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The Florida National Security Summit

Friday August 14, 2026

The Florida National Security Summit Now scheduled for Friday, March 26 through Saturday, March 27, 2026 Registration info coming soon. Bookmark this page to check back monthly for schedule, speaker, and other updates/announcements.

Student Spotlight: Uthra Madhavan

Friday May 15, 2026

“My experience at the University of Florida has been incredibly meaningful, both academically and personally. UF has given me an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and community engagement are truly encouraged. Working with Dr. Domenic Forte and contributing to Cyber-Informed Engineering research through FINS gave me the opportunity to apply my prior desalination infrastructure experience […]

FINS Students Win Top Prize at UF AI Days’ “Gator Hack” for Human-Centered AI Research Tool

Tuesday October 28, 2025

SMART Scholar Enrique Medici Visits AFTAC

Wednesday August 27, 2025

At the Florida Institute for National security (FINS), we’re thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of one of our own — graduate student Enrique Medici. Guided by FINS faculty member Dr. Kyle Cameron Hartig, Enrique recently participated in the prestigious U.S. Air Force SMART Scholar Program and attended an immersive visit to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) at Patrick Space Force Base on June 26, 2025.

Domenic Forte Recognized as ACM Distinguished Speaker

Monday April 14, 2025

FINS is proud to share that its Associate Director, Dr. Domenic Forte, has been honored as an ACM Distinguished Speaker. This recognition is part of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)’s prestigious program, which highlights individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to computer science, technology, and information security.

Support FINS this Giving Day

Monday February 17, 2025

FINS Celebrates Important Workforce Development Milestone with Graduation of 1st FTP Cohort

Monday February 10, 2025

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.

FINS Talent Pipeline Program Featured in UF News

Friday October 25, 2024

FINS’ Talent Pipeline (FTP) Program continues to garner attention across campus and beyond.

FINS EPA with NSA

Thursday August 1, 2024

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 work experience.

FINS Faculty Op-Ed: “GenAI is transforming higher education, and Florida is leading the way.”

Thursday July 11, 2024

In a recent Tampa Bay Times article, FINS faculty, Dr. Sid Dobrin, weighs in on the impact that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is having on higher education and how Florida colleges and universities, including the University of Florida (UF), are embracing and guiding its implementation, thus playing a pivotal role in ushering in the coming AI-savvy workforce.

FINS Faculty Play Pivotal Role in New Cybersecurity-Focused IARPA Project

Wednesday May 29, 2024

FINS faculty, Dr. Bonnie J. Dorr and Sonja M. Schmer-Galunder, are among the recipients of a new, large, multi-institutional award from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) agency – the research arm of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence- that delves into the psychology of cyber attackers.

FINS Talent Pipeline Program: Pioneering the Future of National Security and Defense Research

Friday March 29, 2024

The FINS leadership team “is an integral part of a groundbreaking $992,000 initiative at UF called Charting the Course to Preeminence in National Security Leadership.”

Olivia Dizon-Paradis Receives Honorable Mention for the Madelyn Lockhart Fellowship Award

Tuesday February 27, 2024

On February 20th, FINS Research Graduate Assistant and PhD Candidate, Olivia Dizon-Paradis, was awarded an honorable mention for the Madelyn Lockhart Fellowship by the Association for Academic Women (AAW).