UF Digital Worlds Institute

02/15/2024

Stand Up and Holler for the Digital Worlds Institute this Gator Nation Giving Day! 🐊

At Digital Worlds, we're dedicated to nurturing active student engagement and fostering success in every aspect. Our mission revolves around empowering students, both inside and outside the classroom, to become leaders thriving in the digital realm.

This Gator Nation Giving Day, let's shine a spotlight on the profound impact of Digital Worlds student-led organizations on student achievement. These clubs offer invaluable opportunities for students to hone their skills through workshops, connect with industry experts, and explore potential career paths through enriching experiences.

Your generosity today has the power to shape the future of a Digital Worlds student. Whether it's supporting mentorship programs, contributing to the Convergence Student Showcase, or funding professional networking excursions, your donation fuels the dreams of tomorrow's digital visionaries and innovators.

Stand up and holler for Digital Worlds! 📣 Visit the link below to give directly to Digital Worlds and make a difference today!

https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/digital-worlds-institute

02/17/2023

Thank you to all those who stood up and hollered for the Digital Worlds Institute this Gator Nation Giving Day. With your support, the institute exceeded its giving goal! These funds will go directly to supporting the various student-run organizations here at the institute.

Until next year, Gators. 🐊

02/16/2023

Gator Nation Giving Day is here! For the next 24 hours, help Digital Worlds top the leaderboards by giving a gift! Funds raised through giving day help student-run organizations like the BADAS Mentorship Program, BADAS Society, and more provide opportunities for professional growth.

From guest speakers to portfolio workshops, these student-run organizations offer numerous opportunities for students to network with others and learn through creative collaboration.

Don't know how much to give? Make it easy by donating the year you graduated from UF! Just visit the link below to give:

https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/digital-worlds-institute

02/09/2023

Save the date! Gator Nation Giving Day is coming up on Thursday, February 16. For a full 24 hours, Gators from around the globe will come together to give to their favorite programs and institutions at UF. 🐊

Gifts to the Digital Worlds Institute directly support student organizations like BADAS Society, the BADAS Mentorship Program, and other orgs that provide opportunities for students to develop their personal and professional goals.

To learn more about Giving Day and to give a gift on Feb. 16, visit https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/digital-worlds-institute

11/08/2022

For National First-Gen Day, DAS student Marzani Kirkland shared her experience being a first-generation college student and talked about how Digital Worlds has opened her eyes to endless career possibilities. She also gave advice to first-gen students just starting out in college.

10/24/2022

In order to understand how AI can be applied to the study of human body movement analysis, Digital Worlds faculty collaborated with colleagues from across the UF College of the Arts. From applications in dance move attribution efforts, to working with blockchain technology, this research is representative of the pursuit of digital convergence that's at the heart of the institute's work.

Check out the full story:

Written by: Ryan Helterhoff (MAMC ‘23)

10/21/2022

The Digital Worlds operations team gave the Reality Lab, which houses the MiDAS cohort, a facelift this summer. New tech combined with a learning environment built around flexibility is allowing innovation and collaboration to flourish.

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Written by: Ryan Helterhoff (MAMC ‘23)

10/10/2022

08/24/2022

Our Welcome Back Convocation was a success! Thanks to everyone who joined in for the first day of classes. We’re excited to see all the things our amazing students and staff create this semester at DW. 👾🎥🎮