CISE Graduate Blog

 

  As we move further into the spring semester and graduate students continue to plan their professional development activities, I wanted to share two upcoming presentation/conference opportunities for graduate students and postdocs:  1.                   The CIRTL Network Teaching-as-Research Presentations  (April 8, 2026) is an online presentation session where graduate students and postdocs present Teaching-as-Research projects focused on improving teaching and learning practices. As a member institution of the CIRTL Network, UF graduate students and postdocs have free access to attend and/or present their teaching and educational research.   2.                   The Interface Teaching Conference 2026  (April 28 –29, 2026), host...

  Position Description: We are seeking a Technical Infrastructure Coordinator (20 hours/week, OPS) to establish the core technical foundation for a software and AI development collaborative for the MS in CS program at UF's Jacksonville Campus. This role will include configuring and managing GitHub organization and workflows, set up AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), implement project management platforms, and create documentation for development best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong GitHub/Git experience, familiarity with modern development tools, and the ability to establish technical infrastructure that enables student teams to collaborate effectively on real-world software projects. Currently enrolled UF students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates in CS, Computer Engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply. For any questions, reach out at ashishjuit@ufl.edu .   Application Form:   https://bit.ly/ticop...

  ANNOUNCEMENT OF Ph.D. Defense       Date Posted FROM: Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department February 18, 2026 TO:   the Members of the Supervisory Committee for:   First Name Last Name M.I.   Andrew Maxim     SUPERVISORY COMMITTTEE MEMBERS Benjamin Lok Chair     Co-Chair   Kristy Boyer Member   Kyla McMullen Member     Member     Member   Kun Xu External Member   1.   Name of Examination Ph.D. Defense 2.   Degree Sought Doctor of Philo...

  The Real PhDs of McNair: PhD Pathways · Industry Careers Panel Discussion on Shifting from Academia to Workforce Wednesday · February 25, 2026 · 6 p.m. · Online via Zoom Date distributed: February 18, 2026 The UF McNair Scholars Program invites you to learn about PhD pathways from academia into career success while celebrating its 30th anniversary of launching more than 160 doctoral scholars since 1995: The Real PhDs of McNair: PhD Pathways · Industry Careers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Online via Z...

  Spring 2026 Commencement Information and Deadlines From Jason Degen , UF Director of Commencements Ceremonies: The Spring 2026 commencement will feature two university-wide ceremonies coordinated by the Pr...