WHAT: Nuclear power generates approximately 20 percent of the United States’ electricity, and represents almost two-thirds of the country’s carbon-free power generation. Recent global events, however, have raised questions about the safety of this technology and where it best fits in our energy future. “Nuclear Power Technology: The Next Generation,” [...]
Diversity Week events challenge students to think differently
03/31/2011 By
Race, immigration, LGBT issues, the Libyan conflict and more will be explored during a week of special events Diversity Week has traditionally been a show and tell of world cuisine, fashion and music. At FIU, Diversity Week 2011, “FIU: Where Worlds Unite,” will be much more – an exploration of [...]
Students would be hurt by funding cuts to Pell grant program
02/17/2011 By
Potential funding cuts took center stage this week in Washington, D.C., as leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives announced a proposal to cut $100 billion in federal spending for the current fiscal year. The announcement coincided with President Barak Obama’s presentation of the FY2012 budget proposal. Included in the House [...]
FIU engineering dean named “Engineer of the Year”
09/22/2009 By
MIAMI – Florida International University College of Engineering and Computing Dean Amir Mirmiran has been named the Miami-Dade American Society of Civil Engineers 2009 Engineer of the Year, adding to his list of accomplishments since assuming leadership of the college. Mirmiran, 48, who became the college’s dean in February after [...]
FIU Structures and Construction Testing lab gets generous gift, new name
09/15/2009 By
On Sept. 14, Titan America LLC, the premier cement and building materials producer in the eastern United States, presented FIU a $250,000 gift – worth $500,000 with state match. The donation will support FIU’s Structures and Construction Testing Laboratory in the College of Engineering and Computing. In recognition of the [...]
Brick by brick: College of Engineering and Computing building park to honor alumni and friends
04/10/2009 By
The path, built with personalized bricks, will lead to an eco-friendly “Central Park” gathering spot at the CEC campus. By Isadora Rangel Alumni from the FIU College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) can leave their permanent mark at the school. The construction of a brick path with the names of alumni, staff, [...]
