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Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
As a society we do a terrible job of educating our children to become scientifically literate. Sure, we have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs throughout the country, and with some justification we can brag about the successes of students that are in or who have graduated from such learning experiences.
Criticism – The Thing We Hate The Most Makes Us The Strongest, Michael Preston
Criticism – The Thing We Hate The Most Makes Us The Strongest, Michael Preston
UCF Forum
I’m not much of a crier, but when a colleague critiqued a draft of my dissertation years ago, I cried like a baby.
The Next Time Someone Has Something Bad To Say About Your Work..., Heather Gibson
The Next Time Someone Has Something Bad To Say About Your Work..., Heather Gibson
UCF Forum
A theatre student recently came to my office a little on the glum side. He was an actor in a production that had received a less-than-favorable review and he wasn’t taking it well. He had taken the writer’s words to heart and it was affecting his performance.
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Nowadays it is politically correct to be “green” – to say and do things that seem to minimize one’s impact on the environment and to preach to others to do the same.
Want To Make It In This World? Better Learn To Collaborate, Michael Preston
Want To Make It In This World? Better Learn To Collaborate, Michael Preston
UCF Forum
Is there any greater struggle between instructor and student than the dreaded “group assignment”?
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
December 2013, at the United Nations’ 68th General Assembly meeting, the assembled countries could not as usual solve the problems of world conflicts, human slavery, wide-spread famine and the Israeli-Palestinian question. So, it decided to do something it could: It declared that 2015 would be the International Year of Light.
When You Have A Chance To Influence The Universe..., Todd Dagenais
When You Have A Chance To Influence The Universe..., Todd Dagenais
UCF Forum
It’s incredibly ironic to me that the University of Central Florida was started in 1963 near the nation’s spaceport to help support the exploration of the universe – and now we find ourselves in a position as the nation’s second-largest university to exert a great deal of influence on our own little piece of that universe.
Get To Know The Custodians, Todd Dagenais
Get To Know The Custodians, Todd Dagenais
UCF Forum
In 1996, I was fresh out of college living in Bay City, Michigan, and about to begin my first year as a paid volleyball coach. As many people in my situation, I was scared to death about my lack of experience and my potential inability to shape the hearts and minds of 15- to 18-year-old volleyball players. I began the process of asking experienced coaches for advice on how to approach my new endeavor.
Don't Be A Leader Who Turns Around To Look – And Nobody Is Following, Todd Dagenais
Don't Be A Leader Who Turns Around To Look – And Nobody Is Following, Todd Dagenais
UCF Forum
From time to time I am invited to speak at gatherings of various groups and organizations. Corporations are often intrigued by the inner workings of an athletic team that has demonstrated success on the field of play.