CISE Graduate Blog

Hello Campus Partners, The UF Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (CPET) will be hosting the Florida Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium on February 2-4, 2025, at the University of Florida. This three-day science conference provides opportunities for high school students and their teachers to visit UF research facilities and to interact with prominent scientists and engineers. Students present their original research in both non-competitive and competitive sessions. Top research projects are selected to represent Florida at the National Symposium. We are currently recruiting faculty, post docs, grad students, and qualified scientists/practitioners to serve as Reviewers for the Florida Regional JSHS Research Competitions . We need assistance as follows:   Submission Reviews and Invitations: December 23rd, 2024 - January 10th, 2025 . We need UF researchers to assist with reviewing the submissions for the competition. The submission consists of an abst...

  ANNOUNCEMENT Date:  December 12, 2024 To: All Graduate Students, Associate Deans, Coordinators, and Staff From: UF English Language Institute (ELI) RE: Spring 2025 SPEAK Tests and Spoken/Written English Language Courses SPEAK Tests   Registration for SPEAK tests closes one week prior to the test.  All tests are at 5pm on Zoom. Spring/Summer 2025 SPEAK Test Dates Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Thursday, April 24, 2025 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Thursday, August 7, 2025 The cost of the UF SPEAK test is $100. To register for the SPEAK test, click on this link: https://go.ufl.edu/speaktest EAP 5836 AND SPEAK Tests Requirements for international teaching assistants (ITAs) The University of Florida is required by Florida law to ensure all teaching faculty, including International Teaching Assistants (ITAs),  are profici...

                                                                        Managing Engineering with Integrity EGN 6933 Section s 25004 Class Periods: Thursdays, 4:05PM – 7:05PM, Periods 9, 10, 11 Location: Zoom This graduate-level elective course prepares engineering students for ethical decision-making and effective management in professional research and development (R&D) settings. Managing Engineering with Integrity covers topics such as ethical norms in research, the rights and responsibilities of researchers and managers, intellectual property, authorship, and strategies for fostering innovation. Through a combination of interactive lectures, team-based projects, and real-world case studies, students experience the complexities of R&D management and le...

  Description:    Hi! I'm looking to hire a sharp developer to build API integrations between a specific ERP and different 3rd party platforms. There will be a ton of freedom associated with the work, so this would be a good fit for someone who is a really strong solo developer and doesn't need to operate as part of a large team. I'm looking for someone who is a hard-worker and detail oriented. Hours are flexible, but will take some commitment to understand the nuance of the associated API's so best to have some consistency!  Pay: $50+/hour to start. If things are going well, it will quickly scale up or you can have equity in what you're building.   Time Commitment: 5-20/hours a week for a minimum of 3-6 months. Good chance to turn into a full-time role!  Location: Remote, I'm down the road in St Petersburg, FL Team: It will be just me for the time being! Contact:      Email: calvinmceathron@gmail.com   ...

Greetings! We are a diverse team of faculty and student researchers from multiple STEM departments, working together on an interdisciplinary research project. We are currently seeking participants to contribute to our in-person pilot study between December 10 and 13 and help advance research in machine learning and plant sciences. Participants will label plant root images within an annotation software and complete pre- and post-task surveys. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the quality and quantity of labeled root images using different annotation tools across various levels of user expertise. Eligibility Age: 18 or older Experience: No prior experience with image annotation, machine learning, or plant sciences is required. Time commitment - 1.5 hours Compensation - UF Bookstore merchandise If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UFBookingsforUFBookingsforHCCMLSTUDYCo...

Hello! I am the director of Kaleidoscope Circles , which is an institute dedicated to teaching college-level classes to high-school students. We currently have a mathematics circle called Euler Circle , which I run, and we’re looking to expand into other fields. We are seeking an instructor to develop a curriculum and teach classes in the new area. Our preferred areas are artificial intelligence (with a focus on AI safety), computer science, and physics, but we’re open to hiring someone in a different area as well if we find a great fit. Our ideal candidate will be well versed in the subject, ideally having a PhD in the field, since we believe that advanced students need to have mentors who are professionals in their field, and will have interesting thoughts about what advanced precollegiate education ought to look like.. This is a part-time job for the moment. We will pay $50K/year for roughly a half-time job (teaching three evenings a week at first), and we can try to help you find...

