FIU News - 2018

5 questions with the Jewish Museum director

Alexandra Pecharich — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:27:00 -0500

Top FIU benefactor inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0500

Decades ago, Dr. Herbert Wertheim turned his early ideas for inventions into prototypes using Maxwell House coffee cans as chemistry beakers.

Going Places: Student environmentalist urges not to trash apple cores, cafecito grounds

Alexandra Pecharich — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:05:00 -0500

Oliver, pictured here in March on campus prior to the rollout of pandemic protocols, graduated on Dec. 13.

Climate change drives tundras out of sync

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:19:00 -0500

Tennis serves up success international-style

David Drucker — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 15:17:00 -0500

Very Important Panther: Michael E. Mendez ’03 reimagines the gas station

Alexandra Pecharich — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 11:39:00 -0500

Celebrating a lifetime of giving: Jorge and Darlene Perez

Charles Crespo — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:04:00 -0500

Winter 2018-2019 Class Notes

Alexandra Pecharich — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:32:00 -0500

WDNA’s student-run show spotlights FIU talent

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:52:00 -0500

This student-run show aims to promote FIU’s musical talent across the board and engage with the local community through WDNA.

Wine and dine with the stars: 5 reasons to attend SOBEWFF®

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:31:00 -0500

One of the most exciting and anticipated events of the year is slowly approaching.

Researchers clear the air about vaping

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:02:00 -0500

Researchers from the FIU Center of Children and Families discuss dangers of vaping.

Student scholars offer solutions on Latin America, Caribbean to federal and congressional decision makers

Federal Relations — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:37:00 -0500

Wolfsonian collaborates with Italian sister museum on textile exhibit

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:15:00 -0500

The Wolfsonian—FIU is expanding its global scope with Made in Italy: MITA Textile Design 1926–1976, its first-ever major collaborative exhibition with The Wolfsoniana, its sister museum in Genoa.

Students pour their own brew at Nov. 10 beer festival

Patricia Cárdenas — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:36:00 -0500

A group of FIU students, collectively known as Quadrophenia Brewing Co., will be pouring a beer they envisioned together for guests at the 2018 North Miami Brewfest.

October 2018 in photos: Halloween, homecoming and school spirit

David Drucker — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:37:00 -0400

Homecoming week and the beginning of the holiday season brought color and spirit to campus. Here are just a few of our favorite moments from October, as captured by FIU photographers Margi Rentis, Eduardo Merille and Carl-Frederick Francois.

Hospitality alumna finds her calling in beer

Patricia Cárdenas — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:17:00 -0400

“Beer can taste like almost any flavor you can put your mind to," says Rebecca Masihdas.

Discovered: New species of African crocodile

JoAnn Adkins — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:07:00 -0400

FIU researcher Matthew Shirley discovered new species of African crocodile

New Wolfsonian-FIU exhibition looks at history of Art Deco

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:04:00 -0400

Curated by Silvia Barisione and Shoshana Resnikoff, Deco: Luxury to Mass Market traces Art Deco’s European origins and later widespread influence on art

Guilty until proven innocent: police perceptions affect investigations

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:22:00 -0400

From SOBEWFF® internship to dream job

Patricia Cárdenas — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:57:00 -0400

When it comes to networking and hospitality, FIU students and alumni have a unique advantage.

Hurricanes remind us sand is not a renewable resource

Chrystian Tejedor — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:10:00 -0400

Hurricanes remind us sand is not a renewable resource

Chrystian Tejedor — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:10:00 -0400

As beachside communities begin rebuilding in the wake of two catastrophic hurricane impacts on the U.S. they should ask whether beach nourishment offers enough protection.

Peace prize offers hope for sexual violence survivors, but not peace

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:54:00 -0400

FIU becomes prime contract holder of defense contract

Contributing Author — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:01:00 -0400

FIU in DC update: Constructing the future of urban technology

Federal Relations — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:48:00 -0400

FIU started the month of October convening federal and local officials on smart technology initiatives; advocating for policies that will protect South Florida’s water supply and coastal ecosystems; and presenting research on the impact of women in communication.

