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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 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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Arvind Agarwal elevated to Fellow of The American Ceramic Society

It is with great Panther Pride that we wish to congratulate Arvind Agarwal, distinguished university professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, for being elevated to Fellow of The American Ceramic Society (ACerS).

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Professor Naphtali Rishe receives prestigious IBM Global Academic Award

Naphtali Rishe, professor at the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, is the recipient of the 2021 IBM Global University Program Academic Award.

16 year old named outstanding electrical engineering student

At age 16, Nathan Thomas has completed a stellar undergraduate career. This spring, Thomas graduated with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and was named Outstanding Undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at FIU for Spring 2021. He will continue his studies at FIU this summer in pursuit of a master’s and Ph.D.
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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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FIU launches new master’s degree in the Internet of Things (IoT)

Arvind Agarwal elevated to Fellow of The American Ceramic Society

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Naphtali Rishe receives prestigious IBM Global Academic Award

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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).