Category: In the Headlines

Study reveals bias in AI tools when diagnosing women’s health issue
November 21, 2023Machine learning algorithms designed to diagnose a common infection that affects women showed a diagnostic bias among ethnic groups, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering researchers found.
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President’s office announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees
November 14, 2023A large language model-based software tool for leveraging the capabilities of UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer and an investment in space for cutting-edge science collaborations are among seven new projects receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida.
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UF opens Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology
November 6, 2023Designed to set the standard for future STEM buildings across national and international campuses and transform the artificial intelligence (AI) and data science workforce, the University of Florida Friday held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology.
Read more »Breaking down the threat of ransomware attacks
November 2, 2023Kevin Butler, a University Term Professor in CISE, breaks down the potential threats from ransomware attacks and some of the solutions for protecting against this threat.
Read more »UF team seeks to double math learning through AI
November 1, 2023UF’s Wanli Xing, associate professor of educational technology and faculty member in the Warren B. Nelms Institute for the Connected World, will lead the project titled: AI-augmented Learning by Teaching to Enhance and Renovate Math Learning (ALTER-Math).
Read more »UF to spend $9M in state funding on launching of 19 new initiatives
October 4, 2023The University of Florida has announced 19 new projects set to receive strategic funding from the state Legislature.
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Engineering research scientist fights retail crime using AI
September 18, 2023Read Hayes combines advanced AI technology with crime science to sense, track, predict and prevent retail crimes before they happen.
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UF ranked no. 1 public institution by Wall Street Journal
September 7, 2023The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report.
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Contaminated floodwaters could cost life and limb, warns UF engineer
September 1, 2023Direct contact with flooding caused by hurricanes may lead to increased pathogens from different water systems that could result in the loss of limbs or even death, a University of Florida researcher told Newsweek.
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UF Engineer contributes to U.S. News STEM majors guide
August 31, 2023Science, technology, engineering and math fields have many degree options and can lead to promising careers.
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