/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 19 Oct 2025 17:46:35 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/herd-of-thunder.aspxWhen the USF Herd of Thunder Marching Band takes the field, fans hear the power of the music. Among the 350 musicians are future computer engineers, AI professionals and cybersecurity leaders who prove that technical rigor and creative passion can march in step. Whether performing under stadium lights or debugging code, these students serve as examples of the way precision, creativity, academic rigor and artistry can march in step.Lorie BriggsThu, 16 Oct 2025 14:31:15 Herd of ThunderWhen the USF Herd of Thunder Marching Band takes the field, fans hear the power of the music. Among the 350 musicians are future computer engineers, AI professionals and cybersecurity leaders who prove that technical rigor and creative passion can march in step. Whether performing under stadium lights or debugging code, these students serve as examples of the way precision, creativity, academic rigor and artistry can march in step.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/herd-of-thunder.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cyberbay-2025.aspxResearch presentations, cyber debates podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.Jeremy MareadyThu, 16 Oct 2025 09:36:27 USF students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025Research presentations, cyber debates podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.51����'s CyberHerd members gather around a table at the start of a capture the flag competition at CyberBay 2025/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cyberbay-2025.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Researchhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/oct/14/usf-donations-cybersecurity-college/USF announced that it has received $2.3 million in private donations for its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The announcement came during the university’s inaugural CyberBay conference — a three-day event that aims to bring together leaders in the technology, academic, government and military sectors for conversations on cybersecurity, national security and artificial intelligence.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 10:51:03 USF receives $2.3M for cybersecurity collegeUSF announced that it has received $2.3 million in private donations for its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The announcement came during the university’s inaugural CyberBay conference — a three-day event that aims to bring together leaders in the technology, academic, government and military sectors for conversations on cybersecurity, national security and artificial intelligence.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/oct/14/usf-donations-cybersecurity-college/Artificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Researchhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/10/14/tampa-bay-s-leading-cybersecurity-experts-gather-for-usf-s-inaugural--cyber-bay--eventCyberBay 2025 is paving the way to make Tampa a national leader in cybersecurity. “When you woke up this morning, it was just Tampa Bay,” says keynote speaker Arnie Bellini, founder and CEO of Bellini Capital. “But by the end of today, Tampa Bay becomes ‘CyberBay,’ and it’s because of all of you.”External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 10:43:57 Tampa Bay's leading cybersecurity experts gather for USF's inaugural 'CyberBay' eventCyberBay 2025 is paving the way to make Tampa a national leader in cybersecurity. “When you woke up this morning, it was just Tampa Bay,” says keynote speaker Arnie Bellini, founder and CEO of Bellini Capital. “But by the end of today, Tampa Bay becomes ‘CyberBay,’ and it’s because of all of you.”51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/10/14/tampa-bay-s-leading-cybersecurity-experts-gather-for-usf-s-inaugural--cyber-bay--eventArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Research/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of 51����, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 10:06:25 Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conferenceMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of 51����, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Researchhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/cyberbay-new-philanthropic-support-bellini-collegeThe 51���� today announced $2.3 million in new private philanthropic gifts, all to support its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.External ArticleTue, 14 Oct 2025 15:22:05 USF announces $2.3 million in new philanthropic support for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and ComputingThe 51���� today announced $2.3 million in new private philanthropic gifts, all to support its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/cyberbay-new-philanthropic-support-bellini-collegeArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Research/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspxUSF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.External ArticleThu, 09 Oct 2025 15:07:29 From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurityUSF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspxCybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-labs-breakthrough-ai-research.aspxThis year’s EMNLP follows a steady pattern of Bellini College research appearing in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and ACL. USF faculty members’ continued presence at EMNLP underscores the momentum of the college’s research agenda and affirms its impact. It also fosters new collaborations.Lorie BriggsMon, 06 Oct 2025 00:27:29 From bias to creativity: USF labs to bring breakthrough AI research to EMNLP 2025This year’s EMNLP follows a steady pattern of Bellini College research appearing in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and ACL. USF faculty members’ continued presence at EMNLP underscores the momentum of the college’s research agenda and affirms its impact. It also fosters new collaborations.