In celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor Ranu Jung, who made history as the first female interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computing (2015-17). Her leadership journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of breaking barriers in...
Meet Gia Garino, 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...
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...
Meet Yonacary (Cary) Wingard, a passionate civil engineering student (B.S. in Civil Engineering) whose journey from Barinas, Venezuela, to FIU exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a commitment to building sustainable communities. Why did you choose FIU CEC? I chose...
Health and fitness buff Lara Garcia, a Computer Engineering senior, was left frustrated as she trained for her first half-marathon in Yosemite. “On top of spending months working on my physical endurance, I had to ensure my form was correct and my technique was on...
Melissa Venedicto ’22 has her grandmother’s bad knees to partially thank for one of her most recent accomplishments. The first-year Ph.D. student in FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing has been named a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF)...
