John L. Volakis and Naphtali Rishe elected to the rank of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow
Congratulations to John L. Volakis, dean of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Naphtali Rishe, professor of the School of Computing and Information Sciences, for being elected to the highly distinguished rank of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow.
Dr. Hooi Hooi Ng receives AHA Elaine W. Raines Early Career Investigator Award
Congratulations to Hooi Hooi Ng, PhD on her American Heart Association Elaine W. Raines Early Career Investigator Award. Ng is a joint postdoctoral associate in the lab of Alexander Agoulnik at HWCOM and Joshua Hutcheson at the College of Engineering and Computing’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on vascular calcification.
John L. Volakis elected by AAAS as a 2020 Fellow
Congratulations to John L. Volakis, dean of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing and professor of electrical and computer engineering, for earning the lifetime distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Volakis was elected for his leadership in engineering education, authorship of important texts, game-changing contributions to electromagnetics, and for developing and transitioning hybrid finite element into commercial tool sets.
2019-2020 Annual Report Website
It is with great pride that we share with you our AY 2019-2020 accomplishments at FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing (CEC).
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College of Engineering & Computing
As the research engine of the university, our mission is to reach preeminence in the classroom, laboratory and industry. With this in mind, we are pursuing innovations in education, research that is interdisciplinary and leads to entrepreneurial pursuits, and stronger community and industry engagement. We are offering new degrees and programs that will prepare our students for jobs of the future. We are expanding our outreach in the community and engaging with our partners and alumni in the industry to promote FIU engineering across the nation and to enhance post-graduation opportunities for our students.
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PIONEERING FACULTY
Our award-winning and patent-holding faculty and researchers are among the top leaders in their fields
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INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Our faculty and researchers transform lives and are addressing our nation’s emerging needs
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PATENTS
Our engineering and computing researchers have been awarded 41 patents in FY2020
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NSF EARLY CAREER AWARDS
Engineering faculty and researchers receive most prestigious awards and honors
Student Spotlight
ALUMNUS FOLLOWS TRUE CALLING TO FOUND A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
During a career expo hosted by the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustainability, he obtained an internship with Suffolk Construction, giving him hands-on experience in the field.
Faculty Highlight
TRINA FLETCHER FIGHTS FOR EQUITY IN STEM
As a graduate of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Trina Fletcher is aware of the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
Faculty Highlight
TRINA FLETCHER FIGHTS FOR EQUITY IN STEM
Trina Fletcher is aware of the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
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MAJORS & DEGREES
We offer 14 bachelor’s, 15 master’s, and seven doctoral degrees
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DEGREES AWARDED
The college awarded more than 1,200 bachelor’s, nearly 350 master’s, and 54 doctoral degrees in the 2020 academic year
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ONLINE COURSES
Students can choose from more than 190 online and video-based courses, as well as 21 fully online degree programs and tracks
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CONTINUING ED COURSES
We offer several courses that benefit students, alumni, professionals and non-traditional students
CEC News
My internship at the FIU NASA MIRO CRE2DO Center
Name: Melissa Venedicto Hometown: Miami, Florida What is your major? My major is biomedical engineering, and I am pursing a...
In The Media
FIU and IIOP help veteran amputees
FIU and IIOP help veteran amputees
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