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Dr. Fernando Torre, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag\u00fcez, will visit the University of Florida through UNIDOS HSI<\/a> to foster connections and collaboration across institutions. Dr. Torre specializes in human-computer interaction (HCI) and social computing, with research spanning UI\/UX design, behavioral analytics, cross-cultural usability, generative AI, serious games, and digital learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of his visit, he will present the Engineering Education Seminar, \u201cFrom Interfaces to Classrooms: An HCI Perspective on Engineering Education,\u201d on Friday, September 11, at 9:35 AM in NSC 520. The seminar will explore how principles from HCI can inform teaching and engineering education, including Dr. Torre\u2019s plans to investigate generative AI roleplay through an upcoming NSF RIEF proposal. The seminar is free and open to all. Graduate students are also invited to meet with Dr. Torre on Wednesday, September 9, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM to discuss his research, share their interests, and explore career pathways. To sign up to meet with Dr. Torre, please contact Dr. Sindia Rivera-Jim\u00e9nez (rivera.jimenez@eng.ufl.edu<\/a>) or visit <\/strong>this agenda link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details: Friday, September 11, 2026 | 9:35 AM | Room NSC 520<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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