FIU News - 2017 https://news.fiu.edu FIU News is the official news site of Florida International University - 2017 Archive Emergency operations team safeguards university community against Hurricane Irma https://news.fiu.edu/2017/emergency-operations-team-safeguards-university-community-against-hurricane-irma.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/emergency-operations-team-safeguards-university-community-against-hurricane-irma Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:35:00 -0500 Clara-Meretan Kiah A force of nature: Bridget Pelaez MA ’17 eats, sleeps and breathes disaster recovery https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-force-of-nature-bridget-pelaez-ma-17-eats-sleeps-and-breathes-disaster-recovery.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-force-of-nature-bridget-pelaez-ma-17-eats-sleeps-and-breathes-disaster-recovery Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:30:00 -0500 Contributing Author Nature signals SOS: Long-term research, short-term extremes uncover clues to survival https://news.fiu.edu/2017/nature-signals-sos-long-term-research-short-term-extremes-uncover-clues-to-survival.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/nature-signals-sos-long-term-research-short-term-extremes-uncover-clues-to-survival Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:25:00 -0500 Contributing Author From the heart: Alumni and students take action in the face of others’ despair https://news.fiu.edu/2017/from-the-heart-alumni-and-students-take-action-in-the-face-of-others-despair.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/from-the-heart-alumni-and-students-take-action-in-the-face-of-others-despair Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:20:00 -0500 Contributing Author Caring for disaster victims’ mental well-being: A first responder’s story https://news.fiu.edu/2017/caring-for-disaster-victims-mental-well-being-a-first-responders-story.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/caring-for-disaster-victims-mental-well-being-a-first-responders-story Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:15:00 -0500 Contributing Author Our man in Havana: Alumnus is Cuba-based reporter https://news.fiu.edu/2017/our-man-in-havana-alumnus-is-cuba-based-reporter.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/our-man-in-havana-alumnus-is-cuba-based-reporter Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:05:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Building hurricane-proof roofs https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-hurricane-proof-roofs.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-hurricane-proof-roofs Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Interactive: Snapshot of the Class of 2021 https://news.fiu.edu/2017/interactive-snapshot-of-the-class-of-2021.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/interactive-snapshot-of-the-class-of-2021 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:55:00 -0500 Contributing Author Very Important Panther: Adriana Pereira-Reyes ’05 https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-adriana-pereira-reyes-051.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-adriana-pereira-reyes-051 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:45:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich 5 questions with the vice president of Facilities Management https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-with-the-vice-president-of-facilities-management.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-with-the-vice-president-of-facilities-management Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:40:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Irma’s Heroes https://news.fiu.edu/2017/irmas-heroes.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/irmas-heroes Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:30:00 -0500 Alyse Mier Postcard from the Keys: Stories of resilience amid heartbreak https://news.fiu.edu/2017/postcard-from-the-keys-stories-of-resilience-amidst-heartbreak.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/postcard-from-the-keys-stories-of-resilience-amidst-heartbreak Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:25:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Command performance: Elected officials visited FIU to support South Florida in a time of need https://news.fiu.edu/2017/command-performance-elected-officials-visited-fiu-to-support-south-florida-in-a-time-of-need.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/command-performance-elected-officials-visited-fiu-to-support-south-florida-in-a-time-of-need Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:15:00 -0500 Contributing Author FIU-FAST team answers the call for help https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-fast-team-answers-the-call-for-help.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-fast-team-answers-the-call-for-help Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:10:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Fall 2017 Class Notes https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fall-2017-class-notes.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fall-2017-class-notes Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:05:00 -0500 Clara-Meretan Kiah The almost perfect season: Men’s soccer claws back into national spotlight https://news.fiu.edu/2017/the-almost-perfect-season-mens-soccer-claws-back-into-national-spotlight.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/the-almost-perfect-season-mens-soccer-claws-back-into-national-spotlight Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Joel Delgado FIU community proves resilient in the face of adversity https://news.fiu.edu/2017/south-florida-fiu-community-prove-resilient-in-the-face-of-adversity.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/south-florida-fiu-community-prove-resilient-in-the-face-of-adversity Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Karen Cochrane Predicting the next big one https://news.fiu.edu/2017/predicting-the-next-big-one.