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At USF’s first AI camp, teens explore technology’s limits, potential
High school students from across Florida spent a week exploring artificial intelligence at the University of South Florida’s inaugural AI summer camp, where hands-on projects, ethical discussions and faculty mentorship introduced them to the technology shaping tomorrow’s workforce while inspiring future studies and careers in the rapidly evolving field.
July 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF doctoral student helps develop AI tool to help seniors spot scams
Growing up on a steady diet of crime dramas and mystery novels, USF doctoral student Marlena Bolton developed a fascination with investigations that ultimately led her into cybercrime research. Today, she's helping create an AI-powered chatbot designed to help older adults identify scams, avoid fraud and recover from cybercrime.
July 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence
Safety and innovation are complementary for the future of agentic AI
As AI agents become more autonomous and capable of interacting with one another, new safety and security challenges emerge. USF Bellini Assistant Professor Anshuman Chhabra's latest research explores how to build trustworthy agentic AI while advancing applications ranging from flood prediction and hearing aids to online content moderation.
July 9, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web Services
The new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.
June 30, 2026Cybersecurity, Research
USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement Competition
Sahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.
June 29, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
USF Announces $1.5 Million Gift from ReliaQuest to Advance AI and Cybersecurity Education
A generous $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest will expand programming and establish the first-ever named professorship in the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The investment builds on a longstanding partnership between USF and ReliaQuest, helping attract world-class faculty, bolster research and enhance student learning while advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education in high-demand fields.
June 25, 2026Cybersecurity
USF doctoral student earns fellowship for energy-efficient AI research
USF doctoral student Sabrina Hassan Moon has earned a Dissertation Completion Fellowship to advance research aimed at making artificial intelligence faster, more reliable and more energy efficient on everyday devices. Her work explores innovative approaches to edge computing that could improve the performance of technologies ranging from wearable health monitors to smart sensors and connected systems.
June 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence
AI Course Companion expands in the Bellini College
A $25,000 Florida High Tech Corridor award will help expand the Bellini College’s AI Course Companion, an AI-powered learning tool embedded in Canvas that uses instructor-approved course materials to support student learning. The funding will help measure its impact on student success, broaden adoption beyond computing courses and support future implementation across USF and other institutions.
June 15, 2026Artificial Intelligence
Bellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summit
Bellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.
June 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
USF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in education
As the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.
June 11, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Bellini College broadens AI instruction with new courses and curriculum enhancements
The Bellini College is expanding artificial intelligence education across its curriculum, introducing new AI-focused courses and integrating AI modules into software engineering and cybersecurity classes. The updates provide students with hands-on experience using emerging technologies while emphasizing responsible, real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.
June 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
High school students get hands-on AI experience at USF summer camp
High school students can explore artificial intelligence through a five-day immersive summer intensive at the University of South Florida. Led by Bellini College faculty, the program offers hands-on experience with machine learning, generative AI and real-world data. Students will build applications, visit research labs and present projects, gaining insight into AI careers while developing foundational technical skills and teamwork skills.
May 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence