Engineering management program takes alumna to the next level

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Originally published April 18, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Monica Smith Engineers keep cities grounded, running and thriving. But, being a top-level engineer isn’t only about the nuts and bolts of engineering — it’s also about leadership. Alumna Irene Varela says FIU’s Master of Science in Engineering Management degree is the key to combining excellent engineering know-how with […]

Alumna appointed to serve as USDA Director for the Office of the Chief Scientist

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Originally published on April 11, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. Written by Stephanie Rendon After a nearly two-decade career in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), FIU alumna Deirdra Chester Ph.D. ’03 has taken on a new role as the department’s director for the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). The OCS provides strategic coordination of science […]

FIU Alumni Launches Inaugural PantHER Series Webinar

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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus argued that “character is destiny.” If that is true, defining one’s character and destiny is a daunting task for students and young alumni, especially as they enter the professional world. However, through role models and stories of resilience, students and alumni become inspired and empowered, helping develop their character that will […]

Is your body telling you it needs a break from your workout routine? Here’s how to do it intentionally.

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Originally published on March 29, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. Having a structured and consistent workout routine makes all the difference in your results. But even when you are seeing results, it is important to listen to your body—and your body may be telling you it’s time for a break from your routine. Here’s how to identify if […]

Students, staff, community join forces to raise more than $100,000 for prevention and awareness of cancer, suicide

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Originally published March 27, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Clara-Meretan Kiah In back-to-back events in March, Panthers came together to raise more than $100,000 to support awareness, research, education and prevention efforts for two of the leading causes of death in the United States: cancer and suicide.   Relay for Life The weekend kicked off with […]

Engineering Undergrads Conduct Research in Japan

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Originally published March 10, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Adrienne Sayer   As a biomedical engineering major at Florida International University, Rebekah Arias understands the value of working in multicultural groups. And after spending six weeks last summer at Kochi University of Technology in Japan, she returned with a sense of excitement about the advantages of […]

2023 Salute to Women in FIU History

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Written by Alexandra Pecharich Originally Published on March 1, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. It’s Women’s History Month, and FIU has plenty of remarkable women to credit for its success. The individuals featured here join an impressive list of trailblazers who embraced great challenges, led by example and established legacies that still impact us today. Longtime mathematics professor Domitila “Tillie” Fox as […]

Alumnus’ Organization Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

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Written by Alexandra Pecharich Originally published on February 22, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. An FIU alumnus-led organization that successfully worked to restore voting rights to ex-felons in Florida has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.  “The Nobel Peace Prize is the highest recognition that any individual organization could receive in the world,” said Desmond Meade […]

FIU Americas Roundtable launches in Washington: The Importance of Public-Private Collaboration

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Written by Rachel Costa Originally published on February 15, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. FIU recently launched The Americas Roundtable: The Pathway Towards Sustainable Development and Investment in 2023. Based out of the university’s Washington, D.C., office, the new series will provide a platform for experts to convene around the subject while taking advantage of related FIU […]

Biology Alumnus on Mission to Stop Malaria

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Written by JoAnn Adkins Originally published on February 13, 2023, on news.fiu.edu. As a child in Nigeria, the rainy season stands out in Joshua Raji’s memory. The rainy season is mosquito season. With mosquitoes, malaria usually followed. Raji is very familiar with the brutal life and death cycle — watching people get sick, and some […]