October 26, 2020
Hello! My name is Nicole Estelle Wright, and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I am a Filipino-American and I was born in Manila, Philippines; but I grew up right here in Florida! While also being a part of this task force, I am a member of a few cultural clubs including the…
October 26, 2020
Rodolfo Valiente is a Ph.D. Student in Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and a researcher at Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Research Lab. His research is mainly in connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), computer vision, and machine learning, with experience in signal processing, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, computer networks, cloud computing, and cyber-physical…
October 26, 2020
Marisa Ramiccio is the coordinator of communications for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and also works with the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Dean’s Office. Over the past five years, she has worked as a communications coordinator for several academic units, including the Nicholson School of Communication, of which she is an…
October 26, 2020
Dr. Luis Rabelo received the BS in Electro-Mechanical Engineer from the Technological University of Panama in 1983, an MS in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1987 Master’s and Doctorate in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri. He was a Postdoc at the University of Missouri in Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Rabelo…
October 26, 2020
Dr. Helen J. Huang is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She directs the UCF Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (BRaIN) Lab, where her team studies the brain dynamics and neuromechanics of human locomotion and adaptation. Her team also develops new methods to expand the capabilities of using electroencephalography (EEG)…
October 26, 2020
With a passion for public service and student advocacy, Ashley Duprat is a skilled academic support professional who believes that addressing issues of social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity should always be one of the university’s top priorities. Ashley is currently an Academic Advisor in the CECS Academic Affairs Office. In this role, Duprat manages…
October 26, 2020
Sean Donovan is a UCF alumnus twice over (Psychology BA & Sociology Minor ’08, MBA ’18) and is currently the sole advisor for the Information Technology BS program; additionally, he was the first of his family to earn a college degree. He is committed to helping all students but has a strong passion for helping…
October 26, 2020
I am a fifth-year Industrial Engineering major with a minor in Engineering Leadership. I was born and raised in South Florida but my family hails from the Caribbean, specifically Trinidad and Tobago. I spent two years at the United States Coast Guard Academy where I played on the volleyball team and in my summers developed…
October 26, 2020
I am Jason Davis, a Computer Engineering Senior. I am currently the President of the National Society of Black Engineers, as well as a Resident Assistant for UCF Housing. My vision as an inaugural member of the CECS EID Taskforce is to communicate that equity, diversity, and inclusion are necessary for any institution to achieve…