Knights Do That
The UCF podcast where we'll be talking to Knights who do some really amazing things in our community, our nation and the world. The idea is inspired by our Knights – the innovators, entrepreneurs and creators – who continue to push the needle forward as students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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Christopher Clifford ’22 is a UCF electrical engineering alum who is pursuing a Ph.D. in bioengineering at Harvard-MIT. Clifford’s research is centered around find a cure for and reducing the impact of Type 1 diabetes — a cause that’s personal to him. Before attending Harvard-MIT, he received the prestigious honor of being selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. However, Clifford turned it down to pursue another competitive path.
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Renowned composer and Pegasus Professor Stella Sung shares the importance of integrating science and the arts, as well as her research on using virtual and augmented reality in the classical concert setting.
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Bethany Backes, an Assistant Professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Criminal Justice and School of Social Work. Backes worked for more than 10 years as a social science analyst for the U.S. Department of Justice and joined UCF in 2019.
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Associate lecturer and Uzbekistan native Gulnora Hundley ’04MA ’08PhD shares why she’s provided free teletherapy sessions to Ukrainian mental health professionals, the importance of culturally competent mental health education and practices.
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Debra Knox, director of UCF's Communication Disorders Clinic and an associate instructor in the College of Health Professions and Sciences, has worked in this field for more than 25 years and has led the clinic at UCF since 2013. UCF's Communication Disorders Clinic trains future speech language pathology professionals and provides a range of services to the community. Knox shares the growing need for communication disorders profes...
Fernando Rivera, the founding director of UCF's Puerto Rico Research Hub, highlights the local to global impact of the research center and how it helps uphold the university's Hispanic Serving Institution designation.
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Over 30 years ago, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Johnson started at UCF as an assistant professor of physics, and over the years he has continued to serve Knight Nation through various leadership roles. He discusses strategic decision-making that serves a greater good, how universities serve a critical function to society and the future of higher education.
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Peter Weishar is the Director of Themed Experiences Programs at the University of Central Florida’s School of Performing Arts. Weishar shares how UCF is ushering in the next cohort of creatives to redefine storytelling. Designing immersive and engaging spaces provides a whole new level of engagement for users.
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As UCF’s official podcast returns, James Evans will be sharing stories of the innovators, entrepreneurs and creators making an impact on the world. New episodes every other Monday starting 8/15!
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Alex Cumming, student and host of Knights Do That, joins you one last time to share some of his favorite moments from the hosting the podcast for the past year. He’ll highlight some of the most memorable guests and share snippets of insightful advice from UCF faculty, alumni, staff and more. Join us in August for another season of Knights Do That!
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Adrian R’Mante ’96, UCF alum and Hollywood actor, joins host Alex Cumming to chat about everything about his journey at UCF to landing his hit role as Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya de la Rosa Ramírez on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and advice for young actors.
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Desiree Diaz, associate professor and undergraduate simulation coordinator in the UCF College of Nursing, shares how UCF is leading the charge in virtual reality education, how teaching students about cultural congruence can remove preconceived notions in patients and how simulation technology is paving the way for the future of nursing.
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Michael Chiang, the first UCF student to graduate with an MS in Hospitality and a MD in Emergency Medicine from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the UCF College of Medicine respectively, shares what drew him into these fields, how he plans to use both degrees in the future and the adversity he’s faced along the way. An inspiring episode of how education and life experiences can guide you.
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Chung Park, director of UCF’s symphony and chamber orchestra and professor in the College of Arts & Humanities, shares his breadth of knowledge and deep passion for the arts, music and happiness – yes happiness. In this episode, Park discusses his gift and passion for teaching, shares insight on UCF Celebrates the Arts and how you can learn to purposefully integrate music into your life.
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Mindy Shoss, associate professor in the psychology department at UCF’s College of Sciences, shares her research and expertise when it comes to workplace well-being. In this episode, Dr. Shoss shares insights and advice on how we can improve our communication in the workplace, what companies can do to have the most satisfied employees and common misconceptions about burnout.
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...Terry Mohajir, UCF Athletics Director, joins Knights Do That host Alex Cumming for a conversation on how college athletics plays a role in higher education. From student experiences to the roles that faculty, staff, alumni and fans play in creating an engaged culture, Terry speaks about how all of these key stakeholders push UCF towards excellence. In this episode, you’ll learn what drives Terry’s passion for UCF and athletics, his...
Brandon Nightingale ’16 ’19MA is a UCF 30 Under 30 alumni and the archivist at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, Brandon discusses how his journey starting UCF as an electrical engineering major has led him to now working to preserve Black history, and how slowing down to study the past is the best way to look forward.
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Sejal Barden, associate professor of counselor education and executive director of UCF’s Marriage and Family Research Institute, shares her expertise when it comes to couples and individualistic relationships. In this episode, Dr. Barden shares insights and advice on small steps we can all take to improve those relationships most important to us.
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Gerald Hector, UCF’s Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, shares his story of personal triumphs, his journey through higher education, how he empowers and motivates people around him through leadership, and how we can all find where our values and passions intersect to live a fulfilled life.
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