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/predicting-the-next-big-one Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 JoAnn Adkins Very Important Panther: Adriana Pereira-Reyes ’05 https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-adriana-pereira-reyes-05.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-adriana-pereira-reyes-05 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich In gratitude: Hats off to those who support FIU in crisis and year-round https://news.fiu.edu/2017/in-gratitude-hats-off-to-those-who-support-fiu-in-crisis-and-year-round.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/in-gratitude-hats-off-to-those-who-support-fiu-in-crisis-and-year-round Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Contributing Author Students use classroom training in hurricane shelter https://news.fiu.edu/2017/students-use-classroom-training-in-hurricane-shelter.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/students-use-classroom-training-in-hurricane-shelter Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Researchers investigate effects of e-cigarettes on adolescent brains https://news.fiu.edu/2017/researchers-investigate-effects-of-e-cigarettes-on-adolescent-brains.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/researchers-investigate-effects-of-e-cigarettes-on-adolescent-brains Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:02:00 -0500 Ayleen Barbel Fattal Advocating for America’s parks https://news.fiu.edu/2017/advocating-for-americas-parks.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/advocating-for-americas-parks Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Clara-Meretan Kiah FIU helps young leader chart her course to sea captain https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-helps-young-leader-chart-her-course-to-sea-captain.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-helps-young-leader-chart-her-course-to-sea-captain Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alyse Mier From survival to service: Turning pain into hope https://news.fiu.edu/2017/from-survival-to-service-turning-pain-into-hope.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/from-survival-to-service-turning-pain-into-hope Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Jamie Giller Serving up success: Food and beverage entrepreneurs get help from FIU https://news.fiu.edu/2017/serving-up-success-food-and-beverage-entrepreneurs-get-help-from-fiu.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/serving-up-success-food-and-beverage-entrepreneurs-get-help-from-fiu Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Architecture faculty build, live in "Tin Box" https://news.fiu.edu/2017/architecture-faculty-build-live-in-tin-box.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/architecture-faculty-build-live-in-tin-box Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Building robots to protect the planet https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-robots-to-protect-the-planet.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-robots-to-protect-the-planet Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Clara-Meretan Kiah Meet the Queen of Lincoln Road https://news.fiu.edu/2017/meet-the-queen-of-lincoln-road.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/meet-the-queen-of-lincoln-road Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Contributing Author Spring recap: Women’s sports enjoy wild success https://news.fiu.edu/2017/spring-recap-womens-sports-enjoy-wild-success.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/spring-recap-womens-sports-enjoy-wild-success Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Joel Delgado Interest in science classes is contagious https://news.fiu.edu/2017/interest-in-science-classes-is-contagious.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/interest-in-science-classes-is-contagious Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor FIU seeking alumni recruiters https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-seeking-alumni-recruiters.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-seeking-alumni-recruiters Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Contributing Author A video about making videos https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-video-about-making-videos.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-video-about-making-videos Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Higher education gets a reboot https://news.fiu.edu/2017/higher-education-gets-a-reboot.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/higher-education-gets-a-reboot Sat, 01 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0400 Karen Cochrane Building better bridges: An FIU professor is leading the nation’s efforts to make infrastructure safer https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-better-bridges-an-fiu-professor-is-leading-the-nations-efforts-to-make-infrastructure-safer.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/building-better-bridges-an-fiu-professor-is-leading-the-nations-efforts-to-make-infrastructure-safer Sat, 01 Jul 2017 10:55:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Why not us? Butch Davis returns to the college football sidelines with a mission to put FIU on the map https://news.fiu.edu/2017/why-not-us-butch-davis-returns-to-the-college-football-sidelines-with-a-mission-to-put-fiu-on-the-map.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/why-not-us-butch-davis-returns-to-the-college-football-sidelines-with-a-mission-to-put-fiu-on-the-map Sat, 01 Jul 2017 10:50:00 -0400 Joel Delgado FIU receives largest gift from an alumnus https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-receives-largest-gift-from-an-alumnus.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-receives-largest-gift-from-an-alumnus Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Gisela Maria Valencia Very Important Panther: Humberto “Burt” Cabañas ’76 https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-humberto-burt-cabanas-76.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/very-important-panther-humberto-burt-cabanas-76 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich 5 questions for the dean of students https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-for-the-dean-of-students.