Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D.

A Clear Solution to Voting Security

October 16, 2024

Computer Scientist Juan Gilbert is on a mission to bring transparency to the voting process On a spring afternoon, University of Florida computer scientist Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., and students in his Computing for Social Good Lab clustered around a glass box. About the size of a microwave, the box held a small Brother printer […]

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Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D.

President Biden appoints UF professor to National Science Board

October 16, 2024

Today, President Joe Biden appointed University of Florida distinguished computer science Professor Juan Gilbert, Ph.D., to the National Science Board. Gilbert is one of eight members appointed to the Board. The National Science Board serves as an independent body of advisers to both the president and Congress on policy matters related to science, technology, and […]

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Bonnie Dorr, PH.D. & Sonja Schmer-Galunder

FINS Faculty Play Pivotal Role in New Cybersecurity-Focused IARPA Project

August 8, 2024

FINS faculty, Dr. Bonnie J. Dorr and Sonja M. Schmer-Galunder, are among the recipients of a new, large, multi-institutional award from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) agency – the research arm of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence- that delves into the psychology of cyber attackers. Among others, such as SRI […]

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2024 CISE Awards Ceremony

June 27, 2024

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 CISE undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Certificates were presented to the winners at the CISE Awards Ceremony in April. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”23″ gal_title=”2024 CISE Awards”]

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Sanethia Thomas, Ph.D.,

Sanethia Thomas, Ph.D., receives AI educator of the year award

May 28, 2024

Sanethia Thomas, Ph.D., and assistant instructional professor, was selected as a co-recipient of the inaugural AI Educator of the Year Award. The award was created by the AI2 Center, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and the Center for Instructional Technology & Training (CITT) to honor educators at the University of Florida who have made […]

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Patrick Traynor, Ph.D.

Sounding the alarm: UF cybersecurity expert exposes audio deepfake

May 21, 2024

Audio deepfakes are becoming ubiquitous – blurring the line between fact and fiction – but UF researchers are working to develop methods to help the public navigate this new technological terrain. We’ve all heard about audio deepfakes and voice cloning or have even fallen prey to them – you receive a phone call from someone […]

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Zhixin Pan (Ph.D. CS '22)

Zhixin Pan (Ph.D. CS ’22) receives EDAA outstanding dissertation award

May 20, 2024

Zhixin Pan, Ph.D., (MSCS ’17, Ph.D. CS ’22), Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) alum, received the European Design and Automation Association (EDAA) Outstanding Dissertation Award. Pan’s dissertation, titled “Defending systems against malicious attacks using machine learning,” focused on machine learning techniques to counter various malicious cyber-attacks, such as malware and ransomware. […]

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Sara Rampazzi, Ph.D.

Underwater data centers are the future. But a speaker system could cripple them

May 7, 2024

In 2018, Microsoft plunged almost 1,000 servers more than 100 feet beneath the Scottish sea. No mere stunt, it was a test of bold plans to sustainably meet our growing appetite for cloud computing services. By harnessing the natural cooling properties of ocean water, companies hope to dramatically cut cooling costs and emissions. But with […]

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Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., elected as member of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

UF engineering professor elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 29, 2024

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected University of Florida computer science professor and National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) laureate Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D. as a 2024 Academy member. The Academy, founded in 1780 by John Adams and John Hancock, elects leaders from all disciplines that work together to solve the […]

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