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Knight Foundation,
FIU to accelerate growth of Miami’s tech ecosystem, name School of Computing and Information Sciences

The Knight Foundation has made a $10 million gift to FIU’s School of Computing and Information Sciences to develop technical talent.

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FIU professors awarded Stevens Initiative grant to build virtual reality experience in support of second language acquisition

With funding from a $543,439 grant awarded by the Stevens Initiative, FIU researchers will use virtual reality (VR) to create an English-Arabic language learning community: “Virtual Tabadul” (meaning exchange in Arabic).

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Trimble and FIU establish Trimble Technology Lab at the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustainability

Professor receives patent for optical technologies system to identify preterm labor

Jessica Ramella-Roman developed a system that uses light to examine the composition and structure of cervical tissue.

FIU launches new master’s degree in the Internet of Things

Starting in the fall of 2021, FIU is offering a master’s degree in the Internet of Things (IoT) that will prepare graduates for careers in the ever-evolving tech industry, including smart homes, smart grid, smart transportation and smart medical devices.

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Knight Foundation, FIU to accelerate growth of Miami’s tech ecosystem, name School of Computing and Information Sciences

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CEC Ranked #39 in online master’s engineering programs among public schools in the US

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John L. Volakis and Naphtali Rishe elected to the rank of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow

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Dr. Hooi Hooi Ng receives AHA Elaine W. Raines Early Career Investigator Award

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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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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).