Melding Mindsets: Isolated Content, Same Destination, Hidden Opportunity

The authors emphasize the underutilized opportunities that exist in overlapping and integrating these two disciplines, advocating for a cross-curricular approach to enhance student learning and understanding. The paper highlights the connections between mathematics and science standards, particularly focusing on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices. These standards not only demonstrate the interconnection between the two subjects but also highlight their importance in shaping informed citizens

Episode 44: Paula Machado - Spanish & Journalism Major, Public Relations & Disney Cruise Line

Paula Machado is a recipient of UCF’s prestigious 30 Under 30 award and is currently a public relations manager for the Disney Cruise Line. Listen to her talk about her academic journey through her double major in Spanish and Journalism and minor in Latin American studies. She shares stories of the exciting job opportunities that started with our UCF Knights community connections and grew to include time working with Univision, Spectrum News 13, and Disney. She shares memories of her time working as a reporter and observing a shift towards more multilingual representation in Orlando’s journalism. She also talks about her transition into working for public relations and gives our listeners a taste of what life as a public relations manager for the Disney Cruise Line is like. Her takeaway message is simple: There’s no downside to studying languages! (This episode was recorded in December 2023.

Engaging Hotel Staff In Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative

Human trafficking is a serious global issue, within which the hospitality industry is a point of focus for sex trafficking. Despite increases in government- and corporate-mandated anti-human trafficking training, the level of hotel employee engagement with anti-human trafficking initiatives remains poorly researched. In a collaborative effort, researchers at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Associate Professor Tingting (Christina) Zhang and Associate Professor Diego Bufquin, have set about identifying the factors that influence employee engagement with anti-human trafficking initiatives in the hotel industry in order to establish a practical framework for implementing more effective measures

Retaining Staff: Is It a Matter of Instilling Pride?

Hotels struggle to attract staff; you can partly blame the public perception of hotel jobs for that. But, why is it difficult to retain staff once they start? Perhaps an answer lies in whether they feel pride in what they do. Professors Murat Hancer and Suja Chaulagain at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management led a team of researchers to unpack the notion of pride among hotel staff in the United States and Vietnam. What they learned has significant importance for a sector that crosses cultures

Heinze, Elizabeth L. Interview

Oral history interview of Elizabeth Heinze. Interview conducted by Asmara Cortes via Zoom in Orlando, FL on December 1st, 2021

More Than Income: How Americans Feel about their Finances and How it Affects their Travel Plans

Associate Professor Jorge Ridderstaat of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management has examined how Americans feel about their finances and how it affects their travel plans. This study provides new, multifaceted details on how U.S. consumer finances can affect their travel decisions, providing valuable behavioral insights for authorities and policymakers when managing tourist destinations effectively

UCF\u27s Infectious Disease and Travel Health Initiative: Pioneering Resilience for a Healthier Tomorrow

In a world grappling with the profound challenges posed by infectious diseases and global travel, the University of Central Florida (UCF) stands at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation. An exceptional new initiative—the Infectious Disease and Travel Health Initiative—is set to revolutionize how we approach health resilience, disease outbreak mitigation, traveler safety, and the continuity of essential services. Spearheaded by eminent researchers from UCF\u27s College of Medicine, including Dr. Kenneth A. Alexander, Dr. Griff Parks, Dr. Eric Schrimshaw, and Dr. Taj Azarian, along with Dr. Robertico Croes, principal investigator from the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, this initiative is poised to make a profound impact

Solving Word Problems with RADS: Read, Ask Questions, Draw and Solve

Addressing the inherent complexity of word problem solving (WPS) in mathematics education requires a multifaceted approach. While recent research has predominantly emphasized problem representation, the often-overlooked process of problem comprehension is equally crucial. One promising strategy is the integration of self-questioning from a schema perspective, which empowers students to activate their prior knowledge, enhance comprehension, and construct meaningful problem representations. Additionally, the RADS (Read, Ask Questions, Draw, and Solve) framework provides a structured and systematic approach to WPS, combining schema-based instruction and self-questioning to equip students with a comprehensive problem-solving toolkit. By integrating self-questioning into RADS, educators can guide students to become proficient problem solvers, fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and enhancing their ability to tackle real-world mathematical challenges effectively

Building Connections: The Power of Embedding Literacy and Math Content into Science and Social Studies Contexts

Nationally, the lack of improvement in literacy scores continues to baffle experts. Instructional leaders from math, science, and social studies in one district knew the value of leveraging their subject areas to support literacy achievement in secondary students. Starting with an engaging STEM-related novel, the group of curriculum experts developed meaningful literacy connected tasks for their teacher and teacher leader participants. Working through the activities as their students would, the group found a new appreciation for the importance of leveraging the relevance of science and social studies content and the usefulness of math content when creating literacy lessons. The group’s science, math, and social studies experts share their lessons learned and suggestions for supporting teachers in future cross-curricular instructional design work