Make Red Robin’s next great burger for $10,000

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:16:00 -0400

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is encouraging FIU students to pitch the best burger recipe they can come up with for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.

Could cognitive interview unlock memories in Kavanaugh debate?

Chrystian Tejedor — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:49:00 -0400

The creator of the cognitive interview believes his technique could yield new information into allegations made against United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

CARTA student defeats cancer, earns scholarship

Patricia Cárdenas — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:16:00 -0400

International student Luiza Mello fought cancer and earned a scholarship for her stellar work as an aspiring architect.

Your brain is a work of art

Patricia Cárdenas — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:59:00 -0400

What do you see when you look at this image? Tomás R. Guilarte asks his 8-year-old daughter Sofia this very question.

5 tips to improve your critical thinking

David Drucker — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:50:00 -0400

South Florida News Service is producing award-winning journalists

Patricia Cárdenas — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:59:00 -0400

Recently, more than a dozen FIU students were recognized with prestigious journalism awards based on their work at FIU’s South Florida News Service (SFNS).

Celebrating 30 years of student radio

Patricia Cárdenas — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:21:00 -0400

Inspired by the late Steve Jobs’ commencement speech at Stanford University where he shared how auditing a calligraphy class in college inspired him years later to add diverse fonts to Apple computers, we set out to visit classes around campus that make us think differently about what it means to be educated. This is one in a series of drop-ins.

5 ways to be more creative

Patricia Cárdenas — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:04:00 -0400

Whatever your calling, there is a skill that transcends doctrines and that everyone could benefit from developing: creativity.

Road to FIU ’22: Alex Anacki

Angela Nicoletti — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:12:00 -0400

Leading up to the start of the fall semester, FIU News will be highlighting standout members of the Class of 2022, the best class in FIU history.

Panthers Open Season Hosting Stetson on Friday

David Drucker — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:17:00 -0400

The 2018-19 athletics year for FIU begins on Friday at 7.

Road to FIU ’22: Gisell Rodriguez

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:30:00 -0400

When incoming freshman Gisell Rodriguez, valedictorian at Glades Central High School, first stepped foot on campus, something felt right. “There was a spark,” she said.

What tiny particles mean for big stars

Chrystian Tejedor — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:50:00 -0400

An international team including FIU physicist Lei Guo has made a discovery that fills in the gaps of our understanding of some of the tiniest particles in the universe.

FIU celebrates Preeminent Programs

Contributing Author — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:01:00 -0400

Giving at-risk youth a chance to work in hospitality

Patricia Cárdenas — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:31:00 -0400

A new program is helping young adults from vulnerable communities establish entry-level careers in the booming tourism and hospitality industry.

Frost Art Museum welcomes amateurs to monthly drawing salons

Patricia Cárdenas — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:42:00 -0400

I’m at the FIU Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, which is hosting a drawing salon inspired by “Many Visions, Many Versions: Art from Indigenous Communities in India."

Faculty and staff celebrate FIU as a “Great College to Work For”

Patricia Cárdenas — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:11:00 -0400

Faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the university’s being ranked a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The award-winning fleet that keeps FIU ‘rolling’

Patricia Cárdenas — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Five-hundred and twenty units of equipment, including 58 unique types of vehicles such as vans, trailers, trucks and even airboats. They are the golf carts, police vehicles and life-saving Panther Mov

StartUP FIU’s The Rumcake Factory lands Whole Foods gig

Patricia Cárdenas — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Starting this fall, their signature rum cakes will be sold at Whole Foods Market stores in South Florida.

FIU’s Alec Dominguez Earns C-USA Spring Spirit of Service Award

David Drucker — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:07:00 -0400

College of Law grads stand out nationally

Patricia Cárdenas — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:56:00 -0400

FIU College of Law graduates are beating the odds – and national average – when it comes to finding a job.

Home Game Times, Select TV Networks Announced for FIU Football

David Drucker — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:30:00 -0400

Andres Nunez drafted by Kansas City Royals

David Drucker — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:11:00 -0400

The rewarding life of a professional artist

Patricia Cárdenas — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:37:00 -0400

If you asked alumna and FIU employee Peggy Nolan whether or not she had any doubts about deciding to study art, she would quickly and proudly answer “no.”

