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The @MiamiHEAT needed AI-ready talent. FIU met the call. Meet the grads doing the data and AI work that powers 601 Analytics, one of the NBA's most innovative companies. 🎥⬇️ 🔗Learn more: news.fiu.edu/2026/miami-hea…

Iran’s new supreme leader holds enormous power. But how much control does he actually have? @PIR_FIU associate professor Eric Lob from @fiu_sipa breaks down Iran's political system and who holds the power to influence decisions. Read more @TheConversationUS: ow.ly/TmLq50Yv0TB

Stress resilience isn’t about avoiding discomfort, it’s about how you adapt. A new study from FIU had participants endure ice-cold water while tracking brain activity and stress responses. The findings show stress can be a tool for performance and everyday challenges. Read more: ow.ly/jGPc50YuLLS

AI may boost productivity, but it can also shape how creators are perceived. New research from @FIUBusiness finds that disclosing AI use can lead to lower evaluations regardless of reputation. Read more: ow.ly/XSFK50YsT02

Iran has chosen a new Supreme Leader. What does the selection process look like? @PIR_FIU associate professor Eric Lob from @fiu_sipa explains how Iran’s powerful supreme leader is chosen and why the transition is closely controlled by the ruling system. Read more @ConversationUS: ow.ly/Lzh350Ys3iV

Daylight Saving Time started yesterday, and if you’re feeling a little off today, you’re not alone. Sleep expert Jennifer Martin, Ph.D. from FIU says the time change can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and wake up. For students, this can mean more fatigue, lower motivation and difficulty focusing in class. She shares her top tips to help you adjust. Read more: ow.ly/4ST850Yrs0m

A message from the FIU President.

Today, on World Engineering Day, we celebrate the bold ideas and breakthrough solutions shaping our world. 🏗️🛠️ Nearly 10,000 strong, FlU engineers tackle real-world challenges, from Al and cybersecurity to energy, infrastructure, and space, developing technologies that protect, connect, and transform. We don't just teach engineering; we engineer impact. 💡@FIU_CEC

As AI use grows, so do questions about authorship, transparency and trust. Research from @FIUBusiness assistant professor Joel Carnevale finds that when audiences learn AI was involved in creative work, reputations takes a hit, regardless of how established they are. Learn more in @TheConversationUS: ow.ly/If7y50YoRJw

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Conservation ecologist Hong Liu, in the Institute of Environment, has devoted decades to protecting some of the world's most endangered orchids. Now, she's working to save South Florida's rarest. Link: news.fiu.edu/2022/cigar-orc…

Wildlife loss affects more than nature, it affects all of us. FIU researchers are protecting species on the brink and strengthening the ecosystems we rely on. This World Wildlife Day, see how science is driving real solutions. 🌎

The illegal wildlife trade is a lucrative criminal enterprise. FIU conservation scientists are helping disrupt and dismantle it with proactive, data-driven science. Link: news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-resea…

Jeremmy Kiszka has partnered with Fahlo, a company that produces a wildlife-themed bracelet that supports his marine mammal research. Link: news.fiu.edu/2025/fahlo-the…

Seventeen mountain antelope have been sent to their ancestral home of Kenya to restore the wild population of the critically endangered species, thanks to @FIUCASE research professor Paul Reillo. Link: news.fiu.edu/2025/special-d…

FIU researchers created quantum-safe encryption to protect videos and digital content from cyberattacks, including AI deepfakes. The system locks data so only authorized users can access it and is stronger than current encryption. @FIU_CEC Read more: ow.ly/xiB450Yof3h

After the algorithm analyzes the digital heart sounds, it looks for subtle changes that the human ear simply cannot detect. on.nbc6.com/yTU0Dyn

Gabriela Ochoa is changing how sharks are viewed while advancing sustainable fishing in Honduras earning recognition from The Explorers Club. Named to the Explorers Club 50, the FIU doctoral student is leading conservation efforts that connect science, policy and community. @FIUCASE Read more: ow.ly/mYlr50Yo29Q

FIU brought together leaders from higher education, government and industry to examine how AI is reshaping the future of learning and work. From curriculum innovation to stronger industry partnerships, the focus is preparing students for a rapidly evolving landscape. Read more: news.fiu.edu/2026/president…