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FSTAR program prepares minority students for medical school
The latest group of students reporting for class at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) looks a little too […]
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FIU takes center stage at eMerge Americas 2017
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, […]
Researchers adapt coated fabric to determine freshness of fruit
Scientists have found a quick and reliable way to test the freshness of the fruit in your grocer’s produce section. […]
Snook survive cold spell in deeper waters of Everglades
Restoring freshwater flow to the Florida Everglades could help snook, one of the state’s prized gaming fish, survive extreme climate […]
Chemical sampling technology: an industry game-changer
FIU patent produces accurate results in minutes A new method developed at FIU makes toxicological, biological and environmental sampling and […]
Wearable sensor helps people keep tabs on drinking
Electrical engineers are creating a wearable sensor to help people manage their alcohol intake. Activity trackers monitor your steps; this […]
FIU at eMerge: Startups, biomedical breakthroughs and ecological research
At this year’s eMerge Americas conference, FIU is showcasing new companies associated with StartUP FIU, in addition to scientific breakthroughs […]
Student helps set policies for physician assistant profession
Ngan Lam is a student at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s inaugural Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. She […]
FIU-FAST, Miami Beach Fire Rescue set up field hospital Memorial Day weekend
FIU-FAST (Florida Advanced Surgical Transport) team set up a 10-bed critical care field hospital on Miami Beach for Memorial Day […]
Florida sets the standard for water efficiency in the south
Florida leads the south in water efficiency, according to a study examining water use across the United States. While states […]
FIU geneticist wants to arm farmers with improved pigeon pea plants
Researchers have identified key genes associated with flowering time in the pigeon pea, a finding that could lead to more […]
Scientists develop new tool to assess oil spills
Scientists are getting an entirely new perspective of what happens to oil in a spill, thanks to a tool developed […]
Psychologist named one of the most influential in the nation
Chockalingham “Vish” Viswesvaran has been named one of the most influential industrial and organizational psychologists in the nation. The FIU […]
Stempel College unveils first clinical research lab for hookah smoking in South Florida
When FIU graduate student John Cibotti finishes a long day, he sets up his custom-built hookah for a smoking session […]
NSF awards FIU $3 million for national pilot program to increase female physics majors
Armed with a $3 million National Science Foundation grant, researchers are heading back to high school to encourage more women […]
