Dr. Stephen M. Fiore, a UCF Cognitive Sciences professor with the Department of Philosophy, and Director of the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory at the Institute of Simulation & Training, was selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to join a team of 30 scientists and engineers tasked with this role.
UCF history lecturer David Head explains today’s fascination with the sea-faring rogues, why they were so active around the Caribbean — and how they sometimes came by such impressive wardrobes.
UCF composer Stella Sung premiered her new piece, “Oceana.” The 14-minute piece, which incorporates ship horns, seismic blasts and the calls of dolphins, humpback whales and porpoises with string and wind instruments, was performed by Boston’s Landmarks Orchestra, under the baton of Christopher Wilkins.
From The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Rainforest Cafe, here’s the rundown on the themed-experiences industry — and how UCF students will be poised to lead it.