Knights Do That
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -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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Reflecting on a Lifetime of Service to Students, Space and Community
December 19, 2022 10:45 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBView the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Finding a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
November 28, 2022 21:35 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBChristopher 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. Here he shares his personal and professional insights into dia...
Combining Art and Technology
November 07, 2022 11:38 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRenowned 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Championing Against Violence
October 26, 2022 19:32 - 36 minutes - 34 MBBethany 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Destigmatizing Mental Health, Improving Education for Professionals
October 10, 2022 09:16 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAssociate 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Destigmatizing and Improving Mental Health Eduction
October 10, 2022 09:16 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBView the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Providing Quality Communication Disorders Training and Care
September 26, 2022 09:11 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDebra 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 professionals, the constantly evolving nature of the field and what...
Sociology Research Empowering the Hispanic Community
September 12, 2022 09:15 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBFernando 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Finding Joy in Strategic Decision-Making
August 29, 2022 09:05 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBOver 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF T...
Reimagining Storytelling Through Themed Experience
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBPeter 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Season 3 Launches with a New Host!
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBAs 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! View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Best Moments of Knights Do That
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAlex 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! View the transcript of this episode Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Advice for Young Actors
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBAdrian 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
The Future of Nursing
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBDesiree 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Where Medicine and Hospitality Intersect
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBMichael 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Faceb...
How Music Enhances Your Life
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBChung 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitte...
Cultivating Positive Workplace Well-Being
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBMindy 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTo...
The Role of Athletics in Higher Ed
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBTerry 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 journey to becoming an athletics director and his hopes for ...
Importance of Preserving Black History
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBBrandon 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. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Relationship Advice from an Expert
February 07, 2022 14:10 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBSejal 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. View the transcript of this episode. Learn about the UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Fa...
Leadership Through Empowerment
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBGerald 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. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
The Psychology of Creating Change
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBMichele Gill, a professor of educational psychology in the College of Community Innovation and Education, shares her research in conceptual change and implicit beliefs which play a role in what we value and how we create change in what we believe. In this episode, Michele shares her insights on how we can create new habits and resolutions, how we can stick to these resolutions and her expertise in educational psychology. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram...
Engineering Hope Through 3D-printed Robotics
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAlbert Manero ’12 ’14MS ’16PhD, three-time UCF graduate and the founder and president of Limbitless Solutions, a non-profit organization that serves kids with limb differences in an affordable and innovative way, joins Knights Do That to share what ignited his passion to start Limbitless, where it’s at now and how his team continues to push the needle forward to create an impact on this world. If you're inspired by Albert Manero and his team at Limbitless Solutions, consider making a donati...
The Future of Space Exploration
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBPhil Metzger ’00MS’05PhD is a planetary scientist and UCF alum with nearly 30 years of experience at NASA. During this episode, Phil shares stories from his time working on the space shuttle missions, his controversial research on whether or not Pluto is a planet, and what the future of space exploration will look like. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Expertise on Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBElena Cyrus, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UCF’s College of Medicine, joins Knights Do That host Alex Cumming to discuss her expertise and research in infectious diseases, public health, COVID-19 vaccines and her experience training with Anthony Fauci. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
PTSD Treatment That Works for Veterans and First Responders
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDeborah Beidel, executive director of UCF RESTORES, joins Knights Do That host Alex Cumming to share her experience and expertise in PTSD treatment, innovative treatments happening at UCF RESTORES and how we can better acknowledge and support veterans. If you want to support the mission of UCF RESTORES, consider making a donation here. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Fostering Inclusion through Arts and LGBTQ+ History
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMartha Brenckle, a writing and rhetoric professor in the College of Arts and Humanities, joins Knights Do That host Alex Cumming to share her expertise and love for writing, her involvement within the Orlando arts community, her role as treasurer for the LGBTQ+ History Museum of Central Florida and more. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
Expertise from a Breast Cancer Researcher
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAnnette Khaled, a UCF College of Medicine professor and the head of the Division of Cancer Research at UCF, joins Knights Do That host Alex Cumming to lend her expertise on breast cancer research — specifically in breast cancer metastases. Khaled shares her personal experiences that drive the passion for her work, the collaborative culture of teamwork, optimism, and humanity at UCF, and some of the biggest mysteries of breast cancer that we’re still trying to solve. View the transcript of t...
Opening Doors for the Latino Community
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBCyndia Morales Muñiz ’13EdD, director of HSI culture and partnerships at the University of Central Florida, shares how her work strengthens the sense of belonging for the Latino community, how UCF continues to uphold its HSI designation serving students, faculty and staff, and how her education as a first-generation student herself plays a role in her work. Vamos Knights! View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok:...
Using Culture to Create
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBReina Castellanos ’16MFA is a Venezuelan artist and creator featured in Target’s Latino Heritage Month line this year. She shares how her culture and experiences as an immigrant influence her work, the joys and struggles of being an artist and the importance of staying authentic in your work. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu
An Insider Scoop on UCF Athletics
August 23, 2021 12:50 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOne of the area’s most recognized and respected media personalities, Marc Daniels is a broadcast veteran and known as the “Voice of UCF Athletics.” Daniels shares his experiences and favorite memoriesof the last three decades, an insider look into some coaches and players, his expertise as a broadcaster and looking ahead to this season of UCF Football with Coach Malzahn. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: ...
