Alumna at Blue Origin worked on the New Glenn rocket that launched into space today
All eyes are on Cape Canaveral today as the New Glenn rocket has launched into space. The rocket, made by Blue Origin, is carrying two twin probes as part of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to learn more about the solar wind’s interaction with Mars and its magnetic...
PhD Spotlight: Ricardo Sendrea on Advancing Electromagnetic Solutions for Faster, Smarter Technologies
Electromagnetic (EM) solutions play a vital role in modern technology, powering everything from advanced communication networks to lifesaving medical devices. Yet achieving fast and accurate EM simulations remains a challenge, especially as systems grow more complex...
As Florida doubles down on its support of space discovery, FIU takes a lead in exploring critical governance and security issues
With researchers across the university hard at work and its president playing an integral role in shaping the state’s approach to space investment, the collective efforts of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, the College of Engineering & Computing,...
PhD Spotlight: Nimasha Pilippange on Building Jammer-Resilient Communication Systems
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)—whether intentional or unintentional—poses a serious threat to modern communication systems, particularly in military and defense applications. Meet PhD student Nimasha Pilippange from the Department of Electrical and Computer...
FIU’s Wall of Wind: 20 Years of Extreme Weather Science
The Wall of Wind turns storm fury into science, marking two decades of breakthroughs that strengthen buildings and protect communities. The roar builds as wind and rain lash against the walls of a low-rise South Florida home. Loose objects — chairs, a bicycle, a bird...
From the Dean’s Desk: Securing Our Digital Future
From the Dean’s Desk: Securing Our Digital Future When one of our computer science students set out to penetrate Apple's security systems as part of her research, she had every intention of finding a vulnerability. She didn't succeed—Apple's defenses held firm. But...
Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease
When someone opens the door and enters a hospital room, wearing a stethoscope is a telltale sign that they’re a clinician. This medical device has been around for over 200 years and remains a staple in the clinic despite significant advances in medical diagnostics and...
SHIELD Activated: Researchers build a defense to protect drones from cyberattacks
Fooled into following a hacker’s rogue commands, a drone is liable to do any number of things. Fly erratically. Speed up. Slow down. Hang suspended in the air. Reverse course. Take a new course. And, most dangerously: crash. What the compromised drone cannot do,...
Congratulations to Our 2025 Faculty Awardees
We are proud to celebrate our outstanding College of Engineering and Computing faculty recognized at the 2025 FIU Faculty Convocation Awards Ceremony! This annual event honors a distinguished group of FIU faculty whose dedication to teaching, research, mentorship, and...
How FIU students run Florida’s largest hackathon
Technology majors are often labeled ‘socially awkward.’ FIU students have torn that stereotype to pieces. Every year, a group of students at INIT FIU organizes ShellHacks, the largest hackathon in Florida. A hackathon is a tech event where participants collaborate to...
PhD Spotlight: Carlos Otero on Exploring Memory Circuits in the Brain
Meet Carlos Otero, one of our PhD students driving innovation at the College of Engineering and Computing. His fascination with the brain began in elementary school, spending time in his grandmother Manena’s classroom, where she worked as a special needs teacher’s...
Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Two FIU Faculty Named Rising Stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Two of our faculty members—Associate Professor M. Hadi Amini and Assistant Professor Ali Ebrahimian—have been recognized among the 2025 Rising Stars by the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). The Rising Stars program honors early-career...