{"id":39,"date":"2025-09-25T19:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.eng.ufl.edu\/msem\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:22:20","slug":"connect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"container-fluid p-0 w-100 hero-split-container\"><div class=\"hero-wrapper hero-split-wrapper\"><div class=\"split-hero-content\"><div class=\"split-hero-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"banner_subtitle\"><p class=\"banner_subtitle_text\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"banner_title\"><h1>Connect!<\/h1><br \/><p class=\"hero__excerpt\">Join us in our next online MSEM Zoom info session scheduled: March 17 at 12PM EST (Noon)<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ufl.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_FOi6WqHgSxOMIyqQJlloTg \" class=\"button animated-border-button button-border-orange button-text-light\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Register Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-bg-img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2025\/09\/squad-3370836_19201.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"fullwidth-text-block\"><div class=\"container px-0\"><div class=\"row align-items-start\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a prospective student, an industry partner, or simply curious about the program, we\u2019d love to connect with you. Explore the options below to stay informed, connect with faculty, and engage with our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-animated-border\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/news-events\/subscribe-to-mailing-list\/\">Subscribe for Updates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-animated-border\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:mailto:msem@ise.ufl.edu\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-animated-border\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/for-employers\/\">Industry Partner Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-event-shell\"><section class=\"event-shell\"><div class=\"event-shell-wrapper\"><div class=\"col-12 text-center\"><h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"event-shell-carousel py-5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ufl.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_FOi6WqHgSxOMIyqQJlloTg \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">March 17, 2026<\/p><p class=\"time\">12:00 PM Noon<\/p><hr \/><h3>MSEM Zoom Info Session<\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ufjaxpathwaysmarch.eventbrite.com \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">March 18, 2026<\/p><p class=\"time\">12:00 PM Noon<\/p><hr \/><h3>Lunch &amp; Learn: Graduate Education Pathways for Jacksonville Professionals <\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">Click to Register! Lunch is provided! An in-person catered lunch event for working professionals in the Jacksonville area who are early in the process and exploring whether graduate school is the right next step.  The Jessie, Room 219 (40 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL). <\/p><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ufl.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_nxPdl2WMRJ-j8ud09AVqCQ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">March 19, 2026<\/p><p class=\"time\">5:00 PM<\/p><hr \/><h3>MSEM Zoom Info Session<\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"TBD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">March TBD<\/p><p class=\"time\">2:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p><hr \/><h3>Coffee Chat @TBD<\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">Meet with CS and ISE reps in a casual forum to ask any questions you have about UF Jax Engineering programs. <\/p><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"REGISTRATION TO COME!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">April 2, 2026<\/p><p class=\"time\">TBD &#8211; online<\/p><hr \/><h3>Crafting a Strong Graduate Application<\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"upcoming-events-item slick-slide event-link\"><div class=\"inner-txt\"><p class=\"date\">April 23, 2026<\/p><p class=\"time\">TBD<\/p><hr \/><h3>Launch with US<\/h3><p class=\"event-subtext\">(Registration coming soon!) An in-person evening event for prospective students to meet with program directors and faculty, to understand the opportunity in front of them, see why this is the right time to apply, and leave with real momentum toward next steps for Fall 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2025\/10\/Shantih-Spanton-Headshot_260x400-e1759350435531.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p>Shantih (Tee) Spanton, PhD. is the associate director of the MSEM program in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most student, employer, and\/or outreach questions should be addressed to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to set up a one-on-one Zoom or phone call meeting at a time that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the temporary downtown MSEM program office is ready, she would love it if you stopped by to meet with her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/people\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/people\/\">Click here for &gt;&gt;&gt; Individual Faculty and Staff Contacts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSEM Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;352-294-3432<br><a href=\"mailto:msem@ise.ufl.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:msem@ise.ufl.edu\">Email the MSEM Program team<\/a><br><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br>UF MSEM Program<br>801 Bay Street<br>Jacksonville, FL 32204<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;352-392 1464<br><strong>Fax:<\/strong>&nbsp;352-392 3537<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@ise.ufl.edu\">info@ise.ufl.edu<\/a><br><strong>Office:<\/strong>&nbsp;303 Weil Hall<br><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br>Department of Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering<br>P.O. Box 116595<br>Gainesville, FL 32611-6595<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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