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: •...
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M.S. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Ranked #12 for Affordability by TechGuide
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...
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...
FIU buzz ignites career path for Engineering senior
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...
Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Computer Science
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...
Alumna is software engineer at Microsoft
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...
New AI flood model gives water managers up-to-the-minute decision-making tool
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...
How researchers are helping robots think for themselves to protect the environment
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...