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I am an engineering student at the University of Florida, and I recently launched NeuHawk.com , a platform that matches prospective PhD students with their best-fit positions based on a holistic profile.   I've spoken with many current graduate students at UF who have expressed the challenges of finding PhD positions that align with their interests. This platform could be a valuable resource for your students, and I am happy to discuss it in more detail if you are available.   The tool is completely free for all UF students. I would be grateful if you could share this resource with them.   Kindly,   Landon Amaba UF IEEE Internal Vice President | Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering | University of Florida Email: amabal@ufl.edu LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/landon-amaba-87935a286 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k51rp32KQJLssugsteRbuvIBnXQ058Ye/view?usp=sharing

  What ZenHire Does: ZenHire goes beyond static resumes by giving students a verified, live portfolio  — one shareable link that: Showcases projects, research, skills, and experience in a polished way. Strengthens resumes by adding a trusted, professional digital profile. Lets students choose from 65+ professional templates and share instantly  with recruiters, on LinkedIn, or in applications. Includes a personalized job board (demo available now) with single-click apply  — no more filling out the same applications repeatedly. Provides a referral system for job applications (demo available now)  — making it easier to secure referrals in one place instead of chasing across multiple platforms.   ZenHire  ( zenhire.app ), As early users, UF students get lifetime free access . Many don’t yet have portfolios, and this makes it simple to create one in minutes — while als...

  Now Online! Engineering Excellence on Grad Talk! Catch the latest on the UF Graduate School’s Spotify podcast Date distributed: September 24, 2025 Grad Talk! — the Spotify podcast produced by the University of Florida Graduate School — has a new episode online today: Breaking Boundaries: Engineering Excellence at UF. Special guest hosts Dr. Kyla McMullen (UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering associate professor) and Dr. Jeremy Waisome (UF Engineering Education assistant professor) talk with Dr. Christian Grant (UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering associate professor) to explore how support, communication, and passion mapped his graduate education journey from student to faculty member. Whether you’re just starting out on your own graduate journey or are well on your way, the real-world insights of UF’s engineering community are bound to inform and inspire. To tune in, click ...

  Lifeline to the finish line! Supplemental Retention Scholarship (SRS) Updated requirements for a longstanding PhD and MFA resource Date released: September 22, 2025 The UF Graduate School’s Supplemental Retention Scholarship (SRS) has long been a lifeline to get PhD and MFA Grad Gators over the finish line — by providing much-needed tuition relief to those in that final stage of dissertation or final project during their graduating semester when they have exhausted their funding contract. To keep this popular scholarship true to its purpose and maintain effective flow of its limited resources to those who need it most, the Graduate School has fine-tuned eligibility requirements for SRS applicants: They must be in their final semester and due to graduate. They must have exhausted their funding (such as department or college fellowships, assistantships or other funding). They must have be...

IIT Kanpur has recently initiated the Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems, with a new Department of Intelligent Systems and various UG/PG programs: https://iitk.ac.in/wsais/index.php The BTech program, for instance, would train students not only in AI, but also core areas of EE, ME, and CSE.   Join the India Center at UCF for an interactive session highlighting the vision behind IIT Kanpur’s newly established school of AI, showcasing its academic, research, and translational strengths. Faculty members will share insights into the opportunities the school offers for students and researchers, including pathways to advanced study, innovation, and global collaboration. Students, faculty, and the wider community are invited to engage in this dialogue and learn more about how the School is building a vibrant ecosystem of scholars, including opportunities for future faculty to contribute to its growth.   Prof. Indranil Saha and Prof. Ketan Rajawat will be traveli...

Feed Florida (FeedFL) is a non-profit effort to tie together people who are hungry with providers of food (Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Schools, and Businesses). Specifically, the prototype application will be built to serve those in Palm Beach County, FL. The project would be to create an app that would: Allow someone who is hungry to categorize themselves into causes of hunger Show the hungry person the closest source of food providers that meets their particular need Show the route from the hungry person's location to the provider Allow food providers to make it known: Their address Days and hours of operation Types of hunger met Capacity of their ability to serve hungry people Their contact information of the person in charge Allow people, businesses, and organizations who want to contribute to the food providers: The contact information for each food providers o...

📢   Student Research Opportunity: ML for Disease Prediction from EHRs Are you passionate about machine learning and healthcare innovation? Join our research team to work on cutting-edge predictive modeling using  electronic health records (EHRs)  to identify disease patterns and outcomes. 💼   Position Details: Role:  Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant Pay:  $12.50/hour ( flexible on this price ) Time Commitment:  Minimum  10 hours/week Location:  Remote or on-campus (Gainesville, FL) 🧠   Project Overview:  You’ll contribute to a project focused on applying machine learning techniques to structured and unstructured EHR data to predict disease onset and recurrence. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in real-world health data science. 🔧   Required Skills: Proficiency in  Python  and libraries such as  pandas ,  scikit-learn ,  numpy Exp...

Job Title MEST Student Assistant Location: Department: ECE Department Hours and Salary: 5-10 hours a week & $16/hr   JOB DESCRIPTION: Part-time position with MEST center - We are looking for a Web Developer to maintain and enhance our website, ensuring its reliability, security, and performance. The role includes implementing updates, optimizing code, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the integration of new features. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:         Must be an active on-campus UF student. Must be a U.S. citizen Must be: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., PHP, Node.js, Python, or similar). Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and version control (e.g., Git). Strong understanding of website performance optimization and security best practices. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:    ...

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  Career Insights: A2i+ Workshops Now open to UF graduate students and postdocs! Date released: September 17, 2025 Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) — a program run by our partners at North Carolina State University — invites you to join Career Insights, a series of one-hour online workshops for graduate students and postdocs exploring career options in industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. Its dynamics talks and panels with professionals will provide you with skills and strategies for career exploration, communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, and more — such as applying AI in the workplace, networking with purpose, and leveraging your advanced skills for employers. To register for these workshops, click here . Questions? Email professional-development@ncsu.edu . September 2025 Translating Graduate-Level Skills to Industry Friday, September 19 · 1 to 2 p.m. Your graduate-level...

  In This Edition: September 17, 2025 Resources for Your Success! One-on-One Consults Funding & Internships Research Skills & Knowledge Management & Leadership Effectiveness & Purpose Professionalism Communications Career Advancement Resource Spotlight ___________________________________________________________________________ Resources for Your Success! Check out these resources for your success that our Graduate Professional Development  team offers online: Strategic roadmaps  for navigating your doctoral  or master’s  degree program. Information on how to make the most of your Individual Development Plan (IDP) . The latest schedule  of workshops and other events on and off campus. An archive  of videos, transcripts, and mat...