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New flood risk identified by FIU researcher
As South Florida raises groundwater levels to fight salt water intrusion, the threat of flooding from within will only increase, […]
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Nature signals SOS: Long-term research, short-term extremes uncover clues to survival
—By JoAnn C. Adkins, Ayleen Barbel Fattal ’06, Evelyn S. Gonzalez and Chrystian Tejedor ’04, MBA ’15 When extreme weather […]
Predicting the next big one
The 2017 hurricane season will go on record as one of the most active and devastating in recent history, yet […]
Researchers investigate effects of e-cigarettes on adolescent brains
Use of e-cigarettes is on the rise, leaving scientists wondering what effects they could have on the developing brains of […]
Is Everglades restoration good for fish?
Florida’s economy depends on healthy fish, but little is known about how Everglades restoration efforts affect some of the state’s […]
Speedy, offsite construction could save nation’s ailing bridges
America’s bridges are aging and in dire need of repair or replacement. Most U.S. bridges were built for a 50-year […]
How 3 women are changing the face of STEM
Nov. 8 is national STEM day, something Zahra Hazari knows a lot about. She is trying to recruit at least 10,000 […]
Young women: Breast cancer doesn’t care how old you are
As part of an op-ed series, FIU News shares the expertise and diverse perspectives of members of the university community. In […]
Girls in STEM: How words can change it all
The gender gap in STEM can start when children are just learning to speak – the words parents choose to […]
Transportation leaders visit FIU’s federally designated research facilities
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao and U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart made a stop last week at the College […]
Can adults develop ADHD? Research says probably not
Adults likely do not develop ADHD, according to new research by FIU clinical psychologist Margaret Sibley. More than 80 percent […]
FIU’s Stempel College to build health disparities research center with $13.1 million grant
FIU is building Florida’s first Health Disparities Research Center at a Minority Institution (RCMI) with a $13.1 million grant from […]
FIU, National Forensic Science Technology Center join forces to broaden impact in forensic science
Florida International University (FIU) and the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) announce that they are joining forces to make […]
FIU in D.C.: DACA solution in play, hurricane researchers share analysis
FIU is working hard to ensure policy makers receive analysis of the impact of recent hurricanes directly from FIU researchers while […]
One disaster after another, could fatigue set in?
The largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has rocked Las Vegas, pushing the aftermath of Hurricane Maria to inside pages […]
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