UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering

Work by Sara Rampazzi, Ph.D., and her research group reveals that thermal-based perception systems may be far less reliable and secure than previously assumed. Learn what the team is doing about these vulnerabilities. bit.ly/4lBXizc

Congratulations to CISE Research Administrator Michelle Slepian, recently honored with the CISE 2025 Staff Excellence Award. She was recognized for her contributions to the CISE community and for consistently going above and beyond her formal duties. bit.ly/418PtHG

Sonja Schmer-Galunder, Ph.D., recently chaired a panel discussion on human values and social norms in the age of AI at IASEAI’26. She's the director of the Renwick Program for Ethical, Safe & Beneficial AI at the UF Engineering Leadership Institute. bit.ly/3OVEA9y

Farimah Farahmandi, Ph.D., is living her dream as a celebrated faculty member and researcher at @ECEflorida. And she's a CISE alumna. She received her doctorate in 2018 with Prabhat Mishra, Ph.D., as her advisor. Learn more about her journey: bit.ly/4r9IdWF

CISE Professor Sumit Kumar Jha, Ph.D., is working to strengthen the security measures built into AI tools to ensure they are safe for all to use, and he's doing it by breaking AI on purpose. Learn more: bit.ly/4b0LbH1

Considering a master's degree in computer science? Register now to join a UF CISE Jax Campus Virtual Open House, Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM. Zoom link will be provided after registration. bit.ly/47drUkT

Thank you to everyone who donated this #GivingDay! All your gifts will help @UFWertheim support all our students, faculty, and staff in their research and continuing education. We are so grateful to be surrounded by such a strong community of #GatorEngineers!

We're in the final hours of #UFGivingDay... Don't miss this opportunity to #StandUpandHoller for CISE. Stand up and be counted... There's no time like right now. cise.ufl.edu/givingday

C'mon, Gator Engineers! These snacks won't eat themselves... 10 to 1 today at the Wertheim Lab building. Also, there seems to be some organized dancing going on... cise.ufl.edu/givingday #ufgivingday #standupandholler

Wheeeeeeeee!UF Giving Day 2026 is here! Gator Engineers, join us from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. today outside the Wertheim Lab for hot cocoa and a sweet treats bar! In the afternoon, we'll be handing out T-shirts! cise.ufl.edu/givingday #ufgivingday

Good morning, Gator Engineers! #UFGivingDay is finally here! Patrick Traynor, Ph.D., interim chair of CISE, is letting everyone know how donations to the CISE Excellence Fund go to help CISE students directly. Support CISE now! cise.ufl.edu/givingday

Giving Day is tomorrow. Support CISE and help fuel innovation in AI, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering. Stand up and holler for CISE. 🐊💻 🔗 bit.ly/3X6dUnC #GatorNationGivingDay #UFCISE #UFEngineering

Congratulations are in order for Meera Sitharam, Ph.D., selected as a @ufwertheim Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring honoree for 2025-26. She'll be formally acknowledged at the Spring Awards Luncheon, and will be considered for the university-level award. Congratulations!

Considering a master's degree in computer science? Register now to join a UF CISE Jax Campus Virtual Open House, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 PM. Zoom link will be provided after registration: bit.ly/47drUkT

Are you ready, #GatorEngineers?! UF Giving Day is just 2 weeks away.... your chance to #StandUpandHoller in support of CISE and our Excellence Fund. Show that you're #AllfortheGators using this special Giving Day link: cise.ufl.edu/givingday

#UFGivingDay spirit is showing up all over campus! The Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence is encouraging Gator engineers to #StandUpandHoller on Feb. 19.

Today is the day! The CISE & AI Fair is today, Feb. 2, 1–6 PM, at the O'Connell Center! Make sure your CVs are ready and get excited to meet with recruiters who are ready to hire YOU. More info: bit.ly/3AIFv5Y

Are you ready?? The CISE and AI Career Fair is Monday, Feb. 2 in the O'Connell Center, 1–6 PM, part of UF Career Week. Network with company representatives and learn about potential opportunities in computer science & engineering and AI. bit.ly/4qMe8Ni

Mark your calendars, #GatorEngineers! Giving Day is Thursday, Feb. 19! Get excited and get ready to show everyone that CISE is #AllForTheGators! 📣 🐊💻

Get your CVs ready! The CISE and AI Career Fair is Monday, Feb. 2 in the O'Connell Center, 1–6 PM, part of UF Career Week. Network with company representatives and learn about potential opportunities in computer science & engineering and AI. bit.ly/4qMe8Ni