30 years later: Hurricane Andrew’s legacy
FIU’s Wall of Wind (WOW) is a direct legacy of Andrew. FIU’s International Hurricane Research Center – the WOW’s original home — was founded from money donated from the We Will Rebuild Foundation, which helped with Andrew recovery efforts. In its third generation, the...
FIU technology heads to International Space Station
Humanity is heading back to the moon, this time to stay. An innovation from the College of Engineering and Computing could be key to the quest’s success. NASA’s Artemis Program plans to build the first-ever base camp on the lunar surface. The agency seeks to generate...
FIU awarded over $2M to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity
Cyber Florida has awarded FIU more than $2 million to fund four projects focused on educating and preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and information technology. These grants, funded by the Cybersecurity and Information Technology Pathways (Cyber/IT...
FIU’s Moss She Builds summer camp continues inspiring girls interested in construction
FIU’s Moss Department of Construction Management hosted the third She Builds summer camp. The camp introduced high school girls to the exciting world of construction management. With the popularity and growth of She Builds, the Moss Department welcomed more than 30...
Blockchain.com partners with FIU to enhance cryptocurrency and Web3 education
Florida International University (FIU) has partnered with Blockchain.com, one of the world's most trusted and popular platforms to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrency, to expand Web3 and cryptocurrency education at the university. Through FIU’s Innovative Education...
Brain tumor doesn’t stop grad student from College of Engineering and Computing
Just days before he was expected to formally receive his master’s degree in Construction Management from FIU ― and with only one final exam left to complete ― Jithu Sabu Daniel received unexpected and devastating news. He had a brain tumor and needed surgery...
Ahmed Imteaj graduates with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and is a Summer ’22 Real Triumph Grad
Growing up in Bangladesh, Ahmed Imteaj had no role models to lead him through the complicated world of computer science. But as he continued his studies, he was fascinated by what he calls “the power of programming.” After completing his undergraduate education in...
FIU helps local high school teachers build cybersecurity lessons for classrooms
Through an 80-hour course with university experts, teachers learned skills, gathered resources and planned activities for their classrooms. Read more at FIU News.
Student builds plastic materials to protect technology in space from radiation
Anyone who owns a tire, toothbrush or water bottle knows how practical plastics are. Engineers know this, too. Plastics are inexpensive, strong and easy to make. One application for plastics, however, is truly out of this world. Plastics have enormous potential in...
Professor researches destructive thunderstorms by simulating winds at FIU
When a severe thunderstorm warning pops up on your phone, lightning and rain aren’t all you should be worrying about. Thunderstorms can produce winds exceeding 100 miles per hour (mph), according to the National Weather Service. These winds come from tornadoes but...
Women in Engineering ProActive Network honors FIU engineering education assistant professor with excellence and innovation award
Dr. Trina Fletcher was recently awarded the 2022 WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network) Educator’s Award for excellence and innovation in STEM education work for girls and/or women at the collegiate level. WEPAN Awards honor key individuals, programs, and...
Meet Darlene Fernandez ’06, new executive director of Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
For the quarter of a million people who use the Dolphin Expressway every day, the sight is impossible to miss. Gigantic concrete pillars stretch high above the road, making commuters on the already-elevated expressway feel small. A fleet of construction equipment...