Project manager at Turner Construction pursues online Master of Science in Construction Management at FIU
Project manager at Turner Construction pursues online Master of Science in Construction Management at FIU by Caylin Jimenez Name? Elton Zachary Garrett, but I go by Zach. Where do you live? I currently live in Upstate NY. Degree/major: Master of Science in...
NSF awards FIU, partners $4M to expand national high school engineering program
With a nearly $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and partner institutions are expanding a first-of-its-kind national high school engineering course. The program, titled Engineering For US All...
FIU climbs 17 spots in U.S. News rankings
The FIU and South Florida communities on Monday celebrated the university’s rapid explosion on the national stage. In a year that more than any other has garnered wide recognition, unprecedented exposure and heightened prestige for the less-than-50-year-old urban...
FIU celebrates its place among the most dynamic institutions of higher education
The FIU and South Florida communities on Monday celebrated the university’s rapid explosion on the national stage. In a year that more than any other has garnered wide recognition, unprecedented exposure and heightened prestige for the less-than-50-year-old urban...
FIU ranks first among Florida public universities
FIU has earned the highest score among public universities in the state according to the Florida Board of Governors performance-based funding scores announced today. In Florida, state universities are evaluated on key metrics including four-year graduation rate,...
FIU breaks ground on $48M engineering complex
FIU is expanding its College of Engineering and Computing with a 125,000 square-foot, six-story building that will house makerspace labs, active learning classrooms and research laboratories at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. On Thursday, the university held a...
Dean John L. Volakis featured in…Look at them now: Throwback Thursday with the FIU family
Have you ever wondered what your fellow Panthers were like during their school years? In honor of National School Picture Day, we’re sharing their school-age photos. They were sweet, mischievous and a whole lot of fun. And today, they're helping propel FIU to a Top 50...
NSF awards FIU, two other Florida public universities $5M to help academically talented computing students graduate and continue their education
Three Florida public universities are joining forces to help academically talented juniors in computer-related fields complete their undergraduate studies and pursue their graduate education. Florida International University, the University of Central Florida and the...
Environmental engineering grad transforms former landfills
A native of India, Somshekhar (Som) Kundral witnessed industrial waste turning lakes in his hometown toxic. It was then that he decided to transition from a civil engineer to an environmental engineer. Today, Kundral is an integral part of the design, construction and...
It all started with my internship
“Invest in building your network. Whether you’re starting off your career or looking for internships, networking is key.” It’s a piece of advice that proves to be true year after year – building your network is key to finding your dream internship and job upon...
Digital attacks fuel the need for network security experts
Cyberattacks are surging in all categories of the digital sphere and are likely to become more frequent and damaging, says Alexander Perez-Pons, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. With high profile attacks on network...
FIU-FPL microgrid demonstrates the importance of cross-sector partnerships in South Florida
Water? Check! Batteries? Check! Flashlights, first aid, canned goods? Check! If you’re a Floridian, you know this checklist by heart. Storm season began June 1 and, as we’ve already seen, it’s a busy one. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has its own checklist...