The future of artificial intelligence: stories
You may have heard of Sophia – the humanoid robot who uses AI and facial recognition to imitate human gestures and facial expressions. She can answer some basic questions and even maintain a simple conversation. What Sophia lacks is the ability to...
FIU first South Florida university to be designated “emerging preeminent state research university”
FIU is one step closer to becoming Florida’s next preeminent research university. On Thursday, the Board of Governors designated FIU as an “emerging preeminent state research university.”“As a relatively young institution – compared to our peers in the...
FIU among top 15 public universities granted U.S. patents in 2018
Florida International University is among the top universities in the world leading the way in innovation, according to rankings released last week by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.FIU was ranked 15th in...
$1.5 million grant readies doctoral students for research
FIU is launching a transdisciplinary biomolecular and biomedical sciences training program for doctoral students thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.The program will offer cross-disciplinary mentorship opportunities for...
Got my first job! Working as a sales engineer at Lenovo
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...
Alumnus discovers passion in cyberpsychology
Growing up, William Baldarrago, Jr. was the kid who’d bounce off the walls, interrupt other students and his teachers and struggle with paying attention in class. In the third grade, Baldarrago was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). From...
Computer science grad creates app for movie nights
It’s movie night and hearing, “what are we going to watch?” can cause major stress when trying to select a film to watch with friends. Choosing a movie can be difficult for many reasons, from different genre preferences to multiple streaming services from...
Got our first jobs! Twin sisters working for Intel
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.Twin...
President, provost recognize 2019 Top Scholars
Being a professor can require thick skin. Before a faculty member publishes research, receives a grant or sees their research come alive in the classroom, they often go through a rigorous process of data collection and analysis, literature reviews,...
FIU celebrates 16 years of McNair Scholars, welcomes new inductees
From robotics to energy, tissue engineering, behavioral health and mosquito research, FIU’s McNair Scholars represent some of FIU’s top undergraduate researchers and most successful students.Named after Ronald Erwin McNair, the renowned American NASA...
Engineering students teach FIU retirees how to be tech-savvy
The Internet of Things has revolutionized how people interact with the world. Whether it’s a smartwatch or a home virtual assistant, smart devices keep us connected on demand. Millennials and Gen Z have grown up in the age of the digital transformation,...
First job – Working as an information technology resident at Google
Name: Iskander CaballeroHometown: Born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah GardensDegree/Major: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineeringWhere are you working? Title? I work for Google as an information technology resident, which is a 26-month role designed to...