ShellHacks in photos: Florida’s largest hackathon lights up Miami
Florida's tech boom is no longer just a moment. It's a movement. That was made clear recently at ShellHacks, Florida’s largest hackathon. More than 1,200 hackers from all over the world participated in the 36-hour coding fest at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus, including...
FIU awarded $7 million grant from the NSF to co-lead UNIDOS Center for Community Collaboration
Florida International University (FIU) has been selected to co-lead the UNIDOS Center for Community Collaboration, an ambitious project funded by a $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation. FIU will collaborate with other institutions that are leaders in...
FIU achieves its highest ranking ever in U.S. News
FIU continues climbing in the U.S. News and World Report rankings released on Monday, coming in at No. 64 in the nation among public universities. FIU has jumped 64 spots among public universities and 91 spots overall in the past decade. In addition, the university...
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Sophia Perez
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its alumni. Meet alum Sophia Perez who works at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC as an Assistant Project Manager. Name: Sophia Perez Hometown: Miami, FL Degree/major/graduation year: Bachelor of Science in...
Matchmaking (with AI) to help proteins pair up
Finding the perfect match isn't easy for proteins. Researchers created a machine learning model to help out — because knowing which two (or more!) proteins best bond is critically important in designing new medications and vaccines. Successful matchmaking with protein...
FIU helping to develop disruptive satellite to smartphone technology
Researchers aim to make it possible for the wireless industry to offer high-speed internet service from satellites directly to smartphones anywhere in the world. Faculty at FIU's College of Engineering and Computing are leading the development of technology to connect...
5 questions with the director of the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
With some 4,000 enrolled students, the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences turns out critical talent to fill the ever-growing demand in South Florida’s booming tech economy. An expanding faculty roster likewise is increasing the innovation...
Topping Out ceremony held for the new College of Engineering & Computing building construction project
Construction of the new College of Engineering & Computing building at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique campus marked another significant milestone this week. The University held a “topping out” ceremony at the construction site on Friday, August 11, during which workers...
Protecting your self-driving car – and your privacy – from cyberhackers in the age of AI
As cars become loaded with computerized parts, they also become vulnerable to cyberattacks and privacy leaks, at least to a degree. This cybersecurity sector is becoming more of a focal point for research, particularly as advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)...
Student Spotlight: Meet Melissa Venedicto
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its students’ commitment to research, study, and accomplishments in the classroom and beyond. Meet Presidential fellow and the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship...
Professor Gregory Murad Reis leads intriguing AI discussion panel at journalism convention
Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS) Assistant Professor, Gregory Murad Reis, led a thought-provoking artificial intelligence AI presentation titled “AI in the Newsroom: Risks & Rewards” at the annual National Association...
Will AI take your job? Not if you embrace it
When Goldman Sachs issued a report recently that estimated artificial intelligence could replace 300 million jobs around the world, doomsday headlines quickly appeared. But experts at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing were quick to put the news in...