![The 12-fan Wall of Wind, comprising of twelve electric fan-motor units controlled by two variable frequency drives (VFDs), is designed to generate sustained wind speed up to 63 m/s (140 mph) (Category Four wind speed being 59-69 m/s [131-155 mph]).](http://www.cec.fiu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/wow-12fan-2-195x110.jpg "FIU’s 12-fan Wall of Wind")
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College of Engineering and Computing Dean Supports Legislation to Diversify STEM Education
The College of Engineering and Computing took part in the unveiling of the Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act this week on Capitol Hill. College of Engineering and Computing Dean…
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Building Giant OHL Names FIU School of Construction
Global construction multinational Obrascon Huarte Lain (OHL) has partnered with the Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing to create the OHL School of Construction, the first named school in the history of the college.
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College Hosts Engineering Leaders for NSF-Sponsored Workshop Tackling Challenges in Engineering Education
Government, industry and university collaboration, and increasing retention were among the themes discussed by top engineering education and industry leaders gathered for the College of Engineering and Computing workshop entitled…
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College Launches New MS in Construction Management Program Designed for Working Professionals
The first cohort in the Professional MS in Construction Management program begins August 4.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Funds FIU Transportation Research
“Transportation matters in everyone’s daily life. These research centers will help us solve the transportation challenges we face today and those that we know lay ahead of us,” LaHood said.
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Dr. Michael Bienvenue welcomed as FIU’s Karl Watson, Jr. Professorship in the Practice of Concrete Sustainability
Members of the Florida Concrete and Products Association welcomed Dr. Michael Bienvenue in his new role as Professor of Concrete Sustainability with Florida International University.
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The Payoff from the IBM-Google University Research Cloud
Scientists love it when their work has a direct impact on society, so Naphtali Rishe, director of Florida International University’s High Performance Database Research Center, is thrilled that much of his lab’s data is used by real estate professionals and urban planners.
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Information Technology Major April Perry Wins Athletic Honors
Perry led the FIU women’s soccer team to its second ever Sunbelt Conference Tournament Championship and first NCAA Tournament appearance in 18 years.
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FIU’s 12-fan Wall of Wind
The 12-fan Wall of Wind, comprising of twelve electric fan-motor units controlled by two variable frequency drives (VFDs), is designed to generate sustained wind speed up to 63 m/s (140 mph) (Category Four wind speed being 59-69 m/s [131-155 mph]).
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FDOT Secretary Prasad visits FIU’s Lehman Center for Transportation Research
The Lehman Center for Transportation Research (LCTR) at Florida International University (FIU) was established in 1993 in honor of Congressman Bill Lehman and his tireless efforts to make South Florida a better place.
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Distinguished Computer Scientist Joins FIU to Lead School of Computing and Information Sciences
The College of Engineering and Computing announces the appointment of Professor S. Sitharama Iyengar, Roy Paul Daniels Professor, Chairman of Computer Science, and Director of Robotics Research Laboratory at the Louisiana State University as the Ryder Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the School of Computing and Information Sciences.
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New Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering Appointed
Dr. Shekhar Bhansali, Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida, has accepted to join FIU as the Alcatel-Lucent Professor and the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
