Hurricane season begins June 1, and Florida is at risk every year. UCF Associate Professor Christopher Emrich, an expert in hazard science, social vulnerability, disaster recovery and community resiliency, has plenty of experience with hurricanes.
The University of Central Florida stormed the comic con world by participating in MegaCon Orlando and Puerto Rico Comic Con. Both events are geared for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime and horror.
In The Headlines U.S.–China trade relations have escalated over the past few months, with many billions of dollars in goods facing hefty tariffs. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico have reached a deal with the U.S. to lift levies on steel and aluminum imports. How can businesses navigate a constantly changing trading landscape? Why Does It Matter? …
Privacy laws meant to protect young users often deter social media platforms from allowing children younger than 13 to have accounts. But often kids find ways to use them anyway.
Two UCF professors conducted workshops Friday for emergency management personnel across Florida during the annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference.
OVERVIEW The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2024 a quarter of the U.S. workforce will be over the age of 55, with one-third of that group aged 65 or older. Meanwhile, the U.N. projects the world’s population will grow by over 25 percent to an estimated 9.8 billion by 2050 – and …
When Demographics Shift: Managing The Dynamics Of An Aging Workforce Read More »
Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, in partnership with Research Features, has released the first issue of the Rosen Research Review.
The National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development program recently awarded six UCF faculty members CAREER grants. The recipients represent some of the most promising early career scientists and engineers with high promise of leading major advances in their respective fields and who will serve as academic role models.
OVERVIEW Whether it’s tackling a consumer backlash and reputation damage after a product recall, trying to rectify decreased trust and liability challenges following a data breach or staying one step ahead of industry disruption that’s threatening market share, the risks today’s business leaders face continue to evolve. Aon’s 2019 Global Risk Management Survey found that …
How Risk-Ready Are You? Lessons From 5 Industries Read More »
With space set to be the site of the next “gold rush,” UCF researchers are helping prospect a spot for a major first step in the upcoming scramble – creating a lunar mining outpost.
