<p>UF is a very big possibility for me, pretty much a no brainer if I stay in-state. I was wondering if anyone had information on the computer science program. I am definitely going into computer science (have known for a long time), and would really like a quality program. </p>
<p>A few questions I had in mind:
-How does the program measure up to other state school's programs? (someone told me UCF was better)
-Is there any undergrad research available?
-How are the jobs right after graduation? I really want to work for a big tech company in cali (think google, apple, sun etc) but I know they are very competitive; can UF grads compete for jobs like that?
-How are the professors?</p>
<p>Any info is appreciated, especially anything firsthand.</p>
<p>UF is by far the best in the state when it comes to engineering and its related fields. UF students have asolutely no problems getting high-tech jobs anywhere in the country. In fact many of the top engineering/technology companies have UF as a top 15 recruiting university. </p>
<p>Professors on the other hand might be less geared towards teaching. I say this because UF engineering is very heavily focused on research. Almost all of those professors are researchers first and teachers second and therefore might find a few of them may not be as good at teaching as others in the department. Don't get me wrong. You will definitely learn a lot and you will definitely be challenged by the professors and the students in your class.</p>
<p>There is undergraduate research available for sure but I'm not sure what the current process is to obtain them. You could also sign up during your senior year to work on really cool projects in the IPPD program:</p>
<p>Take a look at all the projects that undergrad students have worked on since 1996. Here is a fraction of the 2007-2008 projects:</p>
<p>ASRC/NASA (USTDC)
Automated Testing of the Space Shuttle Hold-Down Posts
Description: Develop a human machine interface and programmable logic controller and specify a hydraulic charging unit to automatically operate a test fixture for space shuttle hold-down posts.</p>
<p>Honeywell Space Systems
Description: Using commercial-off-the-shelf Xilinx FPGA boards, create a dependable multi-processor system that runs under Linux and has high speed serial interconnects via Rapid I/O. Upon completion of the high bandwidth links, test various bit error rate protocols for noise immunity and reliability.</p>
<p>Invivo (Philips)
Active Noise Cancellation for MRI Headphones
Description: Develop an active noise control system for integration into an audio-visual system delivering information and entertainment to patients inside an MRI machine.</p>
<p>Lockheed Martin
High-Velocity Projectile Impact Sensor Technology
Description: Design a sensor network, computer control, and detection algorithms for sensing projectiles during their impact. Test the sensor network for accuracy and robustness.</p>
<p>Raytheon Systems
Wireless Operator Speech Source Surround
Description: Design and build a system for connection of multiple VOIP phones to a wireless single phone with simulated 3-D source locations.</p>