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NSF awards FIU nearly half a million dollars for ‘remote-controlled brain’ research
The brain’s neural network is a complex electric circuit of interconnected neurons – there are about 80 billion neurons […]
Science & Health
Nano-medicine researchers look at basic science to combat abuse, addiction
The Society for Personalized Nano-Medicine’s 5th Annual Personalized Nano-Medicine Symposium brought 130 of the top basic, translational and clinical researchers […]
Botanist backs conservation of threatened flowers
Nichole Tiernan is sounding the alarm for conservation of some of the world’s princess flowers, which are more in trouble […]
New communication of conservation course offered through National Geographic Society grant
In collaboration with the Tropical Conservation Institute at FIU, the Department of Communication has designed a course for students interested in species […]
Neural-enabled prosthetic hand system restores sensation to first human subject
Years after his hand was amputated in a traumatic accident, a hand amputee can “feel” again, thanks to technology FIU […]
My internship at the Department of Defense
Name: Roberto Andiarena Vazquez Hometown: Miami, Florida, but I am originally from Holguin, Cuba. Where did you intern? What did you do […]
Biologist defies extremes to study climate change
Kelsey Reider’s “Lower Ice Cave Lake” no longer has an ice cave. That’s because climate change impacts are early and […]
FBI forensics hits Hollywood speed, researcher says
If you believe everything you see on TV, forensic scientists can wrap up a case in an hour. That doesn’t […]
Everglades needs more freshwater to combat peat soil collapse
More saltwater in the Everglades could make climate change worse, a new FIU study found. Some parts of the Everglades […]
FIU receives $1.49 million to transform how calculus is taught
FIU’s STEM Transformation Institute has received a $1.49 million grant from the National Science Foundation to improve student success in […]
Tax to slow down greenhouse gas emissions gains support
As part of an op-ed series, FIU News shares the expertise and diverse perspectives of members of the university community. In […]
Helping hurricane survivors deal with psychological trauma
When disaster strikes, many stare at images of the destruction helpless. Mark Macgowan packs his bags and heads out to […]
Dementia: Do you know someone who has it?
Dementia is not a specific disease, but a syndrome, a group of symptoms, that according to the National Institute on […]
My internship as a mechanical engineer
Name: Kevin Viera Hometown: Tampa, Florida What is your major? Mechanical engineering. Where are you interning? What do you do there? I’m […]
Report calls for more science to negate CO2 emissions
Technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the air must play a major role in mitigating climate change, according to a […]
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