CISE Graduate Blog

As part of UF AI Days, the AI² Center has designated October 23 as College Events Day , ahead of university-wide programming on October 26–29. We’re excited to invite you to our inaugural HWCOE AI Days , hosted by the Department of Engineering Education!   Join us for a morning of discovery, conversation, and connection as we celebrate how AI is shaping engineering education, research, and practice. Whether you are already working with AI or simply curious about its possibilities, we would love to have you join us!   Friday, October 23 | 10:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Malachowsky Hall   Our morning program will feature:   10:00–10:20 a.m. | Opening Keynote. John Shea, Senior Associate Dean of HWCOE 10:20–11:00 a.m. | Faculty Panel: Educating Engineers in the Age of AI. Dr. Juan Gilbert – Engineering Education Dr. Swarup Bhunia – Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. May Mansy – Biomedical Engineering 11:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | AI D...

  Call for 2026-2027 Nominations: Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship Deadline to apply to departments/colleges: November 20, 2026 College submissions to Graduate School due January 15, 2027 Date distributed: Septembe...

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is hosting our Second General Body Meeting (GBM #2) of the semester on Monday, October 5th , at 4 P.M. in Little Hall 225. We're excited to have you join us for updates on upcoming events, snacks, and a fun fall-themed activity! If anyone would like to know more about the club, feel free to look at our website at https://awm.math.ufl.edu/ , contact our AWM Vice President, Puja Patel ( p.patel5@ufl.edu ), or our faculty sponsors, Dr. Gamage ( cgamage@ufl.edu ) and Professor Demas ( demasc@ufl.edu ).  

  The event will take place November 7–8, 2026 at UT Dallas. Last year, more than 1,200 students participated in HackUTD. Past sponsors include Google, NVIDIA, T-Mobile, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Texas Instruments. We’d love to welcome students from University of Florida this year. Any college student can apply, regardless of major or hackathon experience. Application: Apply here Poster: View the poster For speaker announcements, prize details, and sponsor updates, follow us on Instagram: @hackutd

  Deadline this Sunday! 3MT: Final Reminder Register by October 4 and Submit Slides by October 9 Date distributed: September 28, 2026 Distributed to: Graduate Coordinators, Staff, and Doctoral Students Dear doctoral students and campus colleagues, This is the final reminder to register for this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition by the  Sunday, October 4  deadline. Interested doctoral students can register through the linked registration form . The year’s preliminary round will be held on October 22, and the final round will be held on November 5, both in the Reitz Unio...

  Introduction to Intelligent Agents Course number(s): CIS4930/6930 Meeting time: Tuesday, Periods 8–9 (3:00–4:55 PM) and Thursday, Period 9 (4:05–4:55 PM) Location: MAEA 0303 Prerequisites: programming experience in Python   The course covers both the theory and the practice of intelligent agent systems. Students will learn how to design autonomous agents that perceive their environment, make decisions, and act to reach their goals. Topics include: - Agent decision-making processes - Agent communication protocols - Single-agent and multi-agent system design - Building agents that operate in dynamic environments   The course is hands-on. Students will build working agent prototypes for a range of applications, so they leave with practical skills in building AI systems. This is especially relevant now that AI agents are appearing across industry and research.   The course is a good fit for undergraduate and graduate students interested in AI,...

https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=14652   UF in Brazil is an eight-week faculty-led program in Salvador, Bahia, combining immersive technologies, human-centered design, and cross-cultural learning. Hosted in collaboration with SENAI CIMATEC, students will take courses in culturally aware design and virtual reality for social good while working on hands-on projects that connect technology with social, cultural, and sustainability challenges. Learning extends beyond the classroom through industry and research visits, collaboration with Brazilian faculty and students, and cultural experiences throughout Salvador and Praia do Forte—including historic sites, Afro-Brazilian music and dance, capoeira, conservation activities, and coastal experiences. The program offers students an opportunity to develop technical and professional skills while experiencing how culture shapes the way technologies are designed, understood, and used.   ...

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On Tuesday, September 29th,  AWM and the University Math Society (UMS) will host a  LaTeX workshop together at 5:30 P.M . in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) building, room E220. This is a great opportunity to learn how to use LaTeX for classes, research papers, presentations, and more. The workshop is designed to be accessible to people of all experience levels. On Wednesday, September 30th, we will host our first faculty talk  of the year at 4:00 P.M. in Little Hall 225. Dr. Chamila Malagoda Gamage  from the Department of Mathematics will give a talk titled "Teaching Calculus with Historical Perspectives" . The abstract is attached below.    Abstract : Calculus is often introduced as a collection of formulas, rules, and procedures, but the ideas behind it have a much richer story. They developed gradually over centuries, across different civilizations, as people tried to solve real mathematical problems and understand ch...

"Ready to turn your passion for games, technology, creativity, or business into a career? Join EA SPORTS for an inside look at early-career and internship opportunities within the company behind some of the world’s most recognized sports gaming experiences. During this session, students will explore the wide range of roles that contribute to bringing EA SPORTS games to life—from software development, game design, and data analytics to marketing, project management, and other business functions. Attendees will also gain insight into the skills EA SPORTS values, learn how to prepare for the application and recruitment process, and hear practical advice for launching a career in the gaming industry. Whether you are an avid gamer or simply curious about working at the intersection of sports, technology, and entertainment, this session will help you build your playbook for success." Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1:30pm Location: Career Connections Center-...

  ANNOUNCEMENT OF Ph.D. Admission to Candidacy     Date Posted FROM: Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department September 22, 2026 TO: the Members of the Supervisory Committee for:   First Name Last Name M.I.   Jayetri Bardhan     SUPERVISORY COMMITTTEE MEMBERS Zhe Wang Chair     Co-Chair   Arunava Banerjee Member   Ye Xia Member     Member     Member   Yonghui Wu External Member   1.   Name of Examination Ph.D. Defense 2.   Degree Sought Doctor of ...