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My internship as an electrical engineer at Northrop Grumman
Name: Antonio Rubio Hometown: Miami, Florida What is your major? I’m an electrical engineering major. Where did you intern? What did […]
Science & Health
Helping plants survive sea level rise requires tailored conservation plans
As part of an op-ed series, FIU News shares the expertise and diverse perspectives of members of the university community. In […]
Tundra plants are growing taller than ever before and scientists are worried
Some plants in the tundra are adapting to climate change, but Steven Oberbauer thinks it would be better if things […]
Launch of Transforming Antennas Center means future jobs in groundbreaking technology
As a child, Nicholas Russo always loved science. In elementary school, his show-and-tell projects consisted of demonstrating electronics kits. It […]
Ecologist suggests wild approach to selling threatened plants
Selling plants could save them from extinction. The key is growing them in their natural habitats, not on private properties […]
My internship at the Savannah River National Laboratory
Name: Manuel E. Losada Hometown: Born in Camaguey, Cuba and raised in Miami What is your major? I am an […]
Breaking down molecules and breaking down barriers
“Firsts are best because they are beginnings” is a phrase that could well be one of FIU’s mottos as a […]
Facebook tackles revenge porn with professor’s help
Psychologist Asia Eaton is helping Facebook in its fight against revenge porn. Eaton, other researchers, lawyers and victim advocates from […]
Meet Jose Gracia, a 92-year-old engineering instructor
Jose Gracia has lived a full life. The 92 year old has embraced all the challenges life has thrown his […]
Flooding, storm surge as destructive as a hurricane’s winds
When hurricanes and powerful storms threaten land, people typically focus on wind speed. That could be a mistake. Damage […]
Scientists find plant-eating sharks
The bonnethead shark has finally been outed for what it truly is — an omnivore! Gone are the stereotypical characterizations […]
Medical students study tampons as possible screening test for cancer
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer. Three FIU medical students would like […]
Professional mediation can help Everglades restoration
A broker could be the key to saving the Florida Everglades. That is one of the recommendations put forth by […]
Tools being developed to improve response times in disasters
A research team led by FIU is trying to remove the chaos from responses when natural disasters strike. The team, […]
Treatment being developed for manatees poisoned by red tide
NOAA funds veterinary care research in response to toxic algae Florida International University and Mote Marine Laboratory are developing new […]
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