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Pell Institute Launches New Site
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education (Pell Institute) is unveiling its new Web site, www.pellinstitute.org. With a brand new look, the Pell Institute’s Web site now allows visitors quick access to newly categorized information—including current projects, special programs, and resources—to provide a more user-friendly and easy-to-navigate experience. “We have created …
Scholar Honors
UCF Scholars Win At Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
Every year, University of Central Florida (UCF) students from across different disciplines present their research and creative projects at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE). The event encourages undergraduates from all disciplines to present current or recently completed academic projects showcasing the diversity of topics, approaches, and interests at UCF. This year, two hundred …
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Research
A Sixth Taste?
Brenda Andrade, a psychology student at the University of Idaho, had the opportunity to experience basic and applied research from beginning to end under the direction of Dr. Rick Mattes, Professor in Foods and Nutrition. Andrade was also mentored by graduate student Bhushan Kulkarni, who Andrade said, “exemplified the meaning of being a mentor.” Andrade …
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UCF Scholars Participate in UC Edge and Graduate School Visits
Five scholars from the University of Central Florida traveled to California earlier this semester to participate in the University of California EDGE Graduate Recruitment Day (UC EDGE). The scholars also took time to conduct graduate school visits at the University of California at Riverside and University of California at Irvine. The trip provided scholars with …
