Twelve FIU programs were ranked in the top 50 in their category among public universities in the U.S., according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings. FIU’s top 50 public ranked programs included: Hospitality & Leisure Management: FIU ranked No. 8...
Watching an interaction between hydrogen peroxide, yeast, water and dish soap, children at the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale were awed by the resulting giant foamy reaction. As they created this “elephant toothpaste,” the youngsters learned...
To improve disaster response and gain a better understanding of a population’s needs and behaviors during a crisis, Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing has received a $750,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. FIU researchers...
With an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, Sara Rengifo came to the United States from Medellin, Colombia, hoping to start her career. Although she spoke no English and was told time and again that her degree was inconsequential here, she never gave up....
Deidra Hodges, an associate professor with expertise in photovoltaics and solar energy, has been named chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing. She is the first Black professor to serve as a...
Five junior faculty members of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing are the latest recipients of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, bringing the college’s total number of awardees to 24. “These awards are a clear reflection of our...
