Category Archives: Faculty News

There is a troubling phenomenon that threatens to undermine investor confidence in legitimate technological innovation – many firms claiming to use AI for portfolio optimization are, quite simply, not using AI at all. The gap between marketing claims and technological reality has reached crisis proportions. The Securities and Exchange Commission has coined a term for this deceptive practice: “AI washing”—and it’s more pervasive […]

“The next wave of AI disruption won’t target people – it will target patterns. Jobs built on repetition, compliance, and predictable logic are standing on the fault line. Think payroll clerks, data entry keyers, medical records specialists, credit authorizers, and insurance underwriters – roles where accuracy and volume once equaled value. Within 2- years, automation […]

Full Article: fl-falcon.org/beyond-the-algorithm-balancing-efficiency-and-ethics-in-ai-assisted-grading/

Full Article: yotru.com/blog/amanda-main-on-gen-z-s-career-pivot-ai-reality-and-the-new-blueprint-for-work 

Full Article: chronicle.com/article/ai-has-joined-the-faculty 

UCF Instructor & Program Director, Center for Risk Management & Insurance Education Gabriel F. Carrillo was featured in WalletHub’s article on the cheapest car insurance in Florida, originally published on Nov. 14, 2025. His excerpt is featured below, to read the whole article, click HERE. Do you have any advice for Florida residents looking for […]

UCF Associate Professor of Marketing Axel Stock was featured in WalletHub’s article on the Citi Simplicity Card, originally published on Aug. 11, 2025. His excerpt is featured below, to read the whole article, click HERE. Expert Thoughts on Citi Simplicity Card Why would a credit card company offer a long 0% intro APR for balance […]

Associate Lecturer, Department of Integrated Business  From cheering in the Bounce House to exploring gamification in marketing, Shelley brings passion, expertise, and heart to her students. Learn how she’s shaping the next generation of Business Knights, what inspires her inside and outside the classroom, and the advice she gives for standing out in the age […]

Professor, Department of Economics  For over 14 years, Professor Uluc Aysun has been a guiding force in the Department of Economics, blending rigorous research with a passion for student growth. Specializing in international macroeconomics, innovation, and economic forecasting, his work has earned prestigious fellowships and recognition from institutions like the Bank of International Settlements and the […]

Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics Since joining UCF in 2003, Senior Lecturer Nora Underwood-Caputo has watched the University evolve while remaining a steady and supportive presence in the Department of Economics. With a passion for student engagement and mentorship, she believes learning thrives through interaction … whether it’s discussing course concepts, career goals, or life after […]