Breaking down the threat of ransomware attacks

November 2, 2023

Kevin 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.

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Air Force awards $5M to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, UF collaboration on new Research Center of Excellence

Air Force awards $5M to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, UF collaboration on new Research Center of Excellence

October 27, 2023

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida will collaborate on a new Air Force Office of Scientific Research Center of Excellence focused on high-speed flight and morphing aerospace vehicles, which can change shape while in flight.

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Image of National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureate Juan E. Gilbert, PH.D., chair of the University of Florida Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering, shaking hands with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Juan Gilbert honored with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for transformative voting system

October 24, 2023

President Joe Biden honored University of Florida computer science professor Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., at the White House today with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering a universal voting system that makes voting more reliable and accessible for everyone and for increasing diversity in the computer science workforce. The National Medal of […]

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Antarpreet S. Jutla, Ph.D., Associate Professor, ESSIE

New study points to concerns of dangerous Vibrio bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian

October 19, 2023

The study, conducted in October 2022 by researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, was based on genome sequencing as well as satellite and environmental data collected off the coast of Lee County, where Hurricane Ian hit directly.

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Volker J. Sorger, Ph.D.

Florida Semiconductor Institute to help lead state in critical chips sector

October 5, 2023

The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced today the establishment of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, a campus- and state-wide coordinating hub to provide intellectual and technological leadership for semiconductors in the 21st Century.  

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UF to spend $9M in state funding on launching of 19 new initiatives

October 4, 2023

The University of Florida has announced 19 new projects set to receive strategic funding from the state Legislature.

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UF AI Days

UF AI Days – October 16-20, 2023

September 29, 2023

Register now for UF AI Days – a week of activities dedicated to all things AI, from competitions designed to bring students’ ideas to life…to engaging panels discussing AI and data science. Three student competitions will feature $60,000 in prizes!

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Critical input: UF’s Dr. Barbara Evans advances AI conversation

September 26, 2023

In the great AI debate, the stakes are high. Proponents envision a new frontier of smart automation while skeptics express concern that AI will result in the end of humanity. In a space mired with anticipation and speculation, UF’s Barbara Evans, Ph.D., Professor of Law and Stephen C. O’Connell Chair, UF Levin College of Law […]

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UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion

UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion

September 7, 2023

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.25 billion in research in fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase over 2022.

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UF ranked no. 1 public institution by Wall Street Journal


September 7, 2023

The 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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