Going Places: Theater major wins national award

Alexandra Pecharich — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Oliver, pictured here in March on campus prior to the rollout of pandemic protocols, graduated on Dec. 13.

Researchers question effects of hurricanes on kids’ brains

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Sat, 26 May 2018 11:24:00 -0400

FIU scientists are investigating the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters on brain development in children.

Faculty’s newest works perfect for summer

Patricia Cárdenas — Thu, 24 May 2018 17:11:00 -0400

This past year, FIU faculty members have been hard at work researching, writing and composing more than 50 works.

FIU Student-Athletes Record Highest GPA Ever

David Drucker — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:06:00 -0400

Student-athletes post a cumulative 3.28 GPA during the spring semester

FIU faces Florida Atlantic in Game 1 of C-USA Championship

David Drucker — Sat, 19 May 2018 18:45:00 -0400

Florida couple establishes professorship for tropical ecology

JoAnn Adkins — Thu, 17 May 2018 13:57:00 -0400

A professorship of tropical ecology has been established in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education at FIU thanks to a gift from FIU Emeritus Professor Walter Goldberg and his wife, Rosalie.

South Florida mangroves are on a death march, marking a new era for Earth

Chrystian Tejedor — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:47:00 -0400

Mangroves running for their lives may have just hit the end of the road.

FIU, BMI Financial partner to create unique job opportunities for business students

Jennifer Lacayo — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:41:00 -0400

BMI Financial Group, Inc. (BMI) has partnered with FIU to develop two unique programs that will provide support and hands-on learning opportunities for business students.’

5 questions with the dean of business

Contributing Author — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:19:00 -0400

Newly arrived Joanne Li has big plans.

Florida brain gain: FIU is ensuring that Sunshine State employers find the talent they need in new graduates

Alexandra Pecharich — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:34:00 -0400

Employers statewide find highly qualified workers in FIU graduates.

FIU a major presence at eMerge Americas

Alexandra Pecharich — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:38:00 -0400

FIU came on like gangbusters this week at eMerge Americas, the international tech conference that annually gathers thousands of movers and shakers to Miami Beach.

Graduates use degrees to climb socio-economic ladder

Jessica Drouet — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:34:00 -0400

Many of the more than 5,500 FIU students graduating this spring will use their FIU degrees as one-way tickets to prosperity and a better life for their families.

New nursing apprenticeships promote rural primary care

Contributing Author — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:29:00 -0400

The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences has awarded $100,000 in traineeship grants to five FIU nurse practitioner graduate students to participate in the pilot of the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program.

C-USA CHAMPS! FIU Women's Tennis Claims First Championship Title

David Drucker — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:56:00 -0400

Keeping secrets: FIU alumnus a dark web sleuth

Alexandra Pecharich — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:32:00 -0400

An alumnus patrols the dark web for a living.

FIYou: Shalimar G. Moreno

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:30:00 -0400

FIU Law graduates earn highest Florida Bar passage rate

Greg Miller — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:09:00 -0400

Hey, FIU: Are you ready to bring back the Sunblazer?

David Drucker — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:41:00 -0400

FIU’s first mascot is seeing a bit of a resurgence.

Bases loaded: More than a dozen baseball recruits had to choose between FIU and going pro

Joel Delgado — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:27:00 -0400

More than a dozen freshmen baseball recruits had offers from pro teams.

The power of philanthropy

Charles Crespo — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:26:00 -0400

Donor-supported scholarships go a long way toward setting students on a solid path.

Very Important Panther: Myrna Soto ’93 discusses cybersecurity, attributes of a strong leader

Alexandra Pecharich — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:27:00 -0400

The alumna talks leadership in the tech industry.

Rx for medical student debt: scholarships

Ileana Varela — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:57:00 -0400

Wertheim medical students receive scholarships from the school’s namesake.

