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Anthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout
Cybersecurity researcher Simon Ou is bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice through a cross-disciplinary approach that unites computer science and anthropology. His work examines human behavior, burnout and decision-making inside security operations centers, using real-world insights and emerging AI tools to improve workflows, boost productivity and create cybersecurity solutions professionals will actually use.
January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
Arnie Bellini receives President鈥檚 Fellow Medallion at graduation exercises
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF鈥檚 President鈥檚 Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellini鈥檚 leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the region鈥檚 technology and conservation efforts.
December 19, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
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
USF鈥檚 Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremonies
黑料爆料 in USF鈥檚 Bellini College participated in the college鈥檚 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
USF鈥檚 Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforce
USF鈥檚 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
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 College鈥檚 inaugural commencement
USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month鈥檚 fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college鈥檚 technology-focused disciplines and joins USF鈥檚 long-standing academic regalia tradition.
December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research
Cross-discipline research meetings fuel ideas for future collaboration projects
USF鈥檚 Bellini College's cross-disciplinary research connects AI, cybersecurity and computing faculty with partners across campus and Tampa General Hospital. Recent meetings have highlighted research collaborations in virtual reality training, augmented reality design, PTSD assessment tools and medical research that uses AI technology.
November 24, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Research
USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity
Inspired by a guest speaker to make an impact with research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool to support patients and their doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and understandable.
November 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
Hao Zheng receives NSF grant, a Best Paper Award for system-on-chip design validation
USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing Associate Professor Hao Zheng has received an NSF grant and a Best Paper Award from ISQED 2025 for developing a new framework for System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation with a focus on analyzing cross-block communications within SoC designs to reduce validation complexity.
November 13, 2025Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
What a detour can teach You: Julia Kelly鈥檚 journey back to college and forward into IT
Kelly鈥檚 path to a new career wound through late-night shifts and 40-hour work weeks as an assistant manager at Wendy鈥檚, course mix-ups, anxiety and unexpected opportunities. She now understands, those detours weren鈥檛 roadblocks--they were part of the route, and sometimes the best paths aren鈥檛 the straight ones.
November 13, 2025Computing