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Women in HPC & AI Panel and Luncheon

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UF Information Technology hosts semesterly Women in HPC & AI panel discussions to celebrate and promote women working in research computing and AI. These panels generate lively and collegial conversations and are thought-provoking as well as great networking opportunities. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the Spring 2023 event, which is free and includes lunch:

Date and Time: Wednesday, February 22 │ 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Health Science Center Library, Communicore Building C1-121
Registration: Attend the Spring 2023 Panel and Lunch

The Spring 2023 panelists are:
• Dr. Azra Bihorac, Senior Associate Dean for Research Affairs at College of Medicine; Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesiology
• Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, Associate Professor, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences
• Dr. Shreya Saxena, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Dr. Borui Zhang, Natural Language Processing Specialist, Academic Research Consulting and Services, George A. Smathers Libraries

UF’s Women in HPC & AI chapter provides mentoring opportunities and resources for female students and research community members. Space for the event is limited, so please register early. Anyone with questions about the university’s WHPC & AI chapter is welcome to contact AI Support Team Lead Ying Zhang.

Supporting Women in High Performance Computing and AI

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To celebrate and promote women’s participation in high performance computing and artificial intelligence, UF Information Technology is hosting a Women in HPC & AI panel discussion and luncheon event on Thursday, December 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. This in-person panel will be held in the UF Informatics Institute (CSE Room E252) and is free, but pre-registration is required. Lunch is included with your registration. The panelists are:

• Dr. Bonnie Dorr, Professor, Department of Computer & Information Science Engineering
• Dr. Mei He, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics
• Dr. Heidi Boisvert, Assistant Professor, School of Theatre+Dance
• Dr. Sarah Moeller, Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics

Space for the event is limited. Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) is an international organization working to build a diverse and inclusive workforce by promoting the role of women in computing. UF’s Women in HPC & AI is the local chapter of WHPC. Its aim is to offer mentoring opportunities and resources for female students, faculty, and staff while building a strong cross-disciplinary professional network across UF. Anyone with questions is welcome to email Applications Specialist and AI Support Team Lead Ying Zhang.