Focus on innovation: Restoring independence to hand amputees

Millie Acebal — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:57:00 -0400

Upper-extremity amputees may soon be using a prosthesis that is directly connected to their nervous system, thanks to new technology developed by Ranu Jung.

Educating a generation of cyber warriors

Contributing Author — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:31:00 -0400

FIU is educating new defenders of the cyber world.

HR professional recognized for positive impact in the field

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:51:00 -0400

Ph.D. graduate of Industrial and Organizational Psychology was recognized for his hard work and inducted into the inaugural class of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Human Resources Ring of Honor.

The Yiddish renaissance: Professor joins forces with the owners of a Miami Beach hotel to revive an endangered ancient language

JoAnn Adkins — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:13:00 -0400

Reviving a language: A professor gathers community members with an interest in Yiddish.

FIU Spring Game set for Friday, April 6

Joel Delgado — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:34:00 -0400

The Panthers will conclude their spring practice season with the annual FIU Football Spring Game at Riccardo Silva Stadium on Friday, April 6.

Getting out of South Florida

Joel Delgado — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:31:00 -0400

Alumni are ascending the ladder of success as they take top jobs around the country.

February 2018 in photos: Swimming, SOBEWFF® and Uproar

Joel Delgado — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

That’s it? Just like that, the shortest month of the year has come to a close.

Search for vanishing frogs leads to discovery of new species

JoAnn Adkins — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU biologist Alessandro Catenazzi went in search of vanishing frogs in the Amazon. What he found was an entirely new species.

5 ways to market yourself to potential employers

Morgan Benoit — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Does the job search process make you nervous? If it does, that’s common.

President Rosenberg delivers Greek life update, shares additional reinstatement decisions

Angela Nicoletti — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

President Mark B. Rosenberg shared the following message with the university community on Feb. 28, 2018:

Participating in peaceful demonstrations won’t hurt admissions status

Eduardo Merille — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU will not rescind admission decisions of incoming students who receive disciplinary action from their high school for participating in peaceful demonstrations, joining a growing number of universities nationally that are taking a similar stance on student activism.

Student presents original burger to Guy Fieri at SOBEWFF®

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Psychology senior Angelic Cox got the chance of a lifetime this past weekend at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival: She presented her original burger recipe to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives star Guy Fieri at the Festival’s Heineken Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid and Sons.

Former Congressman Patrick Murphy named senior fellow at FIU’s Green School

Amy Ellis — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Former Congressman Patrick Murphy has been named a senior fellow at FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, where he will assist the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy with the launch of a new public policy fellowship.

How people speak Spanish drives judgment, new study finds

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

People in Miami likely judge others on how they speak Spanish, according to a new FIU study.

Engaging residents for faster Everglades restoration

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Chloe Vorseth wants to speed up Everglades restoration.

5 questions with biomedical engineer and new program director for NSF

Millie Acebal — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Chenzhong Li, a Worlds Ahead distinguished professor in biomedical engineering and director of FIU’s Nanobioengineering/Biolectronics Lab, was tapped by the National Science Foundation.

Swimming and diving wins fourth straight conference title

Joel Delgado — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In the sports world, the word “dynasty” is thrown around pretty often – almost too often.

Stempel College dean honored for his work in toxicology

Karen Cochrane — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Tomás R. Guilarte, dean of the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work and professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Toxicologist Award from the Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists (HOT).

Theatre students shine at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Contributing Author — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Eleven students took home 15 awards at this year’s Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

My internship at Intel

Diana Hernandez-Alende — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Randy Matos

FIU honors 17 lost by encouraging positive actions

Alexandra Pecharich — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

As South Florida – and the nation – continues to grapple with heartbreak in the aftermath of a high school shooting that left 17 dead in Broward County, FIU gathered to mourn.

Uproar turns back time with throwback performers

Cristina Jaramillo — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Uproar 2018 did not disappoint!

SOBEWFF® propelled alumnus into career with Rachael Ray

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU alumnus Andrew Kaplan ’03 pauses in the middle of a bustling QVC set to take a selfie in his “HANGRY” t-shirt – his own design.

