Building better bridges: An FIU professor is leading the nation’s efforts to make infrastructure safer
FIU has designated five university programs as “preeminent,” a recognition of high-caliber, collaborative work that generates unique learning opportunities,... Read more.
FIU, Italian university partner to tackle water problems
FIU and the Universita per Stranieri di Perugia in Italy are formalizing collaborative efforts to address global water and environmental challenges. The two universities... Read more.
When disaster strikes: A new program prepares students to respond to catastrophes worldwide
Lieutenant Steven Castell MA ’16 was just weeks into a new job when Hurricane Matthew brewed over the Atlantic Ocean. The new commanding officer for the City of... Read more.
A conversation with Cuban art historian Juan Martínez
Miami’s Cuban roots run deep. Art offers a rich opportunity to learn more about those roots. FIU Professor Emeritus of Art History Juan A. Martínez is a leading... Read more.
South Florida comes together to help save Biscayne Bay
A 63-inch sewer line broke June 20, sending waste into Miami-Dade County’s Biscayne Canal and Intracoastal Waterway. Although the “no contact with water”... Read more.
Marine scientists and astronauts join forces to create world’s deepest coral nursery
Nestled in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary, 10 tree-like structures made of PVC pipes rise up from the ocean floor. They are adorned with plastic cards that hang... Read more.
FIU’s Ishoof joins Marshall Memorial Fellowship
FIU Vice President for Engagement Saif Y. Ishoof has been selected to be a member of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship this fall. The Marshall Memorial Fellowship... Read more.
The future of apprenticeships, education in construction
FIU in D.C. weekly update: The College of Engineering and Computing hosted the panel discussion “Education + Industry: Partnering for the Future of Construction”;... Read more.
FIU to offer first Internet of Things degree in U.S.
Smart watches, smart phones, many home security systems and autonomous vehicles: The Internet allows them to communicate with each other and together they make the... Read more.
Zika outbreak in Wynwood stifled local economy
FIU researchers present first report documenting Zika’s negative impact on popular Miami district A new study released by FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public... Read more.