Aligning Expectations for Mentoring Roger B. Fillingim, PhD Assoc. Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness & Distinguished Professor | UF Dentistry Director | Mentor Academy Director | PRICE   Effective mentorship promotes positive outcomes for trainees and early career faculty. One key to building a successful mentoring relationship is ensuring that the expectations of mentors and mentees are well aligned. This webinar will focus on the importance of expectations in mentorship and strategies for aligning them.   Join us next Friday, December 13, from 12 – 1pm to learn more.   Register for the Zoom here!    

  Apply by Sunday, December, 15, 2024! IMAGE: Inclusive Mentor Academy for Graduate Education Spring 2025 sessions for postdocs and graduate students! The University of Florida Graduate School invites you to apply for IMAGE (Inclusive Mentor Academy for Graduate Education). IMAGE follows a nationally validated curriculum for mentor training, focusing on those in the earlier stages of their experiences as graduate student and postdoc mentors working with high school, undergraduate, or early-stage graduate students. IMAGE is open to all disciplines. In Spring 2025, IMAGE will be offered in eight 90-minute sessions for two separate groups: For postdocs:   Wednesdays from January 22 to March 12, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All sessions will be online.  For graduate students : Thursdays from January 23 to March 13, 2025 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All sessions will be held in person at the main Gainesvill...

We invite CS students to participate in the  INFORMS Student Chapter at UF , representing the largest international association for academics and professionals in analytics, operations research, and management sciences.  Our chapter focuses on connecting the student community (both graduate and undergraduate) with research or professional interests related to optimization , algorithms , data analytics , and artificial intelligence . Some of our recent/past events can be seen at  https://www.ise.ufl.edu/informs/events/  and  https://www.ise.ufl.edu/informs/events/past-events/ . We are planning for an active set of events next semester, including an alumni panel on career opportunities that involve optimization and analytics, workshops on technical skills , and social gatherings .  Please  subscribe to our mailing list  to receive the latest updates on seminars , competitions , and industry opportunities   (you need to be connected on cam...

  Starting December 9! Academic or Nonacademic Career? How to Decide Free December 2024 webinar series from Beyond the Professoriate Exploring career options? Then check out this upcoming Beyond the Professoriate webinar series, How to Decide Between an Academic and Nonacademic Career. This series walks you — whether a doctoral student, PhD holder, or postdoc — through exercises to help you identify next steps in building your career, either as faculty or beyond the professoriate. After all, in today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs seeking engaging, rewarding work. Your smarts are in demand across all fields and industries. Sessions are live from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. and cover: December 9 How to find your optimal career pathway/career satisfaction. December 10 How to identify your career values December 1...

  Part-Time Student OPS Programming Job Opportunity                                     Dec 3, 2024 I am seeking a graduate student for a part-time programming position to contribute to a funded project focused on simulating the tunneling behavior of subterranean termites. The project aims to develop a stochastic lattice-based gas model to simulate termite foraging patterns beneath the surface in search of food resources. The project is set to be completed by April 2025 and will involve programming in Python or R . Project Overview: Previous laboratory studies with planar foraging arenas have provided valuable insights into tunnel construction mechanics and the factors influencing tunnel geometry. Using this empirical data (e.g., branching angles), the model will simulate termite tunneling patterns ...

  Explore GradStart: Opening December 3, 2024! Spring 2025 New UF Graduate Student Orientation Welcome, UF’s newest graduate students!  Congratulations! We’re thrilled that you’re joining the University of Florida’s graduate student body this spring. Start your graduate education journey here on the right foot with GradStart, the UF Graduate School’s online orientation program!  GradStart is geared to help you navigate your first semester and beyond. You’ll gain knowledge and skills for success at UF through engaging modules.  What to expect:   A warm welcome to UF: Explore our academic environment and learn about available resources.  Clear expectations: Understand the academic standards and requirements for graduate students.  A wealth of support: Discover our Graduate Student Success Center’s workshops and programs tailored to your needs.  Your success is i...