News Feed/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 24 Jul 2025 21:54:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ľƵ equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future/education/blog/2025/usf-equipping-k-12-teachers-with-tools-for-an-ai-powered-future.aspxAs artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, educators are redefining their roles, skills and strategies to keep pace. Rising to meet this challenge, the University of South Florida has partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to prepare its K-12 educators to lead in the age of AI.External ArticleTue, 15 Jul 2025 10:01:29 ľƵ equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered futureAs artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, educators are redefining their roles, skills and strategies to keep pace. Rising to meet this challenge, the University of South Florida has partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to prepare its K-12 educators to lead in the age of AI.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2025/usf-equipping-k-12-teachers-with-tools-for-an-ai-powered-future.aspxArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity experts comment on AI Impersonationhttps://www.wfla.com/news/florida/the-implications-are-frightening-cybersecurity-experts-weigh-in-following-ai-impersonation-marco-rubio/The U.S. Department of State sent a warning to foreign diplomats following the discovery of an AI impersonation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.External ArticleSun, 13 Jul 2025 11:42:05 Cybersecurity experts comment on AI ImpersonationThe U.S. Department of State sent a warning to foreign diplomats following the discovery of an AI impersonation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wfla.com/news/florida/the-implications-are-frightening-cybersecurity-experts-weigh-in-following-ai-impersonation-marco-rubio/CybersecurityTGH/ľƵ Study Uses AI to Detect Pain in Newbornshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-general-hospital-usf-developing-artificial-intelligence-monitor-nicu-babys-pain-real-timeFox 13 Tampa Bay features work from faculty member Yu Sun that explores how AI can detect silent pain in newborns in real-time.External ArticleFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:06:00 TGH/ľƵ Study Uses AI to Detect Pain in NewbornsFox 13 Tampa Bay features work from faculty member Yu Sun that explores how AI can detect silent pain in newborns in real-time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-general-hospital-usf-developing-artificial-intelligence-monitor-nicu-babys-pain-real-timeArtificial Intelligence,ResearchAI to Track Facial Expressions to Detect PTSD Symptoms in Childrenhttps://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/ai-to-track-facial-expressions-to-detect-ptsd-symptoms-in-children/Analytics India magazine story features ľƵ work related to an AI system that can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.External ArticleWed, 09 Jul 2025 00:45:41 AI to Track Facial Expressions to Detect PTSD Symptoms in ChildrenAnalytics India magazine story features ľƵ work related to an AI system that can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/ai-to-track-facial-expressions-to-detect-ptsd-symptoms-in-children/Artificial Intelligence,ResearchAI and Entrepreneurship Education: Preparing Students to Leadhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/07/08/ai-and-entrepreneurship-education-preparing-students-to-lead/Most universities incorporate AI courses into their existing programs. ľƵ built an entire college around emerging technologies, combining technical training with business education because students need both skills to succeed.External ArticleWed, 09 Jul 2025 00:37:35 AI and Entrepreneurship Education: Preparing Students to LeadMost universities incorporate AI courses into their existing programs. ľƵ built an entire college around emerging technologies, combining technical training with business education because students need both skills to succeed.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/07/08/ai-and-entrepreneurship-education-preparing-students-to-lead/Artificial IntelligenceCrying isn’t the only clue: ľƵ researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns/news/2025/crying-isnt-the-only-clue-usf-researchers-using-ai-to-detect-silent-pain-in-newborns.aspxNewborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of ľƵ researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.External ArticleWed, 09 Jul 2025 00:29:08 Crying isn’t the only clue: ľƵ researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newbornsNewborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of ľƵ researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.nicu researchers/news/2025/crying-isnt-the-only-clue-usf-researchers-using-ai-to-detect-silent-pain-in-newborns.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchHackaBull 2025: Student innovation shines at ľƵ's largest hackathon/business/news/2025/hackabull2025.aspxMore than 300 students turned ideas into real-world solutions at ľƵ’s largest hackathon, HackaBull 2025 — a 24-hour innovation sprint powered by code, collaboration and more than 1,000 cans of caffeine.External ArticleTue, 08 Jul 2025 15:33:57 HackaBull 2025: Student innovation shines at ľƵ's largest hackathonMore than 300 students turned ideas into real-world solutions at ľƵ’s largest hackathon, HackaBull 2025 — a 24-hour innovation sprint powered by code, collaboration and more than 1,000 cans of caffeine.HackaBull 2025/business/news/2025/hackabull2025.aspxCybersecurityľƵ awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity education/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South Florida for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in ľƵ’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:20:05 ľƵ awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity educationThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South Florida for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in ľƵ’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.robert karam/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxCybersecurity,ResearchStudent Spotlight: Brendon Johnson/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/brendon_johnson.aspxUsing math to teach robots how to think isn’t science fiction. It’s Brendon Johnson’s research.