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Investigation shows that coral reef sharks are in danger of extinction

An FIU-led investigation reveals that coral reef sharks are in more danger of extinction than previously thought.  The recent research paper published in Science revealed that coral reef sharks are being driven towards extinction. The project, called Global FinPrint, surveyed 391 coral reefs in 67 nations using baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) to observe […]

New FIU Study Aims to Repopulate Diminished Coral Reefs

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Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer While coral reefs are dying due to environmental factors, a study at FIU could lead to their survival. FIU researchers are trying to save Florida’s coral reefs, with grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The study involves collaborators beyond FIU, including the University of Miami and The […]

New College of Arts and Sciences Dean talks future plans

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Michael Heithaus, the newly appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, met with Student Media earlier this week for an interview.

Summer camp helps preschoolers with ADHD

Throughout the summer, University psychology students and faculty help change the lives of preschoolers with behavioral problems, and their families, at camp.

Furton appoints new SEAS interim executive director

The provost-designate appointed Evelyn Gaiser as the interim executive director of the School of Environment Arts and Society, starting July 1.

Michael Heithaus named interim dean of arts and sciences

Provost Douglas Wartzok named Michael Heithaus as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1, when the current dean, Kenneth Furton, takes over as the new provost.

Furton has ‘big sandals to fill’ as new provost

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President Mark B. Rosenberg appointed College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kenneth Furton to the provost position at a town hall on April 2. Furton will assume his new role summer 2014.

Rosenberg’s iREAL identifies themes, obstacles

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A recent iREAL commission meeting concluded three main themes: student success, becoming a top Carnegie Mellon tier school and finding more efficiency within the University to save funding and generate additional revenue. Two obstacles impede this path, however: prioritizing and funding.

Register once, never register again: University introduces block enrollment

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A block enrollment program began for freshmen in four majors who will be automatically enrolled in their courses each semester, said to eliminate registration issues and guarantee graduation in four years.

Audit reveals distance learning fee revenue spent outside of statute

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Students are petitioning for its elimination and President Mark B. Rosenberg is unsure of how it can be reduced, but the Office of Internal Audit may have found a way to lower FIU Online’s distance learning fee.

Research reveals drop in shark population

An average of one million shark deaths was reported in 2000 and 2010 by executive director of the School of Environment, Arts and Society Michael Heithaus in a paper titled “Global Catches, Exploitation Rates and Rebuilding Options” published in the journal “Marine Policy.”

Dean’s research helps train detector dogs

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Kenneth G. Furton’s research with Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detector Guidelines was cited by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Florida v. Harris on Feb. 19, 2013.
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