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Friends:as we focus on restoring our economy and ensuring american competitiveness, Floridainternational University seeks to advance our federal partnerships aimed at providingsolutions to our regional, national and global challenges.these challenges begin with our vision to help our region’s young people thrive in a globaleconomy. With applications up 45 percent, FiU is striving to provide access to a highquality affordable education. let us not lose sight of the critical importance of financialaid in south Florida. FiU alone ranks fourth in the country among public universities, withmore than 17,000 students receiving Pell grants, 70 percent of those at the level of greatest need.as an engaged university, we are striving to leverage federal investments and agency partnerships for greatereducational impact, especially in science, technology, engineering and Math (steM) disciplines. our recentlylaunched steM transformation institute, Mastery Math lab and aCCess partnership with Miami-dade CountyPublic schools all hold the potential to further every dollar of federal investment in exponential ways. your publicresearch university has long been critical to the region’s scientific and engineering workforce needs and is beginningto be recognized as a national laboratory for steM success of underrepresented minorities.FiU students and faculty go to great depths to advance their research that addresses a myriad of complex humanand urban problems. With your support, we will achieve greater success as one of Miami-dade County’s anchorinstitutions committed to community-based solutions. By investing in a multi-agency public-private partnership,noaa’s aquarius reef Base, situated 60 feet below the surface in the atlantic ocean, will advance the sustainabilityof the coastal ecosystem; test state-of-the-art undersea technology; train astronauts and specialized divers; andengage the imagination of students studying to be our future scientists and problem solvers.since Hurricane andrew, FiU has been known for its unique strengths in mitigating the effects of hurricanes withits state-of-the-art storm surge model and Wall of Wind testing facility. With our new emphasis on extreme events,we are renewing our promise to help save lives and improve our community’s resilience to natural disasters as wedevelop solutions that can be applied globally. additionally, we look forward to driving ongoing applied research inneuroprosthetics, which is showing great promise for our veterans, especially those who have lost limbs defendingour country.Federal investments will also be the linchpin in propelling FiU’s innovative solutions to economic development andtransportation challenges in Miami-dade County. UniversityCity, the public-private partnership between FiU, theCity of sweetwater, the Miami-dade expressway authority and others, is pursuing projects of regional and nationalsignificance to stimulate economic development and provide effective alternatives connecting FiU with the rest ofthe county. the informed traveler Program being developed with iBM could provide a catalytic breakthrough todecongesting our highways (836) while supporting the development of an advanced transit-oriented, sustainableuniversity community.We recognize the difficulty Congress faces in balancing deficit reduction with the need to invest in areas mostcritical to our nation’s future. yet, as your previous support has proven, the return on strategic federal investments inresearch and innovation at FiU is indisputably high-yield for our region and the country.We appreciate your continued support for FiU’s students and our carefully targeted federal priorities, and lookforward to working with you on these developing initiatives.sincerely,Mark B. rosenbergF l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
FiU Federal Prioritiesinvesting in south Florida’s innovative solutions CenterEducational Investments – Pell GrantsFederal financial aid investments at FiU make a critical impact in south Florida, allowingindividuals to pursue their dreams while our region gains college-educated professionals.More than 17,000 FiU students currently receive Pell grants — fourth largest in recipientsamong public universities in the United states — with 69 percent of these students receivingthe maximum award based on an expected family contribution of 0. eighty-four percent(84%) of financial aid recipients at FiU are First Generation college students. additionally,more than 20,000 FiU students receive stafford loans. these students would pay anaverage of 3,400 more over the life of a 10-year loan should interest rate increases double in the summer of 2013. theprojected maximum Pell grant for 2013-1014 of 5,645 must be protected and interest rate increases on stafford loansforestalled since both programs are a critical lifeline to higher education for low-income families in south Florida and atFiU. research by our national partner, Ceos for Cities, shows that by increasing local baccalaureate degree productionby just 1 percent, the south Florida region would benefit from an expected economic impact of 1.7 billion. this is onlypossible with continued federal financial aid investments.Aquarius Reef Baselocated off Key largo in the Florida Keys national Marine sanctuary, the aquarius reef Base(arB) provides