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:00:05 Student Spotlight: Brendon JohnsonUsing math to teach robots how to think isn’t science fiction. It’s Brendon Johnson’s research.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/brendon_johnson.aspxArtificial IntelligenceľƵ-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxA cross-disciplinary team at the University of South Florida has developed a privacy-preserving AI system that can identify PTSD in children by analyzing subtle facial movements during therapy sessions.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 16:05:45 ľƵ-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDA cross-disciplinary team at the University of South Florida has developed a privacy-preserving AI system that can identify PTSD in children by analyzing subtle facial movements during therapy sessions.Man looking at AI-related tech and images on computer screen/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchJohn Licato quoted in Computer World about the Microsoft/OpenAI AGI argumenthttps://www.computerworld.com/article/4013622/microsoft-openai-agi-argument-unlikely-to-impact-enterprise-it.html"Sentience is impossible to prove — or to disprove." Faculty member John Licato talks with Computerworld about a contract dispute between Microsoft and OpenAI. He says, "They’re never going to settle on a definition of AGI that is intuitively satisfying to all."External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 08:43:40 John Licato quoted in Computer World about the Microsoft/OpenAI AGI argument"Sentience is impossible to prove — or to disprove." Faculty member John Licato talks with Computerworld about a contract dispute between Microsoft and OpenAI. He says, "They’re never going to settle on a definition of AGI that is intuitively satisfying to all."Hand with paper and magnifying glasshttps://www.computerworld.com/article/4013622/microsoft-openai-agi-argument-unlikely-to-impact-enterprise-it.htmlArtificial IntelligenceHackers go back to work after U.S. strikeshttps://apnews.com/article/iran-trump-cybersecurity-hacking-9009bff8425d97366e9423b50fb52edfDonor Arnie Bellini says that expanding America’s cyber defenses will require investments in education as well as technical fixes.External ArticleWed, 25 Jun 2025 14:40:15 Hackers go back to work after U.S. strikesDonor Arnie Bellini says that expanding America’s cyber defenses will require investments in education as well as technical fixes.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://apnews.com/article/iran-trump-cybersecurity-hacking-9009bff8425d97366e9423b50fb52edfCybersecurityEarly-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance tech in healthcare, education and security/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor‑ľƵ Early‑Stage Innovation Fund awarded a grant to two Bellini College faculty for work on AI-powered video security platform to combine cues, like gait, clothing, and body measurements, for more accurate, fair ID.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 09:30:52 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance tech in healthcare, education and securityThe Florida High Tech Corridor‑ľƵ Early‑Stage Innovation Fund awarded a grant to two Bellini College faculty for work on AI-powered video security platform to combine cues, like gait, clothing, and body measurements, for more accurate, fair ID.AI ID Image Florida High Tech Corridor-ľƵ Early-Stage Innovation Fund/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchStudent Spotlight: Lucas Miller/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/lucas_miller.aspxľƵ graduate student Lucas Miller is trying to solve a problem that even the most advanced AI models have yet to crack: How to help machines understand and interpret video.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:47:25 Student Spotlight: Lucas MillerľƵ graduate student Lucas Miller is trying to solve a problem that even the most advanced AI models have yet to crack: How to help machines understand and interpret video.ľƵ graduate student Lucas Miller /ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/lucas_miller.aspxComputingFrom Colombia to ľƵ to Apple: One Student's Journey/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.Lorie BriggsFri, 13 Jun 2025 09:59:47 From Colombia to ľƵ to Apple: One Student's JourneyA master’s student in computer science at the University of South Florida, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.Woman in front of Apple signage/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/maria-zapata-mscs-student.aspxComputingHow AI is being used to improve traffic in St. Petehttps://www.wfla.com/video/how-ai-is-being-used-to-improve-traffic-in-st-pete-wfla-news-now-at-11/10797146/Faculty member John Licato talks with WFLA about how AI might be used to improve traffic. He also answers questions about robots, career impacts of AI, and the launch of the college.External ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 09:18:18 How AI is being used to improve traffic in St. PeteFaculty member John Licato talks with WFLA about how AI might be used to improve traffic. He also answers questions about robots, career impacts of AI, and the launch of the college.