ISE Updates: Spring 2026

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Welcome to the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering‘s digital newsletter. Each semester, you will receive a message from us highlighting departmental updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you.

New research seeks better understanding of complex AI systems

Thursday April 30, 2026

New research from the University of Florida sheds light on how AI systems learn, showing that simpler training methods can deliver reliable results with far less data—helping make artificial intelligence more efficient, accessible, and trustworthy.

ISE Spring 2026 Newsletter: A Message from the Chair

Friday April 24, 2026

Hello alumni, faculty and friends of the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering.

There is so much happening and expansion in ISE facilities this semester. Weeks after Dr. Herbert Wertheim toured our towering 3D concrete construction printer (of which we made a concrete UF logo to greet him), we cut the ribbon to officially establish this game-changing technology as a teaching and research tool.

UF researchers creating AI models to detect sinkhole trouble 

Wednesday April 8, 2026

UF researchers are developing AI models that combine satellite imagery, soil data and weather patterns to detect early indicators of sinkholes and improve risk prediction across Florida.

New lab welcomes advanced metal 3D printing technology

Friday April 3, 2026

Hidden within a controlled lab environment, UF’s new Renishaw AM-400 brings advanced metal 3D printing capabilities to students and researchers. The laser powder bed fusion system enables the creation of complex, lightweight components while opening new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Two ISE alumni join elite 2026 40 Gators Under 40 

Tuesday March 24, 2026

Two of this year’s 40 Gators Under 40 honorees are University of Florida engineering students who took different paths to professional success but share a common origin: UF’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

ISE Ambassadors demystify, elevate student experience 

Thursday March 12, 2026

ISE Ambassadors are strengthening the student experience in UF’s Industrial and Systems Engineering department through mentorship, career-building events and peer-led resources that help students navigate research, internships and professional opportunities.

Quest for helmet safety earns Ph.D. student top awards

Friday March 6, 2026

Gustavo Paulon’s quest to design smarter, safer helmets for first responders has earned two best paper awards from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group (OETG). 

From ISE graduate to tech entrepreneur

Friday March 6, 2026

From leading operations at Amazon to launching her own AI-powered design company, ISE alumna Sam Hockenberry has built a career fueled by curiosity, leadership and a relentless “yes” attitude that began during her time at the University of Florida.

ISE Updates: Fall 2025

Wednesday December 17, 2025

Welcome to the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering‘s digital newsletter. Each semester, you will receive a message from us highlighting departmental updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you.