Turtle Research and Marine Biology
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBDr. Kate Mansfield is a Davis-Shine Endowed Professor in Conservation Biology and graduate program coordinator of the UCF Turtle Lab in the College of Sciences. As a marine scientist and sea turtle biologist she studies the movements and behavior of sea turtles using satellite telemetry and monitors long-term nesting beaches and coastal juvenile research programs. In this episode we’ll learn how Kate got into this field, some of the coolest things she’s discovered over the years and what han...
Sea Turtle Research and Marine Biology
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBDr. Kate Mansfield is a Davis-Shine Endowed Professor in Conservation Biology and graduate program coordinator of the UCF Turtle Lab in the College of Sciences. As a marine scientist and sea turtle biologist she studies the movements and behavior of sea turtles using satellite telemetry and monitors long-term nesting beaches and coastal juvenile research programs. In this episode we’ll learn how Kate got into this field, some of the coolest things she’s discovered over the years and what han...
Daniel West
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBDaniel West is a third-year computer science student in the Burnett Honors College and is a current member of the UCF programming team, along with teammates Sharon Barak and Seba Villalobos, which is well known around the world for consistently placing in the North America championships and world finals. This August UCF will be hosting the North America championship of the 2021 international collegiate programming contest, the oldest and most prestigious collegiate programming competition. ...
What Computer Programming Has Taught Me
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBDaniel West is a third-year computer science student in the Burnett Honors College and is a current member of the UCF programming team, along with teammates Sharon Barak and Seba Villalobos, which is well known around the world for consistently placing in the North America championships and world finals. This August UCF will be hosting the North America championship of the 2021 international collegiate programming contest, the oldest and most prestigious collegiate programming competition. ...
Darin Edwards
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDarin Edwards ’97 ’10MS ’11PhD is a UCF alum and the director of immunology at Moderna. Darin earned his bachelor’s degree in biology, master’s degree in molecular biology and a doctorate in biomedical sciences with a focus on neuroscience at UCF in 2011 and has an impressive resume from computer programming to, of course, most recently leading the research for the COVID-19 vaccine and a deep love for all things UCF – especially Knights football. Hear what it was like working on the COVID-19...
Developing the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDarin Edwards ’97 ’10MS ’11PhD is a UCF alum and the director of immunology at Moderna. Darin earned his bachelor’s degree in biology, master’s degree in molecular biology and a doctorate in biomedical sciences with a focus on neuroscience at UCF in 2011 and has an impressive resume from computer programming to, of course, most recently leading the research for the COVID-19 vaccine and a deep love for all things UCF – especially Knights football. Hear what it was like working on the COVID-19...
How to Be a Better Listener and Mentor
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBS. Kent Butler is a professor of counselor education in the College of Community Innovation and Education and a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion at UCF. He’s conducted extensive research into mentoring among diverse groups and led successful initiatives for African-American male students. Kent joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss how we can all be better listeners, the dynamics of mentorship and how we can cultivate a space where everyone feels like they belong. Vi...
S. Kent Butler
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBS. Kent Butler is a professor of counselor education in the College of Community Innovation and Education and a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion at UCF. He’s conducted extensive research into mentoring among diverse groups and led successful initiatives for African-American male students. Kent joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss how we can all be better listeners, the dynamics of mentorship and how we can cultivate a space where everyone feels like they belong.
Claire Connolly Knox
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBClaire Connolly Knox is an associate professor and the emergency and crisis management academic program coordinator in the College of Community Innovation and Education. This year she released a 2021 book of the Year from ASPA's Section on Democracy and Social Justice Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management: Concepts, Theories and Case Studies. Claire joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss her expertise in emergency and crisis management, hurricane season and the ...
Crisis and Emergency Management in our Environment
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBClaire Connolly Knox is an associate professor and the emergency and crisis management academic program coordinator in the College of Community Innovation and Education. This year she released a 2021 book of the Year from ASPA's Section on Democracy and Social Justice Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management: Concepts, Theories and Case Studies. Claire joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss her expertise in emergency and crisis management, hurricane season and the ...
Alexander N. Cartwright
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBAlexander N. Cartwright is the University of Central Florida's president, a first-generation college student, a native of the Bahamas and an electrical engineer. President Cartwright joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss his experience as a first-generation college student, what it was like becoming a university president during a pandemic, how higher education has impacted his life, and how he believes servant leadership is key to moving the university forward. View the transc...
Servant Leadership in Higher Education
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBAlexander N. Cartwright is the University of Central Florida's president, a first-generation college student, a native of the Bahamas and an electrical engineer. President Cartwright joins Knights Do That Host Alex Cumming to discuss his experience as a first-generation college student, what it was like becoming a university president during a pandemic, how higher education has impacted his life, and how he believes servant leadership is key to moving the university forward. View the transc...
Introducing: Knights Do That
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBWhat is it that Knights do? They discover. They create. They inspire. They build. They achieve. That's what Knights do. And that's who has inspired this podcast – the innovators, entrepreneurs and creators. We're launching the 'Knights Do That' podcast to talk with UCF students, faculty, staff and alumni who are doing amazing things in our community, in the world and around the nation. The podcast will be hosted by second-year BFA theatre acting student Alex Cumming, who you'll get to know ...