FIU doctoral student hopes to move South Florida traffic forward
If you live in South Florida, you know what a hassle traffic can be, especially during rush hour. For Homa Fartash, a doctoral student in the Department of Civil... Read more.
Philosophy gender gap not tied to hiring
Women are under-represented in philosophy careers, but it has nothing to do with finding jobs at colleges or universities, according to a new study. Hiring mirrors... Read more.
FIU takes center stage at eMerge Americas 2017
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” –Alvin Toffler The American... Read more.
FSTAR program prepares minority students for medical school
The latest group of students reporting for class at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) looks a little too young to be in medical school—their average... Read more.
Philosophy gender gap not tied to hiring
Women are under-represented in philosophy careers, but it has nothing to do with finding jobs at colleges or universities, according to a new study. Many academics... Read more.
Ph.D. student studies how political extremists create a following
What themes and symbols allow political extremist movements to create a brand and develop potential followers? This question sparked an international research project... Read more.
Researchers adapt coated fabric to determine freshness of fruit
Scientists have found a quick and reliable way to test the freshness of the fruit in your grocer’s produce section. It all starts with a small strip of coated... Read more.
Buenos dias, Qingdao: FIU helps bring Spanish language to China
!Exito! Success! FIU’s Spanish-language program in Qingdao, China, has helped turn students there into standouts. FIU several years ago worked out a one-of-a-kind... Read more.
Snook survive cold spell in deeper waters of Everglades
Restoring freshwater flow to the Florida Everglades could help snook, one of the state’s prized gaming fish, survive extreme climate events. Researchers have spent... Read more.
Chemical sampling technology: an industry game-changer
FIU patent produces accurate results in minutes A new method developed at FIU makes toxicological, biological and environmental sampling and testing cheaper, faster,... Read more.