scientists with a much more advanced platform for the study of the health of thesouth Florida reef ecosystem and, ultimately, its relation to the environmental and economichealth of the southeast. the arB adds a new dimension of research capability and ideallycomplements FiU’s focus on the south Florida marine ecosystem. FiU requests Congressionalassistance as it pursues research investments from noaa, nsF, nasa and other agencieswith an interest in using the arB as a research platform. specifically, Congressional support isneeded to ensure that noaa has funding in its budget for the remaining six months of Fy 2013 and for Fy 2014. Currently,noaa has contracted with FiU for the operation and maintenance of the arB, yet only with funding for the first six monthsof Fy 2013 due to the limitations of the continuing resolution. it is important that transitional funding remain in place tosupport the arB until FiU can put in place a financial plan for university, government and private industry participantsto assume full financial responsibility for arB operations. FiU will also pursue private resources such as those from theemerging commercial space enterprise.Biomedical & Biomedical Engineering ResearchFiU continues to grow its world-class biomedical research program toward three areas ofexcellence: engineered tissue model systems; diagnostic imaging and sensor systems; andtherapeutic and reparative neurotechnology. these priorities can be harmonized with fundingopportunities within federal research agencies such as niH, nsF and dod. the interdisciplinarynature of biomedical engineering affords the discipline a tremendous opportunity to bring forthadvances in technological development and new discoveries to foster improved quality of life.additionally, with a growing veteran population and others experiencing such conditions astraumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and sensory loss of those learning to live with prosthetics, FiU’s strongleadership and recent outstanding hires will accelerate the university’s research strides toward understanding, rehabilitation,and recovery. FiU will work with Congress and relevant agencies to identify federal research programs and budgetresources that compliment FiU’s initiatives in biomedical research.F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
STEM Educationas the largest producer of steM degrees for minorities, FiU is particularly well positioned toplay a major role in addressing the challenges facing our nation in preparing a greater numberof steM graduates, diversifying the steM workforce, and developing and implementingthe curricula and technologies that will best prepare students for steM careers. throughthe launch of its steM transformation institute, FiU has developed considerable expertisein curricula transformation, teacher education, pipeline development, an aggressivecollaboration with Miami-dade County Public schools, peer-to-peer mentoring and othertechniques that are successful in expanding the number and quality of steM graduates. FiU will continue to pursuemajor collaborative research opportunities for expansion of its steM activities on campus and in K-12. additionally,FiU seeks to be a leader in the national steM dialogue, advocating for more focused federal investments directed atunderrepresented minorities.Extreme Events Institutethe extreme events institute will advance research and state-of-the-art practice towardimproving mitigation and reducing risks of severe natural events such as hurricanes andstorm surges, building upon the strengths of its international Hurricane research Center(iHrC) and the Wall of Wind testing facility—the only one of its kind in the world capable ofgenerating enough power to mimic a category 5 hurricane. the Center also has extensivecomputation and data collection resources that are used to model storm surges, predictinland flooding, and analyze potential damage to the built environment. Following superstormsandy, Congress and the administration are keenly interested in research and development into extreme weather events.FiU seeks opportunities from noaa and nsF and seeks to influence possible legislation reauthorizing programs at noaato direct programmatic funding to entities such as the Center.UniversityCity Prosperity InitiativeFiU plans to build upon its vision for a more livable, connected and technological communityboth in and around the FiU campuses and south Florida region. UniversityCity, a catalyticproject of national significance, will integrate FiU into its surrounding neighborhoods,including the City of sweetwater, with enhanced access to transportation, housing, shoppingand community life that will provide an economic boost to the region. along with its partnersthe City of sweetwater, Miami-dade expressway authority, the state of Florida, iBM andMiami-dade County, the alliance will also pursue deployment of intelligent transportationsystems to impact congestion in the entire region. FiU seeks support of the U.s. department of transportation inimplementing the UniversityCity vision.For more 8-3505F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