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-for-the-dean-of-students Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Alumnus ignites social entrepreneurism https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumnus-ignites-social-entrepreneurism.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumnus-ignites-social-entrepreneurism Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Jamie Giller Family ties: Legacy program makes FIU part of your family’s shared history https://news.fiu.edu/2017/family-ties-legacy-program-makes-fiu-part-of-your-familys-shared-history.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/family-ties-legacy-program-makes-fiu-part-of-your-familys-shared-history Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Contributing Author EVIL: A Matter of Intent https://news.fiu.edu/2017/evil-a-matter-of-intent.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/evil-a-matter-of-intent Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Contributing Author When a boy and the Dalai Lama met https://news.fiu.edu/2017/when-a-boy-and-the-dalai-lama-met.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/when-a-boy-and-the-dalai-lama-met Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich FIU transforms collegiate math experience https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-transforms-collegiate-math-experience-2.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-transforms-collegiate-math-experience-2 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Ayleen Barbel Fattal Focus on innovation: Better chemical testing https://news.fiu.edu/2017/focus-on-innovation-better-chemical-testing.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/focus-on-innovation-better-chemical-testing Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Two decades later, Wolfsonian-FIU a singular reflection of modern history—and its founder https://news.fiu.edu/2017/two-decades-later-wolfsonian-fiu-a-singular-reflection-of-modern-history-and-its-founder.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/two-decades-later-wolfsonian-fiu-a-singular-reflection-of-modern-history-and-its-founder Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Tiny songbird won’t be silenced https://news.fiu.edu/2017/tiny-songbird-wont-be-silenced.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/tiny-songbird-wont-be-silenced Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 JoAnn Adkins When disaster strikes: A new program prepares students to respond to catastrophes worldwide https://news.fiu.edu/2017/when-disaster-strikes-a-new-program-prepares-students-to-respond-to-catastrophes-worldwide.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/when-disaster-strikes-a-new-program-prepares-students-to-respond-to-catastrophes-worldwide Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Clara-Meretan Kiah The R+J Effect: Altering tragic fates through theatre https://news.fiu.edu/2017/the-rj-effect-altering-tragic-fates-through-theatre.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/the-rj-effect-altering-tragic-fates-through-theatre Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Clara-Meretan Kiah Spring 2017 Class Notes https://news.fiu.edu/2017/spring-2017-class-notes.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/spring-2017-class-notes Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:09:00 -0400 Clara-Meretan Kiah A conversation with Cuban art historian Juan Martínez https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-conversation-with-cuban-art-historian-juan-martinez.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-conversation-with-cuban-art-historian-juan-martinez Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:06:00 -0400 Gisela Maria Valencia Alumna appointed a Library of Congress librarian https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-appointed-a-library-of-congress-librarian.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-appointed-a-library-of-congress-librarian Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:58:00 -0400 CARTA University efforts transform how we educate students https://news.fiu.edu/2017/university-efforts-transform-how-we-educate-students.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/university-efforts-transform-how-we-educate-students Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Karen Cochrane Alumna studies why women travel to support Islamic State https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-studies-why-women-travel-to-support-islamic-state.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-studies-why-women-travel-to-support-islamic-state Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:40:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor Alumna earns prestigious Pickering Fellowship https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-earns-prestigious-pickering-fellowship.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-earns-prestigious-pickering-fellowship Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:12:00 -0400 Gisela Maria Valencia 6 ways women can break the 'glass ceiling' in communications https://news.fiu.edu/2017/6-ways-women-can-break-the-glass-ceiling-in-communications.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/6-ways-women-can-break-the-glass-ceiling-in-communications Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:26:00 -0400 CARTA NSF awards FIU $3 million for national pilot program to increase female physics majors https://news.fiu.edu/2017/news-article.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/news-article Wed, 17 May 2017 14:25:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor To keep students interested in physics, have them interact https://news.fiu.edu/2017/to-keep-students-interested-in-physics,-have-them-interact.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/to-keep-students-interested-in-physics,-have-them-interact Mon, 15 May 2017 07:57:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor Researcher finds passion for science, not grades, key to STEM career https://news.fiu.edu/2017/researcher-finds-passion-for-science-not-grades-key-to-stem-career.