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-labs-breakthrough-ai-research.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03117-1What characteristics drive scientific discovery? Experience is often seen as key, with success coming from years of knowledge building and collaboration. Nature featured work from faculty member Raiyan Abdul Baten in this piece. He found that research teams with high fractions of beginners tend to be more disruptive and innovative.External ArticleThu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:34 Want to do disruptive science? Include more rookie researchersWhat characteristics drive scientific discovery? Experience is often seen as key, with success coming from years of knowledge building and collaboration. Nature featured work from faculty member Raiyan Abdul Baten in this piece. He found that research teams with high fractions of beginners tend to be more disruptive and innovative.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03117-1Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/advisory_board.aspxThe inaugural meeting of the college's Academic Advisory Board was held in September, bringing together distinguished leaders from industry to help shape programs, highlight workforce needs, and strengthen partnerships.Lorie BriggsWed, 01 Oct 2025 19:14:44 Inaugural Advisory Board MeetingThe inaugural meeting of the college's Academic Advisory Board was held in September, bringing together distinguished leaders from industry to help shape programs, highlight workforce needs, and strengthen partnerships.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/advisory_board.aspxResearch/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/carlos_trevisan.aspxCarlos Trevisan has never been satisfied just knowing that something works. " I want to understand how it works,” says the USF Information Technology major. “I’ve been interested in computers since I was a kid, starting when I was 9 years old when I built my own server.” This led him on a long journey, till he recently received a full-time software engineering position -- a full year before graduation. He will be a full-time ServiceNow employee in California starting in July 2026.Lorie BriggsWed, 01 Oct 2025 13:48:35 Persistence pays off: USF IT student earns Silicon Valley roleCarlos Trevisan has never been satisfied just knowing that something works. " I want to understand how it works,” says the USF Information Technology major. “I’ve been interested in computers since I was a kid, starting when I was 9 years old when I built my own server.” This led him on a long journey, till he recently received a full-time software engineering position -- a full year before graduation. He will be a full-time ServiceNow employee in California starting in July 2026.Carlos Trevisan/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/carlos_trevisan.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/ryan_powers.aspxWhether it is building computer networks, bringing shoes to children who had none, or protecting systems that safeguard nations, Powers’ story and mission are linked to service. Powers is an example of the type of graduate student that USF’s Bellini College is attracting: resilient leaders with real-world experience, eager to gain advanced technical expertise.Lorie BriggsMon, 29 Sep 2025 13:46:19 Shifting missions: How one Marine found a future in cybersecurity at USFWhether it is building computer networks, bringing shoes to children who had none, or protecting systems that safeguard nations, Powers’ story and mission are linked to service. Powers is an example of the type of graduate student that USF’s Bellini College is attracting: resilient leaders with real-world experience, eager to gain advanced technical expertise.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/ryan_powers.aspxCybersecurityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2025/09/26/4-takeaways-spotlight-tampa-bay-artificial-intelligence/The Tampa Bay Times hosted a free community conversation around AI, in partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. Here’s what panelists said.External ArticleFri, 26 Sep 2025 19:08:31 4 takeaways from Spotlight Tampa Bay on artificial intelligenceThe Tampa Bay Times hosted a free community conversation around AI, in partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. Here’s what panelists said.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2025/09/26/4-takeaways-spotlight-tampa-bay-artificial-intelligence/Artificial Intelligence/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/ebraheem.aspxWhen you visit a doctor, you expect clear answers. But what happens when artificial intelligence joins the conversation? USF doctoral student Mohamed Ebraheem is working at the crossroads of medicine and computer science to make “voice AI” a tool that physicians and patients can trust.Benjamin HoskingMon, 22 Sep 2025 17:51:31 Explaining the black box: USF Bellini doctoral student helps clinicians decipher voice AI reasoningWhen you visit a doctor, you expect clear answers. But what happens when artificial intelligence joins the conversation? USF doctoral student Mohamed Ebraheem is working at the crossroads of medicine and computer science to make “voice AI” a tool that physicians and patients can trust.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/ebraheem.