A native of India, Somshekhar (Som) Kundral witnessed industrial waste turning lakes in his hometown toxic. It was then that he decided to transition from a civil engineer to an environmental engineer. Today, Kundral is an integral part of the design, construction and...
FIU will celebrate the graduation of thousands of students in three outdoor ceremonies Aug. 4-6, 2021, including graduates who will be recognized as Real Triumphs Graduates for their achievements in the classroom and in their fields. “The class of 2021 has excelled...
Many women who work in engineering continue to find they are the only female in the room. According to studies conducted by the Society of Women Engineers, only 13 percent of engineers in the workforce are women. With a mission to empower current female...
Pradeep Shinde MS ’09, Ph.D ’16 has a company that could change the entire space travel industry. Right now, there is only one proven way of transporting astronauts, satellites and cargo through Earth’s atmosphere: rocketry. Through his company, SpaceLoon (Space...
When Oscar Morejon was 15 years old, he asked his dad for a car. The next day, Morejon found a pressure cleaner in his room. His father told him if he pressure cleaned enough driveways and houses, he’d get the car. Morejon followed his father’s guidance and started a...
Two-time alumnus Josue Raudales ’97, MS ’05 is a proud FIU Panther and an FIU parent, as well. Raudales was an international student from Honduras and a member of the Honors College during his time at the university. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in...
