Geoffrey Smith honored with ETAPS Test of Time award
Congratulations to Geoffrey Smith, professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences, on being honored with the prestigious European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software (ETAPS) Test of Time Award for his paper titled, "On the Foundations...
Interns at MITRE work on a safer world
It’s rare for anyone to receive a behind-the-scenes education of how the country’s cyber operations work. But for some Panthers interning at MITRE this summer, this is their reality. A total of eight FIU students have internships with MITRE, developing their skills in...
My virtual internship with Juneau Construction Company
Name: Andrea Peña Yuja Hometown: Miami, Florida What is your major? Construction management Where did you intern? What was your role there? I completed my internship at Juneau Construction Company. I worked in the Preconstruction and Operations departments. How did...
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...