Building preschoolers' STEM skills is child's play
Kids as young as 3 can begin honing spatial reasoning skills by toying with blocks and puzzles, which promotes later success in math, science, engineering and even reading, FIU research finds.
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The Latest
- How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it
FIU researchers are developing blockchain-based tools to protect AI systems from data poisoning attacks that could lead to dangerous real-world consequences.
- New student computing org helps student prep for tech careers
The tech and innovation club offers coding workshops, technical interview prep and project-based learning in an era of heightened reliance on technology across industries.
- Photo recap: Summer 2025 graduates celebrate
During graduation ceremonies this week, nearly 5,000 new alumni celebrated their achievements among family, friends and fellow Panthers. Congratulations, Class of 2025!
- Tips to help parents soothe kids' back-to-school jitters
Jeremy Pettit, child anxiety expert, shares how parents can help their children beat the school jitters and how to identify signs of school anxiety.
- College of Medicine welcomes M.D. Class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony
With proud families cheering and cameras flashing, FIU’s newest medical students took a defining step to becoming physicians.
- A summer of change: child heads back to school ready to thrive thanks to treatment program
FIU's nationally recognized summer treatment program is transforming lives, one child at a time.
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Highlighted Articles
- Meet the alumna “deinfluencing” your next unnecessary purchase
Katia Chesnok’z anti-consumerism message resonates with followers who are used to social media promoting endless buying. She shares how she became a debt-free viral star.
- Healing’s First Breath: A medical student and patient bond
Emilio Blair met a woman whose routine checkup revealed more than initially met the eye. He now understands that, alongside mastering clinical skills, aspiring doctors must learn how to build trust.
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Student Success
- U.S. Department of Education awards FIU $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services grant
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- Alumnus launches career at Google
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Research
- Is sound the future of heart disease detection?
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- Ph.D. in hand, new graduate works to bring educational reform to developing nations
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Recent Accolades
- Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management ranks among world’s best in QS World University Rankings
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Community & Government Relations
- Green School semester in D.C.: Competitive internship combined with alumni-led classes
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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