Month: December 2023

Zhe Jiang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE), and his team recently received the best paper award at the 31st Association for Computer Machinery SIGSPATIAL International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems (ACM SIGSPATIAL). Their groundbreaking research uses spatial knowledge-infused deep learning to develop a system that can […]

In beautiful Cape Town, South Africa, a group from the University of Florida immersed themselves in the local culture in an effort to revolutionize the traditional study abroad experience. This unique opportunity combines elements of a traditional study abroad with an emphasis on  service abroad. Instead of partnering with a university within Cape Town, the […]

Mohamed Sugal (BSCS ‘21) was always captivated by video games as a child. They opened his eyes to a world of wonder and opportunity, sparking his interest in computing and technology. He also had the opportunity to learn personal computing with a friend and his tutor propelled this interest forward.   “It was my first […]

Dear colleagues, alumni and friends,  It is my pleasure to welcome you to our latest newsletter. As we approach the end of the year, we want to celebrate our successes, share our ongoing work, and look ahead to the future of our department. The department has moved into our new home in the Malachowsky Hall […]

The University of Florida Student Information Security Team (UFSIT) has had a successful semester with a second-place finish in U.S. Southeast Regional Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and a third-place finish in the Department of Energy Cyberforce competition.  The UFSIT Collegiate Penetration Testing Team finished second in the CPTC on October 14, 2023. The team […]

Divya Vellanki, a master’s student in computer science, came to UF from Andhra Pradesh, India and hit the ground running. Self-determined and ambitious, Vellanki dives into every opportunity available to her to enrich her college experience, determined to push herself out of her comfort zone and make a big impact in every endeavor she undertakes. […]