The Florida International University team, winners of the 2026 Cyber Research and Education Conference, Defender Category pose for a photo with Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, chief of staff, U.S. Cyber Command. The Defender category focuses research on defensive cyber...
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Dr. S. S. Iyengar indicated into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
S. S. Iyengar, Distinguished University Professor and director of FIU’s U.S. Army-funded Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics, has been named a 2026 inductee into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF) for his groundbreaking contributions to distributed sensor...
SSDs and Cybersecurity
FIU researchers are currently examining methods for capitalizing on a machine's internal storage chip as an additional tool for protecting against hackers. Read more:...
Miami HEAT taps FIU students to harness the best of AI and tech
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...
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...
FIU Love and Learning: How a Math Class Brought Two Computer Science Panthers Together
Sometimes, the most meaningful connections at FIU begin in the classroom. For two computer science students, a shared freshman‑year math class became the starting point of a journey defined by collaboration, support, and growth—both academically and personally. What...
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...