The Industrial Advisory Board is an important and crucial role as part of the greater process designed to strengthen the research and educational efforts of the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, and to achieve our long-term goals. Our distinguished, engaging and committed Board will produce a significant impact on our program design and execution, student training and placement, research collaboration and funding, and visibility. More specifically, we look to the Board’s support and insights in the following areas:

• Serve as an advocate for the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences programs to FIU administration, industry, and funding agencies; and help to enhance Knight Foundation School visibility to industry in national and local venues.
• Help to advance Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences research programs by identifying or providing opportunities for collaboration and funding in basic research, technology development, and technology transfer through industry and government agencies.
• Provide industry feedback and insights on the direction, design, and execution of our research and education programs.
• Promote opportunities for the School’s students to become exposed to the industry. Provide practical training to our students by creating co-op programs, mentoring programs and internships. Help to identify and/or provide employment opportunities for our students.
• Help to identify, solicit and/or provide financial sponsorship to Knight Foundation School faculty endowment, research/teaching laboratories, and student scholarships.