Florida International University scientists have deployed a fleet of autonomous surface vessels and sensor‑equipped buoys to monitor and protect Biscayne Bay after a dramatic fish kill in the summer of 2020, which revealed the bay's vulnerability to high water...
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From FIU to American Express: Computing grad talks path to success
Florida International University graduate Javier Salgueiro, who earned his B.S. in Computer Science from FIU in 2024, has seamlessly transitioned into the FinTech world as a software engineer at American Express. Salgueiro’s journey—from arriving in the U.S. from...
“Poisoned” AI models can unleash real-world chaos. Can these attacks be prevented?
Florida International University cybersecurity researchers warn that AI's insatiable demand for data makes it vulnerable to subtle “data poisoning” attacks, where bad actors inject misleading or false examples into training sets to distort AI behavior in dangerous...
Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
Florida International University computer scientists, led by Distinguished University Professor Dr. S. S. Iyengar, have developed a new algorithm designed to protect video content from the looming threat of quantum hacking. The algorithm, created in collaboration with...
Dr. Fahad Saeed receives prestigious NIH MIRA $1.75 Million grant to develop machine-learning models to study hidden peptides
KFSCIS Associate Professor Fahad Saeed received the prestigious National Institute of Health (NIH) Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) award. The US$ 1.75 million award is a single-PI grant that will fund Dr. Saeed and his Lab for the next 5 years. The...
Securing Internet-of-Things Scientific Cyberinfrastructure
Securing the nation's scientific data, workflows, and infrastructure is an area of significant concern for our nation's continued economic success. Dr. Ruimin Sun recently received a new National Science Foundation cybersecurity innovation for cyberinfrastructure...
FIU offers new degree to give graduates a competitive edge in AI
Florida International University is launching a bachelor’s degree in data science and artificial intelligence to strategically position students for success in the evolving technology landscape. The new degree, launching Fall 2024, will give students a foundational...
New BS in Data Science and AI to launch Fall 2024
The Florida Board of Governors recently informed FIU Provost Elizabeth Bejar that, “the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, CIP 30.7001, proposed by Florida International University, will be added to the State University System Academic...
From classroom to career: FIU student lands internship at World Kinect via new Tech Talent Academy
Harrison Perez, a junior at Florida International University (FIU) majoring in computer science and economics, has secured an internship as a Software Engineer at World Kinect Corporation. Growing up in Miami, Perez has witnessed FIU's growth, including its ranking as...
Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
Professor Selcuk Ulugac authors article published in the Conversation, one of the most impactful publications in the field, spotlighting research on new ransomware threat. Read more at the Conversation.