The personal and professional journey of Naphtali Rishe, director of the High Performance Data Research Center, led to the establishment of a cutting-edge computer research center at FIU.

 




Health-related research, a growing area at FIU, reflects the designation of health as one of the University's priority academic strategic themes. Three "snapshots" of current projects represent the state-of-the-art research being conducted in this area.





Alumna Melanie Green, named the 1998 Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year, draws from her life experiences - ranging from "problem child" to "mom from hell" - to motivate her students to reach their maximum potential.




Between 1999-2000, FIU alumnus Cesar Becerra and his wife will travel throughout all 50 U.S. states to take the pulse of the American spirit and psyche.




Editor Todd Ellenberg Creative Director Terry Witherell Art Director Bill Stahl Writers Todd Ellenberg, Susan G. Lichtman, Michael Malone, Marisel Othon, Alexandra Pecharich Photographers Gloria O'Connell, Bill Stahl, Michael Upright, George Valcarce

President Modesto A. Maidique Vice President, University Relations Steve Sauls Director of Publications Terry Witherell
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