Florida International University students are stepping onto a professional stage far beyond the classroom—helping the Miami HEAT and its analytics arm transform how data and artificial intelligence drive business and fan engagement. Through innovative, fast‑paced...
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Selcuk Uluagac Wins IEEE Outstanding Engineering Educator Award
FIU faculty member Selcuk Uluagac has been recognized with one of IEEE’s highest regional honors for engineering education, celebrating his exceptional impact on student learning, mentorship, and innovation. The award highlights educators who go above and beyond to...
Researchers develop encryption to protect against quantum computer hacks
As quantum computing moves closer to real‑world deployment, it brings unprecedented cybersecurity challenges—threats capable of breaking today’s encryption standards and exposing sensitive data. Researchers at Florida International University are working ahead of that...
AI voice analysis could diagnose a concussion within seconds of a player going down
What if a concussion could be detected almost instantly—just by listening to someone speak? Researchers at Florida International University are developing an AI‑powered approach that uses subtle changes in a person’s voice to help identify concussions within seconds...
From the Dean’s Desk: Building the Future of Blockchain
Blockchain is no longer a distant concept—it’s being built, tested, and applied by FIU students today. At the College of Engineering & Computing, hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge research, and industry collaboration are coming together to prepare students for the...
5 under 35 alumni are leaders in tech, music, international business and more
From tech innovators and finance leaders to creative visionaries shaping music and culture, FIU’s 5 Under 35 alumni are redefining what it means to lead with purpose. This year’s honorees represent the bold ambition, global impact, and Panther spirit that define FIU...
Miami Becomes a Web3 Builder Hub: FIU & Cardano Advance Vision
Miami continues its rise as a Web3 builder hub — and this week at FIU demonstrated the momentum of a long-term Cardano–FIU collaboration. On December 2–3, 2025, Cardano delivered two major capacity-building sessions to a very motivated group of Senior students: •...
SHIELD Activated: Researchers build a defense to protect drones from cyberattacks
Cyberattacks aren’t just a headline—they’re a real threat, even for drones. That’s why FIU researchers are stepping up with Shield Activated, a breakthrough defense system designed to keep drones safe in the skies. This isn’t just tech—it’s innovation with impact....
How FIU students run Florida’s largest hackathon
Think hackathons are just coding marathons? Think again. FIU students aren’t just participating—they’re running the show at Florida’s biggest hackathon. From organizing challenges to creating spaces where ideas turn into breakthroughs, these Panthers are redefining...
Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Computer Science
Associate Professor M. Hadi Amini, Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, was recognized for pioneering research in bridging the gap between computing sciences (learning and optimization) and cyber-physical critical infrastructures security...










