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Two young boys jumping in the air in a school gym

Turning movement into AI lessons for the next generation

Thursday September 24, 2026

What if elementary school students could learn how artificial intelligence works by moving, jumping and playing? A multidisciplinary team of University of Florida researchers is exploring that question through AI-PLAY, a new NSF-funded project that connects students’ own movements to foundational AI concepts.
Three researchers stand and look at a computer in a green outdoors area

UF engineering research uncovers hidden vulnerability in how autonomous systems see the world

Wednesday September 23, 2026

A simple pattern of black-and-white stripes could cause an autonomous vehicle or robot to misjudge how far away an obstacle is, potentially triggering an unexpected maneuver or even a collision, according to new University of Florida research.
The hand and wrist of an elderly person wearing a black smartwatch

Researchers launch smartphone platform to monitor senior safety

Tuesday September 15, 2026

What if researchers could understand an older adult’s health and well-being not just during an occasional doctor’s visit, but continuously — in the context of everyday life? CISE Distinguished Professor Sanjay Ranka and College of Medicine Professor Todd Manini are part of G-CARE, a new research platform designed to bring that idea closer to reality.
Daisy Zhe Wang speaks to students at the recent orientation at the UF Jacksonville campus.

‘Top-tier’ CISE master’s program debuts at new UF Jacksonville campus

Friday September 11, 2026

CISE launched a Master of Science in Computer Science with AI and cybersecurity concentrations at the UF Jacksonville campus.

Students perform a Gator Chomp during their visit to the Amazon AWS Skills Centre in Cape Town, South Africa

South African study-abroad program sparks tears, tech solutions and Amazon partnership

Friday August 28, 2026

Each summer, Sanethia Thomas, Ph.D., brings UF students to South Africa to create tech solutions for community problems. 
Person using laptop with AI education assistant hologram, online learning chatbot and digital tutoring concept.

Your next AI tutor may ask you about ‘The Office.’ Here’s why

Friday August 28, 2026

Incorporating interest-based learning into LLM-based tutors, Abhishek Kulkarni, Ph.D., is working to make them more engaging for students. 
Yuanyuan Lei, Ph.D.

Trio of studies pursues logical reasoning in large language models

Wednesday August 26, 2026

Yuanyuan Lei, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Florida’s Department of Computer & Information Science and Engineering, or CISE, and researchers in her lab are uncovering the internal mechanisms that support logical reasoning and using that understanding to make LLMs more precise and efficient.
Computer & Information Science & Engineering Professor Emeritus Gerhard X. Ritter, Ph.D.

‘A life dedicated to academic and community service’: CISE icon Gerhard X. Ritter dies at 89

Tuesday July 28, 2026

Computer & Information Science & Engineering Professor Emeritus Gerhard X. Ritter, Ph.D., died while in hospice care near his Gainesville home in March. He was 89 years old. 
Mike Cottmeyer, Alumnus

From software design to ‘methodology stuff’: Meet alumnus Mike Cottmeyer

Friday July 17, 2026

“Adopting agile” and “leading large-scale enterprise transformations” might not be phrases commonly associated with computer engineering, but to Gator Engineer Mike Cottmeyer (BSCEN ’93), it all makes sense.
Reza Shahriari, PhD Student

Keeping humans in the loop: UF-involved study examines human feedback on AI

Thursday June 11, 2026

Researchers evaluated four common ways people provide feedback to AI systems, revealing a tradeoff between model accuracy and the effort required from users.
Kevin Butler, Ph..D.

‘A tremendous impact’: Butler named CISE chair

Tuesday June 9, 2026

Kevin R.B. Butler, Ph.D., has been named the chair of the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering, or CISE. 
Prabhat Mishra, left, and former doctoral student Aruna Jayasena hold Jayasena's Outstanding Dissertation Award from the European Design and Automation Association.

A lineage of excellence: Ph.D. proteges secure Outstanding Dissertation Awards

Friday June 5, 2026

Professor Prabhat Mishra celebrates another Outstanding Dissertation Award earned by one of his former doctoral students, continuing a tradition of research excellence spanning more than two decades.
Patrick Traynor, Ph.D.

Watching the detectors: Researchers probe efficacy – and danger – of AI detection tools

Tuesday May 19, 2026

UF engineering professor Patrick Traynor, Ph.D. says commercially available tools used to detect AI-generated text in scientific literature are ineffective.
Human resource manager Is explaining the job to the job seeker before filling out a resume on the application form to consider accepting for employment in the company.

With an eye on successful job interviews, these students are not winging it

Tuesday May 19, 2026

Two recent graduates built the free interview‑prep app, winning the 2026 UF College of Education Research Symposium’s Best Undergraduate Poster Award.  
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Spring 2026 CISE Newsletter

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Welcome to the digital newsletter from the University of Florida Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE). Each semester, you will receive an email highlighting department updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you.
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