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wfla.com/video/how-ai-is-being-used-to-improve-traffic-in-st-pete-wfla-news-now-at-11/10797146/Artificial IntelligenceScientists use AI in the fight against mosquito-borne diseaseshttps://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW081810062025RP1/Reuters featured work from ľƵ in this story about how scientists are using AI to impact public health as it relates to mosquito-borne illnesses.External ArticleFri, 13 Jun 2025 09:01:02 Scientists use AI in the fight against mosquito-borne diseasesReuters featured work from ľƵ in this story about how scientists are using AI to impact public health as it relates to mosquito-borne illnesses.Sriram Chellappan https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW081810062025RP1/Artificial IntelligenceľƵ is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classrooms/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, ľƵ is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.External ArticleThu, 29 May 2025 10:08:30 ľƵ is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classroomsTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, ľƵ is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchWaseem Albaba/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.External ArticleWed, 28 May 2025 15:47:51 Waseem AlbabaA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.Waseem Albaba/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxCybersecurityEleven ľƵ faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxContributions made by the ľƵ researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.External ArticleThu, 01 May 2025 16:16:58 Eleven ľƵ faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsContributions made by the ľƵ researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxResearchľƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.External ArticleThu, 01 May 2025 16:06:38 ľƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.downtown tampa at night/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityFrom film to finance: How Carl Ayala found his path to artificial intelligence/innovative-education/news/2025/film-to-finance-how-carl-ayala-found-his-path-to-ai.aspxCarl Ayala’s career has taken him on an unexpected journey, from the creative world of film production to the fast-paced banking environment and now to the cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence.External ArticleMon, 14 Apr 2025 09:08:17 From film to finance: How Carl Ayala found his path to artificial intelligenceCarl Ayala’s career has taken him on an unexpected journey, from the creative world of film production to the fast-paced banking environment and now to the cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/film-to-finance-how-carl-ayala-found-his-path-to-ai.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ComputingFrom hospitality to tech: Rita Sharipova’s Pathway to Computing/innovative-education/news/2025/from-hospitality-to-tech-rita-sharipovas-pathway-to-computing.aspxGrowing up, Rita Sharipova was fascinated by technology, but when it came time to choose a college major, she opted for hospitality management at the University of Central Florida. At the time, tech felt intimidating, especially as a male-dominated industry with lingering gender stereotypes. Hospitality seemed like a safer choice.External ArticleMon, 14 Apr 2025 09:02:47 From hospitality to tech: Rita Sharipova’s Pathway to ComputingGrowing up, Rita Sharipova was fascinated by technology, but when it came time to choose a college major, she opted for hospitality management at the University of Central Florida. At the time, tech felt intimidating, especially as a male-dominated industry with lingering gender stereotypes. Hospitality seemed like a safer choice.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/from-hospitality-to-tech-rita-sharipovas-pathway-to-computing.aspxComputingTech Investor Arnie Bellini Gifts $50M To Create New Cybersecurity & AI College At ľƵ - OANhttps://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/tech-investor-arnie-bellini-gifts-50m-to-create-new-cybersecurity-ai-college-at-usf/Tech investor Arnie Bellini has donated $50 million, the largest gift in the University of South Florida’s history, to establish the Bellini College of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 08:27:35 Tech Investor Arnie Bellini Gifts $50M To Create New Cybersecurity & AI College At ľƵ - OANTech investor Arnie Bellini has donated $50 million, the largest gift in the University of South Florida’s history, to establish the Bellini College of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/tech-investor-arnie-bellini-gifts-50m-to-create-new-cybersecurity-ai-college-at-usf/Artificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityEleven ľƵ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 13:12:57 Eleven ľƵ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxResearchHow a simple chair in the 1980s led to ľƵ’s global leadership in AI/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at ľƵ joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 13:05:56 How a simple chair in the 1980s led to ľƵ’s global leadership in AIIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at ľƵ joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchľƵ International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AI/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxLeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual ľƵ International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.External ArticleThu, 20 Mar 2025 11:02:17 ľƵ International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AILeading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual ľƵ International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/world/news/2025/ibf-ai-conference.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ľƵ-wide collaborations/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxľƵ’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ľƵ colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.External ArticleTue, 18 Mar 2025 15:23:41 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ľƵ-wide collaborationsľƵ’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ľƵ colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,ResearchArnie Bellini’s record ľƵ donation: ‘Education is everything’ - Tampa Bay Business Journalhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/14/arnie-bellini-40-million-usf-gift.htmlThe Bellinis $40 million gift launches the nation's first AI and cybersecurity college at the University of South Florida. Here is how it all came together.External ArticleFri, 14 Mar 2025 22:35:24 Arnie Bellini’s record ľƵ donation: ‘Education is everything’ - Tampa Bay Business JournalThe Bellinis $40 million gift launches the nation's first AI and cybersecurity college at the University of South Florida. Here is how it all came together.Green image with ľƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing logohttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/14/arnie-bellini-40-million-usf-gift.htmlArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityBellini College at ľƵ to tackle talent gap, regional collaboration in curriculum with AI-driven security focus - Tampa Bay Business Journalhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/12/arnie-bellini-usf-bellini-college-cybersecurity.htmlAmid a historic surge in cyberattacks, AI-driven threats and escalating digital security challenges, Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s $40 million gift to ľƵ comes at a pivotal moment.External ArticleWed, 12 Mar 2025 22:40:19 Bellini College at ľƵ to tackle talent gap, regional collaboration in curriculum with AI-driven security focus - Tampa Bay Business JournalAmid a historic surge in cyberattacks, AI-driven threats and escalating digital security challenges, Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s $40 million gift to ľƵ comes at a pivotal moment.Green graphic with ľƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing logohttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/03/12/arnie-bellini-usf-bellini-college-cybersecurity.htmlArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityHistoric $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at ľƵ, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;utm_campaign=newsThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 16:31:55 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at ľƵ, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Group poses in front of ľƵ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing backdrop./news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;utm_campaign=newsArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityUniversity of South Florida Gets $40 Million to Start Cyber and AI College - Wall Street Journalhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/university-of-south-florida-gets-40-million-to-start-cyber-and-ai-college-2a257e9aPhilanthropists Arnie and Lauren Bellini donate what is the largest gift in the school’s history, hoping to turn the Tampa Bay area into ‘Cyber Bay.’External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:45:07 University of South Florida Gets $40 Million to Start Cyber and AI College - Wall Street JournalPhilanthropists Arnie and Lauren Bellini donate what is the largest gift in the school’s history, hoping to turn the Tampa Bay area into ‘Cyber Bay.’University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/university-of-south-florida-gets-40-million-to-start-cyber-and-ai-college-2a257e9aArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityJohn Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ľƵ/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 15:41:58 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ľƵJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchFrom classroom to discovery: ľƵ students make waves with transformative research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/2025-furc.aspxľƵ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:34:03 From classroom to discovery: ľƵ students make waves with transformative researchľƵ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/2025-furc.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchľƵ ACM Student Chapter First Annual AI Convention/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/acm-1st-annual-ai-convention.aspxOver 200 attendees took part in the inaugural "ACM AI Convention - Interdisciplinary AI" on February 8, 2025. The convention provided a platform for networking, learning, and showcasing AI-driven innovations, connecting students from diverse fields such as engineering, healthcare, cybersecurity, business, and environmental sciences.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:48:01 ľƵ ACM Student Chapter First Annual AI ConventionOver 200 attendees took part in the inaugural "ACM AI Convention - Interdisciplinary AI" on February 8, 2025. The convention provided a platform for networking, learning, and showcasing AI-driven innovations, connecting students from diverse fields such as engineering, healthcare, cybersecurity, business, and environmental sciences.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/acm-1st-annual-ai-convention.aspxArtificial IntelligenceSpring 2025 ľƵ Admitted Student Day/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/spring-2025-usf-admitted-student-day.aspxOn Saturday, February 2, 2025, Professor Sudeep Sarkar unveiled the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing (CAICC) to admitted students and their families as part of the ľƵ 2025 Admitted Student Day event.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:43:08 Spring 2025 ľƵ Admitted Student DayOn Saturday, February 2, 2025, Professor Sudeep Sarkar unveiled the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing (CAICC) to admitted students and their families as part of the ľƵ 2025 Admitted Student Day event.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/spring-2025-usf-admitted-student-day.aspxArtificial IntelligenceľƵ unveils new free online micro-course: GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-unveils-new-free-online-genai-course.aspxTo help people harness the power of this rapidly advancing technology, University of South Florida’s Innovative Education has created GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities, a free, self-paced online micro-course open to everyone.External ArticleMon, 03 Feb 2025 15:29:48 ľƵ unveils new free online micro-course: GenAI in Action: Impact and PossibilitiesTo help people harness the power of this rapidly advancing technology, University of South Florida’s Innovative Education has created GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities, a free, self-paced online micro-course open to everyone.hand with icons above related to learning /innovative-education/news/2025/usf-unveils-new-free-online-genai-course.aspxArtificial IntelligenceCSE PhD Student awarded an NSDF Fellowship/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/csephdstudentawardedannsdffellowship.aspxCSE PhD Student awarded an NSDF FellowshipSun, 29 Dec 2024 09:00:00 CSE PhD Student awarded an NSDF FellowshipCSE PhD Student awarded an NSDF FellowshipUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/csephdstudentawardedannsdffellowship.aspxComputingProfessor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas Gifts/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/professorjohnlicatoonusingaitofindchristmasgifts.aspxProfessor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsMon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 Professor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsProfessor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/professorjohnlicatoonusingaitofindchristmasgifts.aspxComputingCyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwins1stplaceatvivid2024.aspxCyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:00:00 CyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024CyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwins1stplaceatvivid2024.aspxComputing,CybersecurityCyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTF/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwinsfirstplaceateccouncilctf.aspxCyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFSat, 07 Dec 2024 09:00:00 Cyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFCyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwinsfirstplaceateccouncilctf.aspxCybersecurityCyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwins2ndplaceatsoutheastcollegiatepenetrationtestingcompetition.aspxCyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing CompetitionFri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 CyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing CompetitionCyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing CompetitionUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdwins2ndplaceatsoutheastcollegiatepenetrationtestingcompetition.aspxCybersecurityLandmark AI project led by ľƵ Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first data/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchers at ľƵ Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2024 09:41:16 Landmark AI project led by ľƵ Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first dataResearchers at ľƵ Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.Dr. Yael Bensoussan at a podium with a Bridge2AI backdrop/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchľƵ Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-making-its-mark-in-ai-and-cybersecurity.aspxFaculty members engaged in research as ľƵ plans new college.External ArticleSun, 01 Dec 2024 09:28:18 ľƵ Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurityFaculty members engaged in research as ľƵ plans new college.Human hand holding an artificial handhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-making-its-mark-in-ai-and-cybersecurity.aspxCybersecurityľƵ expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailers/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” University of South Florida AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.External ArticleFri, 22 Nov 2024 10:27:16 ľƵ expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” University of South Florida AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxArtificial IntelligenceCyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National Convention/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdmemberleadsteamtovictoryanda4500prizeatshpenationalconvention.aspxCyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National ConventionTue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:00 CyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National ConventionCyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National ConventionUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cyberherdmemberleadsteamtovictoryanda4500prizeatshpenationalconvention.aspxThe Second ľƵ Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/thesecondusfartificialintelligencexsymposiumcontinuingtofosterairesearch.aspxThe Second ľƵ Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI ResearchMon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 The Second ľƵ Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI ResearchThe Second ľƵ Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI ResearchUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/thesecondusfartificialintelligencexsymposiumcontinuingtofosterairesearch.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ComputingCSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/csestudentreceivedtheoutstandingthesisanddissertationaward.aspxCSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation AwardFri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 CSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation AwardCSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation AwardUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/csestudentreceivedtheoutstandingthesisanddissertationaward.aspxCSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an International Research Project for Secure Satellite Networks/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cseprofessordrattilaayavuzandhislabareleadinganinternationalresearchprojectforsecuresatellitenetworks.aspxCSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an International Research Project for Secure Satellite NetworksThu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 CSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an International Research Project for Secure Satellite NetworksCSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an International Research Project for Secure Satellite NetworksUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/cseprofessordrattilaayavuzandhislabareleadinganinternationalresearchprojectforsecuresatellitenetworks.aspxComputingľƵ CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency Challenge/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/usfcyberherdtakessecondplaceinusnavycyberresiliencychallenge.aspxľƵ CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency ChallengeThu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 ľƵ CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency ChallengeľƵ CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency ChallengeUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2024/usfcyberherdtakessecondplaceinusnavycyberresiliencychallenge.aspxCybersecurity