Remembering the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Joel Delgado — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The South Florida community, including the FIU family, was shocked and saddened by the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Speaking truth to power: Please don’t call them natural disasters

Contributing Author — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The following article by Richard Olson appeared on the web site of the Natural Hazards Center as part of its Research Counts series.

NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

More than 7,500 children recruited for study to date; data available for first 4,500

FIU leaders advocate for higher education funding

Federal Relations — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

As the Trump Administration released its federal budget proposal and the Higher Education Act is considered, FIU students and leaders were on the scene to advocate and gain insights during the first Panther Alumni Week in D.C.

MangoHacks: Building code for fun can lead to students landing jobs

Contributing Author — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

From improving your rehab to rehabbing your nightlife – these are just some of the problems that about 550 students tried to solve at the recent MangoHacks hosted at FIU’s School of Computing & Information Sciences‘ PG6 Tech Station.

Researchers take fight against cervical cancer abroad

Contributing Author — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

An engineer in the College of Engineering & Computing has pioneered an easy-to-use imaging system for the diagnosis of cervical cancer, which is potentially life changing for many women with little or no access to specialized health care.

President discusses expanded opportunities for Biscayne Bay Campus

Angela Nicoletti — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

President Mark B. Rosenberg might soon be seen wearing a shirt that says, “BBC is the place to be.”

Jump-start your career at March 3 conference

Karen Cochrane — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

If you’re a senior or recent FIU graduate, you’re probably living this universal truth: Adulting can be hard.

Baseball ready for new season with new-look team

David Drucker — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:03:00 -0500

Grab a hot dog, some peanuts and a bag of cracker jacks – baseball season is finally upon us.

New Pew fellow in marine conservation joins FIU

Chrystian Tejedor — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU Pew Marine Fellow Wuying Lin plans to advance conservation policies to disrupt the illicit trade of marine wildlife in South China.

Business professor explains the impact of Bitcoin on trading, investments

Cynthia Corzo — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Bitcoin gripped the investing world in 2017, and its price increased by roughly 500 percent. In December 2017, Bitcoin hit a peak of almost $20,000. Since then, digital coins have lost $500 billion in value.

Broward school shooting experts

Alyse Mier — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU experts are available and ready to speak about the school shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

President addresses tragedy in Broward

Angela Nicoletti — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

On Wednesday, February 14, President Rosenberg sent the following message to the university community.

Alumnus recruits engineering talent from FIU

Contributing Author — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Alumnus Carlos Banks ’11, MS ’13 is on a mission to keep FIU engineering talent in Miami.

Trustee gets to know Panthers, campus life

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Marc D. Sarnoff, a member of the FIU Board of Trustees, spent Feb. 12 in the Graham Center Pit getting to know Panthers on a more personal level.

SOBEWFF® gets under way next week, tickets still available to select events

Karen Cochrane — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The 17th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicks off Feb. 21st, and tickets are still available to the History of Jewish-American Cuisine hosted by Joan Nathan on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Police exercise at BBC tonight

Angela Nicoletti — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The FIU Police Department is participating in a training exercise on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Kovens Conference Center on the Biscayne Bay Campus.

Can you die of a broken heart?

Ileana Varela — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Throughout the ages, art, architecture, music and literature have often been inspired by the broken-hearted.

People are willing to pay more to protect Everglades when they know these two things

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

People are willing to pay up to $18 annually for the next 10 years to avoid restrictions on how and when they can use water, according to a new FIU study.

Losing trust in the world: Holocaust scholar on war, genocide

Amy Ellis — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Auschwitz survivor Jean Améry said that Nazi torture destroyed his trust in the world.

Softball carries momentum into new season after breakout year

Joel Delgado — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU softball won’t be taking anyone by surprise this season.

SOBEWFF® a Gyllensporre family affair

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Born in Sweden and raised in Belgium, Josefine, Caroline and Gustaf Gyllensporre are international students and alumni of FIU – each with a different major – who set out to gain valuable career insight and work experience at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

FIU Police detain possible suspects

Alyse Mier — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

On Friday, Feb. 9, the following message was sent to the university community.

