Meet Gia, a dedicated senior in mechanical engineering whose journey from Ecuador to FIU showcases her perseverance, academic excellence, and passion for advancing aerospace materials research. Why did you choose FIU CEC? Although FIU wasn’t my first choice or my...
Inspired by the impenetrability of the tech giant’s devices while participating in a hacking challenge, Paulina Acosta planned her future. Now, after her FIU journey, she is an Apple engineer. Paulina Acosta ’22 sat down in an FIU lab one day with a challenge from her...
Lousindy Mitton, a graduate student in Computer Engineering at FIU, is making strides in both academia and technology. In 2024, she earned the prestigious Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington...
The first female engineering major to lead FIU’s student government brings a unique perspective to the role. It’s been an unexpected path for Francesca Casanova. It all started when she was tasked with building a model bridge for a school project in the sixth...
FIU engineering majors Gabriel Habech and Michael Romano have always aspired to improve the lives of others through innovation and entrepreneurship. The two-member team recently created BeyondSight – an assistive technology company that empowers the visually impaired...
For FIU College of Engineering and Computing Master of Science in Computer Engineering grad Diana Pineda, overcoming adversity hasn’t just made her stronger. It has helped her become a rising star in cybersecurity. “I like puzzles and I like challenges. It’s just the...