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/tech/usf-launches-floridas-first-ai-named-college-the-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing/Central 51���� Lifestyle Magazine calls the opening of USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing “a bold step to prepare students for careers in emerging technologies and national security — sectors experiencing exponential growth and urgent workforce needs.”External ArticleMon, 22 Sep 2025 09:46:28 USF Launches 51����’s First AI-Named College: The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and ComputingCentral 51���� Lifestyle Magazine calls the opening of USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing “a bold step to prepare students for careers in emerging technologies and national security — sectors experiencing exponential growth and urgent workforce needs.”51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/tech/usf-launches-floridas-first-ai-named-college-the-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing//ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/isadora.aspxIsadora Grasel grew up surrounded by medicine. Her parents are doctors, her uncle practices medicine and her great-grandfather was a World War II physician in Germany. She thought she might follow the same path. Saving lives and serving others was something she felt called to do.Lorie BriggsThu, 18 Sep 2025 17:09:51 Choosing Computer Science Over MedicineIsadora Grasel grew up surrounded by medicine. Her parents are doctors, her uncle practices medicine and her great-grandfather was a World War II physician in Germany. She thought she might follow the same path. Saving lives and serving others was something she felt called to do.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/isadora.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/charlie_martino.aspxAs one of USF’s first master’s students studying AI, Charitie Martino wants to fuse computer modeling with how the mind works. She wants to take those hard-to-pin-down concepts in psychology – things like memory, attention, and learning – throw them into models that AI computers can test, and measure to see what happens.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:58:06 Turning Ideas into AlgorithmsAs one of USF’s first master’s students studying AI, Charitie Martino wants to fuse computer modeling with how the mind works. She wants to take those hard-to-pin-down concepts in psychology – things like memory, attention, and learning – throw them into models that AI computers can test, and measure to see what happens.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/charlie_martino.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cisco-yavuz.aspxThe 51����’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is joining forces with Cisco Research and leading researchers from Purdue, Rutgers and Northeastern to prepare for the next wave of cyberthreats in post-quantum cybersecurity.Benjamin HoskingMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:42:08 Preparing for the next wave of cyberthreats: USF and Cisco Research at the forefront of post-quantum cybersecurity researchThe 51����’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is joining forces with Cisco Research and leading researchers from Purdue, Rutgers and Northeastern to prepare for the next wave of cyberthreats in post-quantum cybersecurity.Post-Quantum Cybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cisco-yavuz.aspxComputing,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxWhen Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.Lorie BriggsMon, 15 Sep 2025 15:05:49 From Criminology to CybersecurityWhen Eduarda Koop was growing up in Brazil, she used to joke that she wanted to be a hacker. She never imagined that it could actually become a career path.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/eduarda_koop.aspxCybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/chandra_kambhamettu.aspxWith more than three decades of experience in academia and industry, including work at NASA in the 1990s, Chandra Kambhamettu believes that deep research and real-world problem solving aren’t mutually exclusive. They’re inseparable.Lorie BriggsMon, 25 Aug 2025 15:25:56 From hurricanes to hidden threats: advanced computing research that can save people and the planetWith more than three decades of experience in academia and industry, including work at NASA in the 1990s, Chandra Kambhamettu believes that deep research and real-world problem solving aren’t mutually exclusive. They’re inseparable.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/chandra_kambhamettu.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-tech-can-see-around-corners-through-obstacles/Typical X-ray machines, including those found in hospitals and airports, can scan objects from about three feet away. Researchers at the 51���� have achieved 97% accuracy at a mile.External ArticleWed, 20 Aug 2025 15:42:58 USF tech can see around corners, through obstaclesTypical X-ray machines, including those found in hospitals and airports, can scan objects from about three feet away. Researchers at the 51���� have achieved 97% accuracy at a mile.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-tech-can-see-around-corners-through-obstacles/Artificial Intelligence,Computing,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_michelle_mcaveety.aspxBefore she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.Lorie BriggsMon, 18 Aug 2025 10:38:34 Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber PathBefore she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_michelle_mcaveety.aspxCyberherd,Cybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/anzhelika_kurnikova.aspxGoogle intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”Lorie BriggsMon, 18 Aug 2025 09:32:57 From Scratch Projects to Google InternshipGoogle intern Anzhelika Kurnikova spent her summer working in New York City, contributing to real-projects for a global technology giant. “I can’t share all the details,” she said, “but we are focused on making sure the systems work well and can scale. It is less about what is flashy and more about what is functional.”Google Internship/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/anzhelika_kurnikova.aspxComputing,Researchhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/ai-human-thought-processes-1.7604789In this CBC article, faculty member John Licato says the amount of AI and bot-generated content we're consuming is higher than it's ever been, and will likely increase. That could bring challenges: "When you have AI that's continually trained on its own data, things like biases get worse after multiple generations. Mistakes get worse after every generation," he says.External ArticleThu, 14 Aug 2025 09:17:21 Chatbots learned to write from us. Can AI now change the way we think?In this CBC article, faculty member John Licato says the amount of AI and bot-generated content we're consuming is higher than it's ever been, and will likely increase. That could bring challenges: "When you have AI that's continually trained on its own data, things like biases get worse after multiple generations. Mistakes get worse after every generation," he says.