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/researcher-finds-passion-for-science-not-grades-key-to-stem-career Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:32:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor Alumna named Miami-Dade’s Assistant Principal of the Year https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-named-miami-dades-assistant-principal-of-the-year.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumna-named-miami-dades-assistant-principal-of-the-year Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:37:00 -0400 Chrystian Tejedor StartUP FIU creates innovation ecosystem to rev the engine of economic growth https://news.fiu.edu/2017/startup-fiu-creates-innovation-ecosystem-to-rev-the-engine-of-economic-growth.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/startup-fiu-creates-innovation-ecosystem-to-rev-the-engine-of-economic-growth Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Alexandra Pecharich Winter 2016-17 Class Notes https://news.fiu.edu/2017/winter-2016-17-class-notes.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/winter-2016-17-class-notes Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:05:00 -0500 Clara-Meretan Kiah For the love of FIU: Employees give back to move the university forward https://news.fiu.edu/2017/for-the-love-of-fiu.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/for-the-love-of-fiu Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Gisela Maria Valencia Alumnae vocalists return to campus for special Panther Alumni Week concert https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumnae-vocalists-return-to-campus-for-special-panther-alumni-week-concert.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/alumnae-vocalists-return-to-campus-for-special-panther-alumni-week-concert Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Joel Delgado Theater alumnus a voice for Hispanic-American culture https://news.fiu.edu/2017/theater-alumnus-brings-estefan-story-to-life-on-stage.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/theater-alumnus-brings-estefan-story-to-life-on-stage Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Team Predator: Researchers go far and deep to protect endangered sharks https://news.fiu.edu/2017/team-predator-researchers-go-far-and-deep-to-protect-endangered-sharks.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/team-predator-researchers-go-far-and-deep-to-protect-endangered-sharks Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 JoAnn Adkins FIU in DC: Students, faculty and alumni are making a mark in the nation’s capital https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-in-dc-students-faculty-and-alumni-are-making-a-mark-in-the-nations-capital.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-in-dc-students-faculty-and-alumni-are-making-a-mark-in-the-nations-capital Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Joel Delgado FIU family walk new paths https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-family-walk-new-paths.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-family-walk-new-paths Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Karen Cochrane Class Gift campaign encourages new graduates to invest in future Panthers https://news.fiu.edu/2017/class-gift-campaign-encourages-new-graduates-to-invest-in-future-panthers.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/class-gift-campaign-encourages-new-graduates-to-invest-in-future-panthers Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Clara-Meretan Kiah 5 questions for The Wolfsonian-FIU director https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-for-the-wolfsonian-fiu-director.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/5-questions-for-the-wolfsonian-fiu-director Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich How a performing arts center transformed FIU https://news.fiu.edu/2017/how-a-performing-arts-center-transformed-fiu.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/how-a-performing-arts-center-transformed-fiu Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Contributing Author A brotherhood that fosters pride, dedication to FIU https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-brotherhood-that-fosters-pride-dedication-to-fiu.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-brotherhood-that-fosters-pride-dedication-to-fiu Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Clara-Meretan Kiah Political engagement 
makes government better https://news.fiu.edu/2017/political-engagement-e280a8makes-government-better.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/political-engagement-e280a8makes-government-better Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Contributing Author VIP: Johanna C. Salazar MBA ’10 https://news.fiu.edu/2017/vip-johanna-c-salazar-mba-10.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/vip-johanna-c-salazar-mba-10 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich Focus on innovation: Origami antennas https://news.fiu.edu/2017/focus-on-innovation-origami-antennas.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/focus-on-innovation-origami-antennas Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Pecharich FIU helps local businesses level up https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-helps-local-businesses-level-up.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/fiu-helps-local-businesses-level-up Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Cynthia Corzo A final defense: FIU Law clinic helps educate lawyers handling death penalty cases https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-final-defense-fiu-law-clinic-helps-educate-lawyers-handling-death-penalty-cases.html https://news.fiu.edu/2017/a-final-defense-fiu-law-clinic-helps-educate-lawyers-handling-death-penalty-cases Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Contributing Author TEDxFIU: What leads to juvenile false confessions? https://news.fiu.edu/2016/tedxfiu-what-leads-to-juvenile-false-confessions.html https://news.fiu.edu/2016/tedxfiu-what-leads-to-juvenile-false-confessions Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:23:00 -0500 Sissi Garland