What is the green economy and why should you care?

Amy Ellis — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:55:00 -0500

Dams drive risk of fish extinction in U.S.

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Dams drive local extinction risk of native fish in the southern United States, an FIU study found.

Researchers patent quick tests for cocaine

Chrystian Tejedor — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU students and their professor have patented a series of new tests that can quickly, accurately and cost-effectively confirm the presence of cocaine.

Alumni return to campus to share insights with current students

Joel Delgado — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Since the first Panther Alumni Week (P.A.W.) in 2013, hundreds of alumni have returned to FIU, providing current students with valuable insights into their own college experiences and career advice that will guide them for years to come.

4 essential traits of effective leaders

Cristina Jaramillo — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What makes a great leader?

It’s FIU Day! University community to advocate for FIU in Tallahassee and at home

Angela Nicoletti — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Today is FIU Day in Tallahassee!

Alcohol banned at Greek events for the rest of the semester

Eduardo Merille — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Last Thursday evening at a town hall with the Greek community, 16 of the 19 eligible Greek organizations at FIU were reinstated and the announcement was made to ban alcohol for the rest of the semester.

Applications open for summer fellowship in Nicaragua

Sissi Garland — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU has teamed up with blueEnergy, local agencies and residents to build a sustainable community in Bluefields, Nicaragua.

FIUPD launches pedestrian safety program

Jennifer Lacayo — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

With a growing number of FIU students walking to campus from Sweetwater and Westchester, the FIU Police Department has secured a grant for a program to improve their safety by helping them become better educated and more alert pedestrians.

Got my first job! Working for Google

Millie Acebal — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Krista Shuckerow

Got my first job! Working as a reporter in Mississippi

Contributing Author — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In this series, recent grads share their journey to landing that first job out of college.

South Florida has what Amazon values — we embrace change, innovation, reinvention

Angela Nicoletti — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

President Mark B. Rosenberg wrote the following op-ed in the Miami Herald on Feb. 5, 2018.

Everglades needs more fresh water to fight salt water intrusion

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

As sea levels continue to rise, more areas of the coastal Everglades will be susceptible to salt water intrusion, according to a new FIU study.

Students land dream jobs with local municipality

Isabel Gamarra — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

An innovative collaboration between FIU and the City of Miami Beach is forging new career paths for dozens of FIU students.

Let’s get real: Interns-turned-SOBEWFF® employees discuss how to maximize a volunteer opportunity

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU News sat down with a group of Panthers who got their start in the hospitality industry working with the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

President Rosenberg delivers Greek life update

Angela Nicoletti — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

President Mark B. Rosenberg shared the following message with the university community on Feb. 5, 2018:

Hydropower development alters the Amazon, researchers find

JoAnn Adkins — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Andean Amazon is being rapidly altered by a wave of hydropower development and the consequences have been underestimated, according to newly released research.

Emerging engineers envision future cities for senior citizens

Diana Hernandez-Alende — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine a grandmother waiting for her daughter to get out of work to bring her prescription drugs because there is no effective public transportation and driving herself is not an option.

A conversation with SOBEWFF® visionary Lee Brian Schrager

Karen Cochrane — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU News sat down with Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to learn about this year’s Festival, how it all began, what motivates him today, a favorite stand-out moment from the past 16 festivals, and what he wishes people knew about one of the world’s premier wine and food festivals.

January 2018 in photos: Parades, satellites and dusk skies

Joel Delgado — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

We hope your 2018 is off to a great start, Panthers! Hopefully, your resolutions lasted longer than one of our Miami “cold” spells. Our photographers have been busy capturing the South Florida winter and the great events the kicked off the semester. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite moments and images from the past month captured by them.

Theatre major honored with Arts Advocacy Award

Contributing Author — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Performance theatre major Matthew Alexander ’18 was selected to receive this year’s Arts Advocacy Award by Brian Schriner, dean of the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts. To accept his award, Alexander traveled to Tallahassee with the dean for Arts Advocacy Day on Jan. 24 and met with state legislators. What follows is Alexander’s reflection on the trip.

