VETS-Cyber Program Creates Pathways into Cybersecurity for Florida and Georgia Veterans

August 7, 2025

A new project aims to create pathways and opportunities in the cybersecurity and hardware security fields for military veterans. To address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in Georgia and Florida and diversify the workforce in the semiconductor and microelectronic fields, the VETS-CYBER program will offer hands-on training and experience for participating veterans. The project, […]

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Nelms Institute Leads Second Year of NSF-Funded Veterans Hardware Security Training Program

June 10, 2025

An ongoing project led by the Warren B. Nelms Institute is equipping veterans with in-demand skills in hardware security. This rapidly growing field is becoming more and more critical in today’s increasingly connected world. Funded by NSF, “Pivots: VETS-HASTE: Veterans SkillBridge through Industry based Hardware Security Training and Education,” is led by Dr. Wanli Xing (College […]

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Tech Tuesday: VETS-HASTE Program Teaches Veterans Hardware Security Skills

September 6, 2024

In this Tech Tuesday video for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Bethany Gaffey interviews Dr. Sandip Ray about the VETS-HASTE program, which supports local veterans by training them in hardware security. This innovative initiative provides veterans with the tools to transition into civilian life by training them in the security of silicon chips and devices—skills that are […]

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New $1 Million NSF Funded Project Aims to Help Veterans Build Skills in Hardware Security

October 19, 2023

A new project led by Warren B. Nelms Institute researchers has received $1 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) Program. The project, titled “Pivots: VETS-HASTE: Veterans SkillBridge through Industry based Hardware Security Training and Education,” is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Wanli Xing (College […]

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