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/ai-human-thought-processes-1.7604789/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxThe 51����’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.Lorie BriggsWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:57:41 USF CyberHerd captures first place at world’s largest hacker conferenceThe 51����’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.cyberherd/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/defcon33.aspxCyberherd,Cybersecurity/innovative-education/news/2025/building-confidence-one-line-of-code-at-a-time.aspxPazos Revilla also helps students practice and advance their skills through competitive teams like the USF CyberHerd, a competitive team that represents USF in cybersecurity competitions. In this context, he has witnessed how even in competitions new technologies like AI are making an impact and changing the way we work and interact with services and complex systems.External ArticleWed, 06 Aug 2025 16:24:35 Building Confidence, One Line of Code at a TimePazos Revilla also helps students practice and advance their skills through competitive teams like the USF CyberHerd, a competitive team that represents USF in cybersecurity competitions. In this context, he has witnessed how even in competitions new technologies like AI are making an impact and changing the way we work and interact with services and complex systems.51����: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/building-confidence-one-line-of-code-at-a-time.aspx/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_sayde_king.aspxCan artificial intelligence detect deception? Should it? And what role does human bias play in how machines learn to "read" us? These questions drove Sayde King’s doctoral research at the 51����, where her work on AI deception led to a job offer before graduation.Lorie BriggsWed, 06 Aug 2025 13:10:59 Exploring the limits of AI in detecting deceptionCan artificial intelligence detect deception? Should it? And what role does human bias play in how machines learn to "read" us? These questions drove Sayde King’s doctoral research at the 51����, where her work on AI deception led to a job offer before graduation.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_sayde_king.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_grant_stevens.aspxAs a middle schooler, Grant Stevens wanted unlimited lives for some video games. “My first foray into cybersecurity was as a little kid, hacking to gain advantages in a game. Now, I am gaining the education needed to prevent serious malicious hacking and safeguard systems."Lorie BriggsWed, 06 Aug 2025 10:39:39 It all started with unlimited livesAs a middle schooler, Grant Stevens wanted unlimited lives for some video games. “My first foray into cybersecurity was as a little kid, hacking to gain advantages in a game. Now, I am gaining the education needed to prevent serious malicious hacking and safeguard systems."51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_grant_stevens.aspxCyberherd,Cybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_fahada_alathel.aspxThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:07:33 Fahada AlathelThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_fahada_alathel.aspx/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_alexis_lara-ramirez.aspxThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:06:55 Alexis Lara-RamirezThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_alexis_lara-ramirez.aspx/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_anne_utegen.aspxThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:06:08 Anne UtegenThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_anne_utegen.aspx/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_andrew_chettipally.aspxThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:12 Andrew ChettipallyThe Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing ambassadors expand outreach and improve engagement among students in the College with events designed for the USF community.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/student_spotlight_andrew_chettipally.aspx/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/fall_new_faculty.aspxThe 51���� Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will officially launch on Aug. 25, powered by an ambitious mission, a transformational gift and a high-caliber team of researchers and educators. Fourteen newly hired faculty are joining the college, bringing expertise in machine learning, trustworthy artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, hardware systems and biomedical applications.Lorie BriggsTue, 05 Aug 2025 16:43:22 Top scholars, instructors join USF's newest collegeThe 51���� Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will officially launch on Aug. 25, powered by an ambitious mission, a transformational gift and a high-caliber team of researchers and educators. Fourteen newly hired faculty are joining the college, bringing expertise in machine learning, trustworthy artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, hardware systems and biomedical applications.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/fall_new_faculty.