CISE Graduate Blog

CIS4930/6930 - Special Topics: Reinforcement Learning for Humans, Animals and Robots Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM in WEIM 1064 This course will cover reinforcement learning (RL) foundations from biological organisms to autonomous machines. By the end of the course, students will be able to discuss the mechanisms of RL in humans, identify RL concepts at play in human and animal interactions and propose robot learning paradigms inspired by animal training techniques. Students will practice setting up and training RL agents and critiquing the ethical and safety implications of this paradigm.

Registration is officially OPEN for UF’s GatorHack V! 🚀🐊 Get ready to build, innovate, collaborate, and compete at this year’s University-wide GatorHack Hackathon, happening October 23–25 at Newell Hall ! Sponsored by NVIDIA , GatorHack V will bring students together for an action-packed weekend of creativity, technology, and problem-solving—with over $5,000 in prizes up for grabs! And you don’t have to be a computer science major to participate. GatorHack V is open to UF students of ALL majors and grade levels. Whether you’re a first-time hacker or an experienced builder, there’s a place for you. Register and join in on the fun. *We can help you find a team.    💡 Bring your ideas. 🤝 Build your team. 🍕 Bring your appetite.  💻 Create something amazing. 🏆 Compete for $5,000+ in prizes. Don't know what a hackathon is??? No worries. We got you. Register Here: https://ufgatorhack.com/   

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 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

  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.   ...