Mike Heithaus

SharkFest Star and FIU Scientists Talk Misconceptions About Sharks

Christopher Ramirez/Staff Writer When it comes to these voracious predators of the sea, there’s quite a few misconceptions people commonly have about them including that they are constantly hunting and attacking their favorite prey: humans.  Most of the myths surrounding sharks are about as harmful as they are common. For this reason FIU scientist and […]

FIU researchers investigate why volcanoes are shark hotspots

Prior to being asked by the Discovery Channel to work on researching the link between sharks and volcanoes for this year’s Shark Week, an FIU research team was already assessing sharks’ habitats in coral reefs around the world, according to officials.

University dean represents FIU in D.C.

Mike Heithaus, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, testified before a the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research in Washington D.C. Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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