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,Research/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 10:59:33 Imaging the impossible: USF researcher pushing boundaries of what we can seeWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Research/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 16:25:22 How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/award-winning-professor-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-track-deadliest-animal.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+July+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=New+graphic+novel+aims+to+dispel+breast+cancer%E2%80%99s+%E2%80%98female+disease%E2%80%99+myth+and+educate+men+on+risksThanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, USF faculty are developing a trap that uses artificial intelligence to identify the disease-carrying insects.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 16:20:37 Award-winning professor uses artificial intelligence to track world’s deadliest animalThanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, USF faculty are developing a trap that uses artificial intelligence to identify the disease-carrying insects.Award-winning professor uses artificial intelligence to track world’s deadliest animal/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/award-winning-professor-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-track-deadliest-animal.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+July+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=New+graphic+novel+aims+to+dispel+breast+cancer%E2%80%99s+%E2%80%98female+disease%E2%80%99+myth+and+educate+men+on+risksArtificial Intelligence,Research/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspx?utm_source=linkedin%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 16:05:21 How AI is revolutionizing travel planningArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.How AI is revolutionizing travel planning/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspx?utm_source=linkedin%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsArtificial Intelligence/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxCollege students spent the summer at the 51����’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 16:46:59 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing hosts inaugural summer research program ahead of fall launchCollege students spent the summer at the 51����’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.Denilo at a computer examining his robot on the screen/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxResearch/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 51���� 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 USF 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 51���� has partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to prepare its K-12 educators to lead in the age of AI.51����: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2025/usf-equipping-k-12-teachers-with-tools-for-an-ai-powered-future.aspxArtificial Intelligencehttps://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.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wfla.com/news/florida/the-implications-are-frightening-cybersecurity-experts-weigh-in-following-ai-impersonation-marco-rubio/Cybersecurityhttps://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/USF 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.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-general-hospital-usf-developing-artificial-intelligence-monitor-nicu-babys-pain-real-timeArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/ai-to-track-facial-expressions-to-detect-ptsd-symptoms-in-children/Analytics India magazine story features USF 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 USF work related to an AI system that can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/ai-to-track-facial-expressions-to-detect-ptsd-symptoms-in-children/Artificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://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. USF 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. USF built an entire college around emerging technologies, combining technical training with business education because students need both skills to succeed.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/07/08/ai-and-entrepreneurship-education-preparing-students-to-lead/Artificial Intelligence/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 USF 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: USF 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 USF 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,Research/business/news/2025/hackabull2025.aspxMore than 300 students turned ideas into real-world solutions at USF’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 USF's largest hackathonMore than 300 students turned ideas into real-world solutions at USF’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.aspxCybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the 51���� for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Lorie BriggsTue, 08 Jul 2025 10:20:05 USF awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity educationThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the 51���� for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.robert karam/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxCybersecurity,Research/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.Lorie BriggsThu, 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.51����: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/brendon_johnson.aspxArtificial Intelligence/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxA cross-disciplinary team at the 51���� 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 USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDA cross-disciplinary team at the 51���� 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,Researchhttps://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 Intelligencehttps://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.51����: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://apnews.com/article/iran-trump-cybersecurity-hacking-9009bff8425d97366e9423b50fb52edfCybersecurity