Ruth Santana | Staff Writer FIU is making big strides towards excellence, but it seems that some majors are being left out. In 2023, former FIU President Kenneth Jessell and other faculty members began constructing “Experience Impact 2030” where they outlined goals and strategies to promote the university’s capabilities in terms of research, innovation development, […]
River Jean-Noel | Contributing Writer FIU faculty and students have been making headlines for strides in STEM research. Here are their most recent achievements. In the world of science and technology, FIU faculty Anamike Prasad has made advancements in developing a potential treatment for bone cancer. Prasad is a biomedical and mechanical and materials engineering […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From our studios to our performing arts centers, FIU has amazing arts programs that deserve more recognition. With the future of art is within our hands, it’s imperative that people pursue arts degrees despite the stigma of job insecurity. Being an arts major often comes with a lack of respect […]
Ruth Santana | Contributing Writer No matter how much we try to fight it, gender prejudice follows us everywhere. Out-of-date stereotypes still affect how women and men get treated in their academic journey- it’s ridiculous. What society considers to be female and male dominated fields only limits what college students can do and jeopardizes the […]
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer The Women in Medicine organization at FIU serves as a hub for pre-med women, emphasizing a sense of camaraderie, learning, and personal growth. The recent social gathering on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Valentine’s Candle Making Event was an initiative by WIM to foster connections among members and introduce new […]
Gabriella Mateo | Contributing Writer Private STEM Scholarships are now receiving harsh criticism for utilizing reverse sexism to boost women in a minority field. Sex-based scholarships are “dirty money”, according to Mark Perry, a retired economics and finance professor, who is determined to use the recessional period of his career to take down such programs. […]
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Herpetology Club aims to foster an interest in this branch of zoology, which deals with amphibians and reptiles. Ashley Santoro, a senior and marine biology major, is the founder. Although the club is nascent, Santoro looks forward to bonding with members over this shared passion for animals and the […]
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Future doctors make their mark at FIU with HEAL. Health Education for Aspiring Leaders, or HEAL is a non-profit, student-led organization whose purpose is to build a community of budding doctors, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Erick Vounzi is a junior psychology major and president of the club. He […]
Andres Davila | News Director Construction continues at FIU. In September 2021, FIU broke ground to construct a “121,000-square-foot, six-story building that will house makerspace labs, active learning classrooms and research laboratories on FIU’s main campus”, according to the College of Engineering and Computing Impact Report. “This is our opportunity for our tech community to […]
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Women make up less than 30% of people working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It can be an intimidating number – but a new club at FIU wants to make it a little easier to be a woman thriving in STEM. FIU’s Association for Women in Mathematics is part […]
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Sounds of friendly banter and joy ruled the Graham Center during Wednesday’s game night. The event held at the Modesto Maidique Game Room on March 15 saw a multitude of students visit from 7-9 p.m. The event was hosted by four engineering organizations including the National Society of Black Engineers, […]
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer FIU’s Developer Student Club (DSC) is a student-led initiative for the personal and professional growth of STEM students. Through collaboration and competition, the DSC has grown to include over 900 members since its founding in spring 2020. The DSC allows students to engage in hands-on projects, giving them the chance […]
