Florida International University’s Master of Science in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence has been ranked #12 on TechGuide’s 2025 list of the Most Affordable Master’s in Data Science Programs. This national recognition highlights the program’s outstanding...
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....
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...
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...
Meet Mark Anthony, a computer science senior whose ambition found the perfect spark in FIU. What started as a simple connection turned into a career-defining opportunity—proof that when innovation meets networking, futures ignite.Mark gained access to industry...
Dr. S.S. Iyengar, Distinguished University Professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, has been inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). A globally renowned scholar, Iyengar is widely...
FIU alumna Laura Castro ’25 didn’t just dream of working in Big Tech—she made it happen. After graduating with a degree in computer science from FIU’s Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, Castro landed a coveted role as a software engineer...
Floods don’t wait—and now, thanks to FIU researchers, water managers won’t have to either. In a groundbreaking leap for climate resilience, FIU has unveiled an AI-powered flood model capable of simulating worst-case scenarios in seconds. Designed to help Florida’s...
What looked like a swarm of 100-pound robots nearly colliding in the lake behind FIU’s Green Library was actually a glimpse into the future of marine environmental monitoring. Led by Ph.D. graduate Paulo Padrão, FIU researchers are pushing the boundaries of autonomous...
In a story of reinvention and resilience, FIU alumna Mareline Ramirez swapped her biomedical dreams for a future in computer science—and never looked back. Once set on becoming a physician assistant, Ramirez found her true calling in tech during the pandemic. Her...
