USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

Bellini College Launch Dean Sudeep Sarkar participated in a panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence at the 15th Annual NAI Conference.

Moderated by USF President Moez Limayem, the panel included Rob Duncan, President’s Distinguished Chair in Physics at Texas Tech University; Hossam Haick, dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology; and Robert Hayes, acting chief AI officer and acting chief data officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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.

High school students get hands-on AI experience at USF summer camp University of South Florida

This week, the Bellini College team took a trip to St. Petersburg to attend PoweredUP, a regional technology conference, that brought together industry leaders, professionals and students to explore topics in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The University of South Florida partnered with Microsoft to expand the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot across campus, empowering students, faculty and staff to develop AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. Among the student ambassadors featured is Angelin Benny, a cybersecurity graduate, who helped create tools that saved university departments significant time and resources. Check it out here:

USF student ambassadors boost Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption and time to value | Microsoft Customer Stories Using student ambassadors to speed up adoption of Copilot across the university community inspires staff, reveals elegant solutions, and powers ROI.

Join us for the AI in K–12 Education Summit at the University of South Florida, taking place June 9-10 on the Tampa campus!

This two-day event brings together educators, researchers, and technology leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching and learning.

Expect:
✅ Expert-led sessions and keynote speakers
✅ Hands-on workshops with real classroom AI tools
✅ Networking with educators across the region
✅ Practical strategies for responsible and effective AI use

Whether you’re new to AI or already integrating it into your classroom, this summit offers valuable insights and actionable ideas.

👉 Learn more & register: https://usfeducreate.com/ai-summit/index.php

At the 2026 Voice AI Symposium, researchers highlighted how collaboration between clinicians and computer scientists is shaping the future of healthcare AI. Workshops and panels explored explainable models, real-world challenges, and new technologies using voice data. The event emphasized building trustworthy tools that translate innovation into practical patient care solutions and improving accuracy outcomes safety adoption across clinical everyday environments.

USF researcher leads workshop on explainable voice AI in healthcare at Voice AI Symposium University of South Florida

Last night, graduates from the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing celebrated a major milestone during commencement ceremonies surrounded by family, friends, faculty and fellow Bulls.

We are proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next. Go Bulls! 💚🤘

The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.

USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding University of South Florida

Students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were recognized during induction ceremonies celebrating their transition into engineering and technology professions. The event highlighted the ethical responsibilities of the field, honored graduates entering computer science, cybersecurity, information technology and engineering careers, and featured keynote remarks from physician, innovator and Bellini College advisory board member José Morey.

Stay tuned for more photos of the event!

Induction ceremonies recognize Bellini College students entering tech and engineering fields University of South Florida