Student pursues Ph.D. to improve engineering education in developing countries
Collins Vaye recalls the answer his 10th-grade physics teacher gave when Vaye asked the class, “What is engineering?” His teacher responded, “engineering is the application of math and science to solve real-world problems.” The term, solve real-world problems, stuck...
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...
Alumna credits her FIU journey for her success in space exploration
As someone who struggled with mathematics in high school, Denisse Aranda never imagined she’d pursue a career in mechanical engineering. Graduating from high school at 17, Aranda wanted to spend her days following one of her many passions—dancing. But after taking an...
South Florida business leaders in construction discuss industry jobs, comeback
As organizations decipher plans for phased reopening, several of South Florida’s construction leaders offered their take on the industry, jobs and internships in a recent Zoom panel discussion organized by the Moss Department of Construction Management and FIU Online....
Alumni say FIU grad programs prepared them for supply chain breakdowns during COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it would be impossible not to notice how everyday shopping has been affected. Online shopping has boomed, grocery stores are less packed and who could forget the dreaded lack of toilet paper. Many are asking, "What is going on...
New STEM degree track helps global organizations during COVID-19 and beyond
Improved efficiency and processes have never been more important than now during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 reminds us that no organization is immune to potential threats. Equally important, many organizations are faced with an employee shortage and lack the...
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS)
The Center for Diversity and Student Success in Engineering and Computing (CD-SSEC) launched its inaugural student research cohort this spring with 12 students from six different majors and eight faculty mentors. The mission of OURS (Opportunities for Undergraduate...
Got my first job! Working at Microsoft
In this series, recent grads share their journey to landing that first job out of college. After years of studying and working toward a degree, these Panthers’ hard work paid off. Now they’re paying it forward by letting you know how they did it. Name: Cesia Bulnes...
Miami Dade College and FIU announce program to accelerate master’s engineering degree for MDC graduates
In an ongoing effort to increase opportunities for its students, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) have entered an agreement that establishes a transfer program beginning in Fall 2020. MDC graduates with a bachelor's degree in...
FIU offers virtual summer camps
The university's summer camps are going online as the FIU community continues to observe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the options below. College of Engineering & Computing ENLACE summer camp Middle schoolers are welcome to join the...
Shekhar Bhansali receives 2020 Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award
Congratulations to Shekhar Bhansali for receiving the 2020 Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award from the U.S. Electrochemical Society. The Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award was created in 1989 to recognize outstanding achievement in research or...
NIH awards FIU $1M to develop machine-learning algorithms to study proteins – important for understanding, treating diseases
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded FIU researchers a $1 million grant to design and develop machine-learning algorithms that allow biologists to make sense of proteomics, or the large-scale study of proteins. The study of proteins is critical for...
