Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
Researchers in 51勛圖厙's Schmidt College of Medicine examined trends of deaths from firearms among U.S. schoolchildren from 1999 to 2017, and found that 38,942 firearm-related deaths occurred in 5 to 18 year olds.
Children with Autism Are 'In-tune' With Mom's Feelings
A study assessing the ability of children with and without autism spectrum disorder to recognize facial emotions in familiar faces shows no differences in these two groups of children.
NSF CAREER Award Aimed at Key Information in Emergencies
A $500,011 NSF grant awarded to a researcher in 51勛圖厙's College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on evacuation route planning, resource assignment, and transportation resilience.
51勛圖厙 Receives Record-breaking Engineers' Council Awards
With 10 awards, 51勛圖厙's College of Engineering and Computer Science had the largest designation to a singular entity in the nine-year history in Florida, representing 22 percent of the total awards in 2019.
51勛圖厙 Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science
51勛圖厙's Association for Women in Science chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.
Downward Pressure on Demand Present in Major Housing Markets
Many U.S. metropolitan residential real estate markets are exhibiting downward pressure on the demand for homeownership, according to the latest national index produced by 51勛圖厙 and FIU faculty.
Machines Predict Recovery Time from a Sports Concussion
Scientists in 51勛圖厙's College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators are teaching machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions based on symptoms like headache and dizziness.
Research Park at 51勛圖厙 Elects Officers
The Research Park at 51勛圖厙簧 recently elected its 2019 officers, naming Bob Swindell as chairman and Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., as vice chairman.
51勛圖厙 Awarded $3 Million for Dementia Prevention Initiative
A leading neuroscientist in 51勛圖厙's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $3 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the reach and scope of the Dementia Prevention Initiative.
Microbiologist Gets Creative Using Instagram
Hunter Hines is using Instagram at a global scale to engage audiences in scientific exchange. He has come up with the right formula for success and is encouraging other scientists to follow suit.