CISE Graduate Blog

  Call for Proposals! GSRD 2026: Graduate Student Research Day Register to present by March 13 · Attend in person April 7 Date distributed: February 20, 2026 GSRD 2026: Graduate Student Research Day  — hosted by OGAP (Organization for Graduate Student Advancement and Professional Development) — provides graduate students yearly opportunity to share their research with peers and faculty while connecting with others from programs across the University of Florida. This year’s will include poster presentations! Mark Your Calendar! Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9 a.m....

  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...

  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...

  UF  Grad Talk! New Episode Gators for Good: Leadership and Service at UF A Conversation with Sarah Blanc Date distributed: February 18, 2026 Grad Talk!  — the University of Florida Graduate School’s official podcast — has dropped a new episode today:  Gators for Good: Leadership and Service at UF. Tune in to hear  Sarah Blanc (Community Engagement and Stewardship Assistant Director at the UF Brown Center for Leadership & Service) share how graduate students can integrate service into their academic and professional journeys, combining personal growth with community impact. ...

  In This Edition: February 18, 2026 Resources For Your Success! One-on-One Consults Funding & Internships Research Skills & Knowledge Management & Leadership ...