Forward-Thinking. Innovative. Unstoppable.

Forward-Thinking.
Innovative.
Unstoppable.

Florida International University is an empowering force for good in the world.

We’re defining what it means to be a top-ranked public research university addressing the greatest challenges from health disparities to environmental resilience and beyond.

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From Ridge to Reef
Leading the Charge in Environmental Resilience

FIU is developing innovative, scalable solutions to the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.

We’ve focused millions of dollars on extreme natural disasters, water quality issues, health disparities associated with underserved neighborhoods and more. Half a century, more than 300 patents and $2 billion in awards later, we’re just getting started.

Everglades Long-term Ecological Research
Researchers examine how climate change and disturbances interact with the shifting management of freshwater resources to determine the dynamics and fate of coastal ecosystems.
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Aquarius Reef Base
FIU is working to preserve vital ecosystems from the world’s only underwater research laboratory.
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Environmental Finance & Risk Management
FIU's Institute of Environment is applying the advanced financial modeling and analytics policymakers rely on for environmental resilience and adaptation strategies.
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Wall of Wind
A 12-fan hurricane simulator that replicates 157 MPH winds and provides cutting-edge research to help inform building standards, foster new technologies and decrease vulnerabilities.
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Meet the Experts

At FIU, we’re developing marketable solutions for the most pressing challenges of our time. Our researchers are building sustainable solutions to ensure long-term resilience in our communities.