High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2023

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3905

Faculty/Instructor

Mrs. Shelby Melfi

Faculty/Instructor Email

shelby.melfi@ucf.edu

About the Author

I am also a native-born Floridian with Colombian parents whose heritage and culture have become a vital part of my life. I am a third-year undergraduate student studying for a physics B.S. degree with a large passion for space and its contents. In addition, I have interests in coding, engineering, and mathematics. My aspirations include working in the space industry and obtaining an REU (research experience for undergraduates) at another college.

I want to say thank you to my instructor for helping me create my poster board, Mrs. Shelby Melfi. Furthermore, I want to extend my gratitude to the Knight of Distinction Program and the U-Lead Scholars Academy for this incredible opportunity.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

My presentation centers on my E-Portfolio, seamlessly incorporating three key milestones from the Knights of Distinction program into significant events. Beginning with a brief personal introduction, I shared why I became a physics major, and explored the roots of my passion for space. Utilizing a visual aid, my poster board, I elucidated each focus area and its relevance to my aspirations and societal contributions. The first focus area was Citizenship and how I attended an “Industry BBQ” with the hopes of gaining valuable information to share it with other engineers. The second focus area was about leadership and my role as leader for a complex Java project. My third focus area was about my high-impact learning in my time in NASA’s L’SPACE academy where I gained many valuable skills and experiences through teamwork and the provided resources. To conclude, I reflected on the course's impact while talking about creating reflective essays and a professional E-Portfolio, underscoring the pivotal role my E-Portfolio plays in shaping my future—an emblem of personal growth and professional significance.

Keywords

E-Portfolio, Citizenship, Leadership, Learning, Knights of Distinction, U-lead Scholars Academy, milestones, website, reflective

Empowering Futures: Matthew's Knights of Distinction Leadership E-Portfolio in Academic Excellence


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