Sexual harassment in the workplace: how organizational policies can make a difference

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:53:00 -0500

Employees are more likely to report sexual harassment they witness at work when there is a zero-tolerance policy in place, according to a new FIU study.

Why I Run: FIU community shares motivations for running Miami Marathon

Joel Delgado — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:20:00 -0500

More than 20,000 runners participated in the 2018 Fitbit Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Jan. 28. FIU is always well represented at the annual event, with hundreds of Panthers running in both races.

State of the Union Experts

Alyse Mier — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

My internship as a systems engineer

Diana Hernandez-Alende — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Manuel Losada Hometown: Born in Camaguey, Cuba, and raised in Miami, Florida What is your major? Electrical engineering Where did you intern? I interned at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Florida College System transfers receive early access to scholarships, degree plans

Alyse Mier — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Students in the Florida College System hoping to transfer to FIU will now be able to earn scholarships from FIU well before application time, as a result of FIU’s newest transfer student success initiative in partnership with online college preparedness platform RaiseMe.

Cold or Flu: How can you tell the difference?

Ileana Varela — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The flu and the common cold are similar in many ways, but they are caused by different viruses, and it is important that you can tell the difference and know when to seek medical attention.

FIU becomes Knight of the Rural Development Merit Order of Burkina Faso

Contributing Author — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Grand Chancery Order of the Office of the President of Burkina Faso has recognized FIU as a Knight of the Rural Development Merit Order.

Alumnus’ romantic comedy highest grossing film in Bolivia

Contributing Author — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Theatre alumnus Yecid Benavides Jr. ’05 will be returning to his alma mater on Saturday, Feb. 3

Last chance to recognize an exceptional student

Cristina Jaramillo — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Student Affairs is looking to recognize exceptional students during the division’s annual Outstanding Student Life Awards held in spring.

FIU teams up with Miami Heat, Miccosukee tribe for environmental activities

Evelyn S. Gonzalez — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

More than 65 volunteers from FIU, the Miami Heat and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida came together Jan. 24 to help restore the Everglades.

Foreign policy leaders discuss state of the world in 2018

Gisela Maria Valencia — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

From leaders of nationally renowned think tanks to former ambassadors and journalists from The New York Times, The Washington Post and Politico, some of the brightest minds from across the country came together at FIU for a day-long conference on global relations and U.S. foreign policy.

How to create a budget in college

Joel Delgado — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

It’s no secret that handling money in college can be difficult. If you feel like you’re struggling, you’re not alone.

Panther ingenuity, quick actions help recover engagement ring

Sissi Garland — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

A long-time university employee says it’s “amazing” that her engagement ring was found after she accidentally flushed it down the toilet. Fortunately for her, FIU staff members used some Panther ingenuity to recover it.

Tales of SOBEWFF® past

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:44:00 -0500

The annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival enters its 17th year of wine, food and philanthropy next month. And Miami’s premier gourmet gathering didn’t weather 16 years without collecting its fair share of interesting stories – and even some teachable moments.

Flu season worsens, doctors urge vaccinations

Ileana Varela — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

It’s official, this year’s flu season is a bad one, and it’s not over. But there’s still time for you to protect yourself.

FIU tests emergency notification system

Sissi Garland — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

This is a test of the FIU emergency notification system. This is only a test.

Why I donated blood for the first time

Morgan Benoit — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:05:00 -0500

January is National Blood Donor Month. The Red Cross encourages individuals to resolve to roll up a sleeve to give this month and throughout the year.

Students kick off semester in D.C. tackling national challenges

Federal Relations — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Just before Congress and the President reached an impasse, prompting a government shutdown and uncertainty on DACA, a group of FIU students took to the capital the first week of the Spring semester to tackle national challenges, including cybersecurity, transportation infrastructure and research funding.

Facts women and men should know about cervical cancer

Ileana Varela — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month and the message from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention is that “no woman should die from cervical cancer.”

Save on tickets to SOBEWFF®

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Valentine’s Day is only a month away, so it’s time to start thinking about what to get that special someone in your life.

