Hello and welcome to the CECE Departments PhD Open House. Please watch each of the videos below. If you have any further questions regarding any information, please contact Dr. Andrew Randall at andrew.randall@ucf.edu. After you view the videos, please fill out the following survey. Thank you.
Rise in the Rankings
At UCF, we are paving the way from technology and research innovation to student success, ranking No. 14 among the Most Innovative Universities in the nation —the highest ranked in Florida and No. 6 among public universities
Welcome – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon welcomes you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
CECS: It’s Big
Showcasing the student experience at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando
About CECS – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon introduces you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Visiting Campus
Take a tour of the UCF Campus with Josh Christen
CECE PhD Programs – Dr. Andrew Randall
Dr. Randall, CECE Graduate Program Director, explains what you need to know about applying to and requirements for the CECE program
Application Process – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman will explain the application process
Faculty Talk 1 – Dr. Thomas Wahl
Thomas Wahl, Ph.D., presents “The Wicked Problem of Coastal Risks Under Climate Change.” He overviews several recently-funded projects where stakeholder-driven interdisciplinary research is conducted to address the threats that climate change poses to fast-growing coastal communities
Faculty Talk 2 – Dr. Necati Catbas
Necati Catbas, Ph.D., presents “Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructure: Permanent-Continuous vs Mobile-Intermittent,” discussing his research in structural health monitoring and non-destructive evaluation used with novel technologies. He overviews novel sensing, monitoring, visualization and evaluation of structures, including applications that include long-span bridges and simulations of structures for mixed reality headsets, computer vision, and more
Funding – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman explains all the possible funding available to you
UCF Global – College of Engineering and Computer Science
A brief overview of the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering and Computer Science in Orlando, and the opportunities available for graduate students
Applying for a Visa – UCF Global
UCF Global shows you how to apply for and obtain your Visa
For more information on applying for your F-1 visa, please visit: the UCF Global Website
Closing – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon provides his closing remarks and thanks for watching