Whether you’re a prospective student, an industry partner, or simply curious about the program, we’d love to connect with you. Explore the options below to stay informed, connect with faculty, and engage with our community.
Upcoming Events
January 14, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Coffee Chat @ the Greenhouse Bar
Meet with CS and ISE reps in a casual forum at the Greenhouse Bar in Brooklyn to ask any questions you have about UF Jax Engineering programs. The Greenhouse Bar. 200 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 Jacksonville, FL 32202
January 29, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Discover UF Jacksonville: Graduate Preview Night
Join us at the downtown library for a preview of the UF programs coming to Jacksonville. • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Location: Jacksonville Main Public Library (303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
February 6, 2026
12:00 PM Noon
MSEM Zoom Info Session
Click the title to Register! Join the MSEM team online in Zoom for an overview of the program. Ask questions in the chat and learn about what the MSEM program can do for you.
February 25, 2026
11:30 AM
Lunch & Learn: Graduate Education Pathways for Jacksonville Professionals
Designed for Jacksonville-area professionals who are considering graduate school at UF Jax but have not yet decided on a program. The session is intentionally exploratory and advising-oriented, focused on helping attendees understand different types of graduate pathways and how to determine program fit. The Jessie (40 E. Adams St – downtown)
March 3, 2026
TBD – online
Is Graduate School Right for You?
This 30-minute virtual session is designed for early-stage, undecided potential students and focuses on assessing readiness, timing, and goals for graduate study.
March 18, 2026
TBD – in person
Lunch & Learn: Meet the Faculty
This event gives prospective students direct access to UF faculty through brief program spotlights and Q&A, helping them better understand program fit early in the decision process
April 2, 2026
TBD – online
Crafting a Strong Graduate Application
This 30-minute virtual session focuses on what admissions committees look for in competitive applications, including alignment between academic preparation, professional experience, and program expectations, as well as common application components and next steps.
April 23, 2026
TBD
FutureScape Jax: Design Your Impact
This experiential event introduces prospective students to UF Jacksonville through interdisciplinary themes, industry context, and short program touchpoints. Rather than formal presentations, the event emphasizes exploration, problem-solving, and demonstrating how UF graduate programs connect to Jacksonville’s workforce and innovation ecosystem.
Contact Information
Our MSEM team of administrators and faculty are here to help you and/or your organization advance through innovation, leadership, and technical excellence. Feel free to reach out and get connected with us.
Shantih (Tee) Spanton, PhD. is the associate director of the MSEM program in Jacksonville.
Most student, employer, and/or outreach questions should be addressed to her at msem@ise.ufl.edu.
Feel free to set up a one-on-one Zoom or phone call meeting at a time that works for you.
Once the temporary downtown MSEM program office is ready, she would love it if you stopped by to meet with her.
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MSEM Program
Phone: 352-294-3432
Email: msem@ise.ufl.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:
UF MSEM Program
801 Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Phone: 352-392 1464
Fax: 352-392 3537
Email: info@ise.ufl.edu
Office: 303 Weil Hall
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
P.O. Box 116595
Gainesville, FL 32611-6595