Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cesar Villa-Garcia
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its alumni. Meet alum Cesar Villa-Garcia who works at Microsoft as a Product Manager. Name: Cesar Villa-Garcia Hometown: Lima, Peru Degree/major/graduation year: B.S. in Computer Science, 2018 Where are you...
U.S. News & World Report ranks FIU’s online programs among the Top 50
FIU landed at No. 49 for best overall online bachelor’s program among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings released today. Eight bachelor's and master's programs were in the Top 50. The College of Engineering & Computing's online...
Kemal Akkaya and Shekhar Bhansali elevated to IEEE Fellow for the Class of 2023
Congratulations to Kemal Akkaya, and Shekhar Bhansali, both professors of Electrical and Computer Engineering, for being elevated to Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The rare distinction recognizes exceptional accomplishments in...
Student Spotlight: Meet Desiree Dominguez
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its students’ commitment to research, study, and accomplishments in the classroom and beyond. Meet undergraduate student, Desiree Dominguez. Name: Desiree Dominguez Hometown: Miramar, Florida Degree/major:...
AI and the future of work: 5 experts, including our own Mark Finlayson, share their thoughts
How might large language models affect artists and knowledge workers? Mark Finlayson, Eminent Scholar Chaired Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, explains why he thinks old jobs will go and new...
FIU receives $3 million NIH grant to research how electric stimulation can solve bladder issues
Researchers are building a computerized model that could inform new, highly targeted, and less painful treatments for people with lower urinary tract conditions. With support from a $3 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, Zachary Danziger,...
$64M in new federal funding propels defense, environment and health research at FIU
FIU’s commitment to research with real world impact has gotten a boost — a big one. The Florida Congressional delegation has helped secure $24 million in research earmarks for the university. In addition, members of Congress were also successful at securing increases...
Andres Tremante selected to participate in research activities through the NASA Eclipse Ballooning Program
Furthering the nation’s exploration and understanding of atmosphere and space, Andres Tremante, Ph.D., has been selected to participate in nationwide eclipse research activities through the NASA Eclipse Ballooning Program (NEBP). Dr. Tremante, director of FIU’s Center...
Engineering alumna Dani Rojas receives national honor for her work
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dani Rojas was under tremendous pressure at work. The young Abbott Laboratories engineer was charged with keeping the company’s COVID diagnostic equipment up and running 24/7. As the subject matter expert on the equipment,...
Creativity takes center stage at College of Engineering and Computing Senior Design Showcase
At the College of Engineering and Computing’s Senior Design Showcase, rising stars in engineering used their creativity and technical skills to present solutions to society’s challenges. The showcase, held Dec. 2, was the culmination of months of work. Professors and...
Fall 2022 Real Triumph Graduate: Mario Lopez
While caring for his mother, who was recovering from surgery, Mario Lopez discovered that he loved solving math problems. That passion for mathematics led him to academic excellence, and today, he's graduating with a master of science in data science. Mario grew up a...
Fall 2022 Real Triumph Graduate: Hiba Khalil
Not long after Hiba Khalil could walk, her father and mother started taking her to Miami International Airport to watch the planes take off and land. Her dad, who trained to be a pilot, would regale his wife and daughter about the different types of aircraft he...