USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.

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This weekend, 🎓graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing celebrated a major milestone as they crossed the commencement stage surrounded by family, friends, faculty and fellow Bulls.

Congratulations to our newest graduates! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your next chapter takes you.

Go Bulls! 💚💛

USF’s CyberHerd delivered impressive wins at this weekend’s DEF CON in Las Vegas – earning top finishes in several competitions – one of the world’s largest cybersecurity events.

The CyberHerd placed first in an attack-and-defend competition during the U.S. Cyber Con charity competition and first place in the ICS Village CTF, overcoming a deficit of more than 1,600 points to climb from near the bottom of the standings and beat 31 teams for the win.

The team also placed second in the Adversarial Village CTF, beating out 70 teams.

But that wasn’t all! CyberHerd member Michelle McAveety added another strong finish, taking second place in a jeopardy-style competition hosted by Hack The Box. Fagan Afandiyev also made CyberHerd history by presenting a talk on several Windows vulnerabilities he discovered, becoming the first team member to speak at DEF CON.

And the CyberHerd’s impact continues following graduation with Sanaan Wani, a former CyberHerd member who graduated from USF in May. Wani placed first in the AI Village CTF, beating more than 360 teams.

Congratulations to the entire CyberHerd! 🤘

Curious about how enter the world of AI and computing if you've already earned a different undergrad degree? Join the Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate virtual info session on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. ET to see how this online program can prepare you for a future master's degree. RSVP at hubs.li/Q03CXl-H0

What happens when health sciences, AI, music and video games come together? Megan Tran turned her interdisciplinary interests into an innovative game and an unexpected path into computing. Read how she did it here:

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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.

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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.

At USF’s first AI camp, teens explore technology’s limits, potential Professors in Tampa demystify artificial intelligence for high schoolers from across the state.

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.

Safety and innovation are complementary for the future of agentic AI University of South Florida

It's back! After attracting more than 7500 participants on its last run, AI Whisperer: A Microcourse in Crafting Prompts has returned by popular demand. If you missed your chance to participate in this free microcourse last spring, enroll now! usf.to/AIWhisperer

USF Bellini College Richard Rauscher, associate professor of instruction, recently traveled to Accra, Ghana, where he met with leadership, faculty and staff at the University of Ghana to explore opportunities for collaboration in education and research.

During his visit, Rauscher met with Jemima Anderson, dean of the International Programmes Office, and Nicholas Tete Kwaku Dzifa Dayie, professor of medical microbiology at the University of Ghana Medical School. He also engaged with faculty members across a range of disciplines, including computer science, bioengineering, economics, public health, and information technology.

These conversations highlight Bellini College's commitment to fostering international partnerships that advance innovation, expand educational opportunities, and create meaningful global impact.