Elementary, middle school students cheer on Panthers for Education Day

Joel Delgado — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What happens when you pack 2,000 elementary and middle school students into the Ocean Bank Convocation Center for an FIU women’s basketball game?

City manager, police chief teach FIU dual enrollment courses

Isabel Gamarra — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine taking a U.S. government class with a current city manager who is a Harvard-trained lawyer and has nearly 20 years of government experience

My internship at BBC Worldwide

Contributing Author — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Vanessa Michelle SanchezMajor: Public relationsWhere did you intern? BBC WorldwideWhat did you do there? Trade marketing

Major gift by late philanthropist caps 18-year legacy of Wolfsonian support

Sissi Garland — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Palm Beach philanthropist Jean S. Sharf and her late husband, collector and scholar Frederic A. Sharf, have gifted more than 650 items to The Wolfsonian–FIU.

The Frost announces Spring 2018 season schedule

Joel Delgado — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum announced its spring season schedule last week

Got my first job! Working for Univision

Contributing Author — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

In this series, recent grads share their journey to landing that first job out of college.

Rosenberg uses MLK celebration to address prejudice

Contributing Author — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

President Mark B. Rosenberg sent the following message to the university community on Friday, Jan. 12. Watch his full remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative breakfast below.

Shark biologist teams up with aerospace engineer to discover behaviors of oceanic whitetips

JoAnn Adkins — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Oceanic whitetip sharks move with extreme efficiency, exploiting physics to maximize their energy surplus for both hunting and downtime.

My internship at a global aerospace technology company

Contributing Author — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Alexand Gibson Major: Mechanical engineering Where did you intern? I interned with the System Integration Test & Evaluation (SIT&E) team at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Space Park, Redondo Beach, California. Space Park is a historic location for space technology where rocket engines, lasers and advanced satellites have been designed and built. It is also near Manhattan Beach, providing excellent opportunity for after-work activities.

5 questions with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits CEO Wayne Chaplin

Clara-Meretan Kiah — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Wayne Chaplin has led Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor, since 1994. His tenure, first as the company’s president and now as CEO, has spanned a two-decade-long relationship between FIU and SGWS, which hosts the annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival benefiting FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

FIU to host 27th annual Martin Luther King celebration

Jessica Drouet — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

FIU’s Department of Multicultural Programs and Services will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a month-long celebration inspired by King’s lifelong dedication to equality and peace.

Hurricanes and earthquakes: Can one predict the other?

Ayleen Barbel Fattal — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

When three major hurricanes and just as many powerful earthquakes happen at around the same time, as they did in 2017, many wonder if they are connected.

Community leaders Cesar L. Alvarez and Rogelio Tovar appointed to FIU Board of Trustees

Jennifer Lacayo — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Gov. Rick Scott reappointed Cesar L. Alvarez to serve on the FIU Board of Trustees, while the Florida Board of Governors appointed Rogelio “Roger” Tovar to join as a new FIU trustee.

Whole Foods to donate percentage of sales to StartUP FIU FOOD

Jennifer Lacayo — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:42:00 -0500

Whole Foods Market Miami locations and FIU will team up to support food entrepreneurs in South Florida by donating 5 percent of Jan. 11 net sales to StartUP FIU FOOD.

My internship at Harvard Medical School

Morgan Benoit — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Name: Brian Garcia Hometown: Guines, Cuba What is your major? Biological sciences, College of Arts, Sciences and Education and Honors College

5 tips to bounce back to a leaner, healthier body this new year

Ileana Varela — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Everyone loves the holiday season. Spending time with family and friends, feasting on holiday specialties … and feeling extra padding around the midsection?

College of Medicine graduates first class of physician assistants

John Marin — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Graduation Day is always a special day, but for Worlds Ahead graduate Ngan Lam something that happened the day before made it extra special. That’s when she got the news that she’d landed her first job as a physician assistant at the University of Florida Shands Hospital.

Calling all change makers, do gooders

Alyse Mier — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

For a recent graduate, a three day trip to Washington, D.C., was all it took to spark a new passion.