 3. Prevent New Users. In support of the first goal, ISBS has analyzed 2020 Medical Examiner data from Orange County to identify demographic differences in fatal overdoses. This information can be used to identify risk factors for fatal overdoses and target interventions that will lead to reduced mortality.

We have conducted analysis to identify differences based on sex, race, and income.

Episode 2: Claire Connolly Knox: Crisis And Emergency Management In Our Environment, University Of Central Florida

Knights Do That Podcast Transcripts

In this week’s Knights Do That episode, we speak with Associate Professor Claire Connolly Knox, who is an expert in crisis and emergency management. She released a new book this year and serves as the emergency and crisis management academic program coordinator in the College of Community Innovation and Education. During her conversation with host Alex Cumming, she discusses hurricane season, impact of coastal wetlands and learning from crises, such as Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Pulse Nightclub.

Produced by UCF, the podcast highlights students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni who do incredible things on campus, in the community and …

S5 E2: Choice Theory, Rebecca Hines, Lisa Dieker

Practical Access Transcripts

In today's episode, Dr. Rebecca Hines shares a resource by the Glassier Institute for Choice Theory. Choice Theory is taught so that individuals can understand their own behavior better and the behavior of others. Tune in to today's episode to learn more from Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker.

Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

Link to Resource: https://wglasser.com/practice-areas/individuals-families/

Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce Enewsletter #005, Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce

Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce

June 2021 edition of the UCF Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce Newsletter encourages participation in the Inclusion Champions program, a LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Reading List, and June Diversity Speaker Series virtual event.

“Committed to a globalized, competitive and innovative workforce through diversity and inclusiveness” Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce Newsletter Information on professional development and Diversity & Inclusion related news and events delivered directly to your inbox every semester.

The Effects Of Water Ice Sublimation On Slope Failures Of Icy Regolith, Christopher Cox, Madison Weinberg, Trisha Joseph

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

The frost line in a planetary system represents the distance from the central star inside of which conditions are too warm for ice to form, while beyond this line it will be stable. When an icy object passes that line heading toward the Sun it will begin to sublimate and outgas, potentially causing mass loss and surface changes. One example is surface failures, which can lead to material being removed from the object. Evidence of this has been seen on cometary surfaces, where surfaces often show structures that appear to have suffered various mechanical failures like cracking and landslides. By …

The Courage To Do The Right Thing, Matthew Scott

UCF Forum

What does courage look like? It’s a question that gets answered every day if you look closely. The simplest things we take for granted today took incredible courage to create.

S5 E1: Welcome To Season 5, Rebecca Hines, Lisa Dieker

Practical Access Transcripts

Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are starting Season Five with light-hearted summer readings. Please tune in to today's episode as we kick off with our first episode to discuss the first article.

Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

Link to Article: https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mtlt/114/1/article-p70.xml You can also find the PDF for this article on our Facebook Page and/or Twitter account.