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Arnie Bellini receives Presidents Fellow Medallion at graduation exercises
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USFs Presidents Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellinis leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the regions technology and conservation efforts.
December 19, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

New study shows how microearthquakes can help unlock geothermal power
USF assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. By combining physics with AI, his team can predict underground rock permeability, a key factor for efficient heat extraction. This innovative approach could accelerate renewable energy development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
December 19, 2025Research

TechX Florida 2025 conference attracts top companies and students
More than 350 students and professionals gathered at USF for the student-led TechX Florida Artificial Intelligence Conference, organized by the IEEE Computer Society. Planned entirely by students, the event featured industry speakers from leading companies, hands-on workshops, panel discussions and a career fair that connected students with major employers.
December 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USFs Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremonies
Students in USFs Bellini College participated in the colleges inaugural professional inductions that celebrated their transition into the engineering and computer science fields. Engineering students took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony, while computer science students received pins symbolizing their professional commitment.
December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USFs Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforce
USFs Bellini College has a new career advising team to help students navigate the fast-moving tech job market. The new team offers tailored support in resume building, technical interviews, internships and long-term career planning.
December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USF senior finds her stride helping to build AI tool for campus parking
USF senior Heather Ho helped develop an AI system that estimates parking availability in high-traffic garages, transforming her classroom learning into a real-world solution for students. Once a shy commuter unsure of her path, Ho found confidence, community and direction through hands-on work that strengthened the parking app.
December 11, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing

USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosis
USF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, shes preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.
December 8, 2025Cybersecurity

Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities
About 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.
December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini Colleges inaugural commencement
USFs Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this months fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the colleges technology-focused disciplines and joins USFs long-standing academic regalia tradition.
December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research

Gait Analysis: Doctoral Students Research Helps AI Walk the Walk
What began as a masters project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.
December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research
In this Fox 13 Tampa Bay story about Black Friday shopping, faculty member Karni Chagal-Feferkorn warns people to be mindful of the risks that come with AI-powered toys, pointing out that while many have great educational purposes, some have shown worrisome behavior and parents should exercise caution and monitor their childrens use of the toys.
December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
A Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake celebrity, highlighting how deceptive imposter scams can be. Associate Dean Larry Hall spoke with a WTSP reporter about rising online fraud, urging vigilance and suggesting cues that might help people determine that a video might not be real.
December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity