The University of Florida (UF) has entered into an Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the National Security Agency (NSA). The partnership will seek to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) education at UF by enabling technical exchanges, as well as the sharing of educational materials and equipment between the two entities. Moreover, as a result of this agreement, any UF student or faculty would have access to a wide pool of resources and expertise – all while gaining invaluable experience working.

The Florida Institute for National Security (FINS) proudly marked a significant milestone this January with the successful completion of the inaugural cohort of the FINS Talent Pipeline (FTP) Program. The conclusion ceremony, held on campus on the 17th, celebrated not only the achievements of the students but also FINS’ commitment to meeting its mission of producing a talent pipeline of AI and data science-knowledgeable professionals in support of national security.

The FINS Talent Pipeline (FTP) program is drawing attention across campus and beyond. As news about our institute’s innovative initiative spreads, the buzz is reaching key stakeholders from the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), a worldwide industrial complex made up of more than 100,000 companies – domestic and foreign – that includes subcontractors, as well as facilities that research, design, produce, deliver, and maintain military systems. Several DIB entitles have already reached out to FINS and UF leadership to find out more about the program and partnership opportunities.