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Not in the mood: Mercury messes with songbirds’ mating game

Doctoral candidate Alan Mock and a team of researchers now have growing concerns about a hidden threat lurking in an endangered bird’s food supply — mercury.

May 1, 2025

The Latest

Science & Technology
Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
The findings, published in IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, present a way to protect sensitive videos from rare but extremely powerful computers.
May 2, 2025
Campus & Community
Our Spring 2025 graduates go out boldly
During graduation ceremonies this week, some 5,500 new alumni celebrated their achievements in Panther style. Congratulations, Class of 2025!
May 2, 2025
Science & Technology
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
FIU's Wall of Wind simulates downbursts to study their impact on buildings, revealing vulnerabilities not addressed by current hurricane-focused designs.
April 30, 2025
Politics, Law & Society
World in Focus: What's next for the U.S.-EU relationship?
European Union expert Markus Thiel addresses the shifting dynamics that are reshaping the global geopolitical order. He discusses Europe’s rearmament, the future of NATO and nuclear proliferation.
April 28, 2025
Campus & Community
FIU graduates blaze a trail
5,500+ inspiring journeys: a 16-year-old heads to law school, a math rock star heads to Google, and a new physician heads to New York's largest healthcare provider.
April 25, 2025
Lifehacks
Doing it all at FIU: One student’s experience
Meet a go-getter reaching well beyond the classroom and his chosen course of study to capitalize on diverse opportunities. He offers a model for any undergraduate to follow.
April 25, 2025

Science & Technology
More booze in the barrel: Alum’s invention solves spirits industry problem
A patented coating for wooden casks protects against evaporation and leaks to avoid liquor loss.
May 6, 2025
Business & Entrepreneurship
In the fast lane: Hospitality students help drive a successful Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
They handled logistics, inventory, field marketing and more. And did we mention selfies with celebs? It’s all in a day’s work for these future professionals.
May 6, 2025

Student Success

Science & Technology
Expanded partnership with CodePath to enrich computer science students’ training in AI, career readiness
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.
April 2, 2025
Campus & Community
FIU named a champion among universities nationwide for first-generation student success
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.
March 17, 2025

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Research

Science & Technology
How to explain it: A doctoral candidate makes his scientific research accessible for everyone
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.
April 3, 2025
Lifehacks
Communicating science: grad students give it their best shot
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.
April 3, 2025

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Recent Accolades

Campus & Community
Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management ranks among world’s best in QS World University Rankings
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March 14, 2025

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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.
April 11, 2025

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