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Boucher Named IEEE Senior Member
Christina Boucher, Ph.D., an associate professor at the UF Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE), was named a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Boucher’s research focuses on compressed data structures and data compression. These techniques are useful when working with large data sets and they…
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Jain Named ACM Senior Member
Eakta Jain, Ph.D., an associate professor at the UF Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE), was named a Senior Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Dr. Jain’s research interests include human-centered computing, and graphics and visualization. Her research focuses on creating authentic, believable, expressive models of humans, and user privacy and security…
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University of Florida to strengthen its sports program through AI-Powered Athletics
A groundbreaking AI-Powered Athletics project is underway at the University of Florida, thanks to $2.5 million in support from former UF President Ben Sasse’s Strategic Funding Initiative. The undertaking is one of five components of the newly funded UF & Sport Collaborative, announced in December – a multi-faceted initiative to propel UF to the global…
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DR. ZHE JIANG’S TEAM RECEIVED BEST PAPER AWARD AT SIGSPATIAL 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…
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Bridging Technology and Community in Cape Town: Where Study Abroad meets Service Abroad
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…
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UF Online Alumni Spotlight- Mohamed Sugal
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…
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UFSIT to compete at Global Penetration Testing Competition
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…
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Student Spotlight: Divya Vellanki
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.…
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Breaking Down the Threat of Ransomware Attacks
As of the beginning of this year, more than 72 percent of businesses worldwide have been affected by ransomware attacks, according to the global data and business intelligence platform Statista.
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Juan Gilbert Honored with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for Transformative Voting System
President Joe Biden honored University of Florida computer science professor Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., at the White House today with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering a universal voting system that makes voting more reliable and accessible for everyone and for increasing diversity in the computer science workforce. The National Medal of…
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Elevating safety through virtual connections
A team of University of Florida researchers has partnered with campus police to test a newly developed mobile application aimed at easing tensions and preventing misunderstandings during traffic stops between drivers and law enforcement. The free app, called Virtual Traffic Stop or VTS, allows officers to communicate with drivers through smartphone video before physically approaching…
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2023 CISE Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 CISE undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Certificates were presented to the winners at the CISE Awards Ceremony in April. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”18″ gal_title=”2023 CISE Awards Ceremony”]
