FIU engineer explains complexity of investigation into Surfside condo collapse – how changes in local design philosophies, inspection and maintenance practices are likely.

FIU engineer explains complexity of investigation into Surfside condo collapse – how changes in local design philosophies, inspection and maintenance practices are likely.

As search and rescue teams from all over the world continue to work around the clock at the site of last week’s deadly collapse of a Surfside condominium, local government officials and investigators remain steadfast in determining what exactly caused the cataclysmic...
New study examines consumer behavior during pandemic to develop innovative transportation systems

New study examines consumer behavior during pandemic to develop innovative transportation systems

COVID-19 has reshaped our daily lives. With social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, many people have transitioned from in-store shopping to online shopping, from face-to-face interactions to Zoom meetings, and from commuting to working from home. Xia...
Leading in crisis

Leading in crisis

In the months since a global health threat began to alter lives around the world, FIU has demonstrated its ability to quickly and efficiently mobilize people and resources for the common good. The university has embraced its status as a solutions center for the region...