Financial aidFederal financial aid investments at FiU make a critical impact in south Florida, allowing individuals to pursue their dreamswhile our region gains college-educated professionals. More than 17,000 FiU students currently receive Pell grants— the fourth largest number of recipients among public universities in the United states — with 69 percent of thesestudents receiving the maximum award based on an expected family contribution of 0. eighty-four percent (84%) of financialaid recipients at FiU are First Generation college students. additionally, more than 20,000 FiU students receive stafford loans.these students would pay an average of 3,400 more over the life of a 10-year loan should interest rate increases double in thesummer of 2013.the projected maximum Pell grant for 2013-1014 of 5,645 must be protected and interest rate increases on stafford loansforestalled since both programs are a critical lifeline to higher education for low-income families in south Florida and at FiU.research by our national partner, Ceo’s for Cities, shows that by increasing local baccalaureate degree production by just 1percent, the south Florida region would benefit from an expected economic impact of 1.7 billion. this is only possible withcontinued federal financial aid investments.Snapshot of Financial Aid at Florida International UniversityFlorida international University is one of the top 10 largest public universities bycampus enrollment. almost 50,000 students are enrolled this current academic year.reductions to federal financial aid programs would disproportionally affect FiU’sstudents, many of whom are classified in the categories of highest need, due totheir heavy reliance on aid to attend school.Federal Pell Grant Program Basic Facts (AY 2012-2013) 17,117 students depended on the federal Pell grant (approximately36 percent of our total student population) to help pay for theirstudies last year. this accounts for a total of 77,143,267.60in aid. 11,858 students (69.3 percent of students receiving Pell)qualify to receive the maximum Pell award based onexpected family contributions (eFC) of 0 (categoryof highest need). 8,401 Pell recipients earned aB average or higher (3.0 ) in Fall 2012. 12,705 Pell recipients are enrolled full time at FiU. 14,425 or 84.3 percent of students receiving Pellare First Generation in college./No. 4FiU ranksin the Unitedstates among public universities in termsof Pell grant recipients./F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
Estimated Family Contribution of FIU Pell RecipientsEst. FamilyContribution 0 1 - 1,000 1,001 - 2,000 2,001 - 3,000 3,001 - 4,000 4,001 - 4,996Annual AwardAmount 5,550 4,600 - 5,500 3,600 - 4,500 2,600 - 3,500 1,600 - 2,500 602 - 1,500Students9,3913,0911,5851,2621,013775Pell Recipients byIncome LevelEnrollment ofPell RecipientsIncome Level0 - 20,00020,001 - 30,00030,001 - 40,00040,001 - 50,00050,001 - BlankFull timethree-Quarter timeHalf-timeless than Half-timenot enrolled12,7052,4831,6113126Grand Total17,117Grand Totalby Number9,7682,9131,8761,1901,19278Percentage Receiving Pellby Start d Total100%17,117Count of Pell Recipientsby Enrolled CreditsFirst Generation PellRecipients by EFCCredit Hours012345678910111213141516-27Number EnrolledEFCGrand 819781388iPeds analysis of 2011-2012data found that FiU’s overall costof attendance was 10,415. thisplaces FiU no. 4 in the sUs inGrand TotalUniversity of north Florida.0.0-1.01.0-1.92.0-2.93.0-3.94.0 Grand TotalNumber ofRecipients4191,3946,9038,20819317,11714,425Other 2011-12 HighlightsStafford Loans 21,170 students currently receive Stafford Loans 16,621 is the average loan indebtednessPerkins Loans 94 students currently receive Perkins LoansWork Study & Other Federal Aid Programs 656 students take part in the Federal Work Study Program 21,170 students receive funds from the Federal Direct LoanProgram (FdlP) 1,458 students are recipients of the Supplemental Educationopportunity Grant (seoG)affordability after the Universityof West Florida, FaMU andGPANumber 02001-30003001-40004001-5000/ /a department of educationPell Recipients by GPAImpact of Summer Pell Reduction Summer 2010 5,479 students received 7,959,050 Summer 2011 6,900 students received 10,874,061The information above is current as of Fall 2012F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
Top 20 Public and Private U.S. Educational Institutions in Terms of Pell Grant RecipientsRank CollegeClassificationLocationNumber ofEnrollmentPell RecipientsPell Dollars Received1For-Profit 4-yearonline Campus265,238307,871 942,786,49286,19974,596 294,536,915University of Phoenix(HQ Phoenix, arizona)2ashford UniversityFor-Profit 4-yearMultiple Campuses(HQ Clinton, iowa)3Miami dade CollegePublic 2-yearMiami, Florida47,74670,350 172,014,2714Kaplan UniversityFor-Profit 4-yearMultiple Campuses42,69756,606 146,257,791(HQ davenport, iowa)5Houston Community CollegePublic 2-yearHouston, texas32,81863,015 101,082,4516liberty UniversityPrivate 4-yearlynchburg, virginia29,95264,096 96,834,3777lone star College systemPublic 2-yearWoodlands, texas27,54063,029 87,685,6958arizona state UniversityPublic 4-yearPhoenix, arizona26,12960,169 100,029,0689tarrant County College districtPublic 2-yearFort Worth, texas23,75150,062 74,652,32010american PublicFor-Profit 4-yearonline (HQ Charles23,37450,838 57,599,730University systemtown, West virginia)11University of Central FloridaPublic 4-yearorlando, Florida21,09259,767 76,573,61412Florida international University*Public 4-yearMiami, Florida20,71347,966 77,243,15613ohio state UniversityPublic 4-yearColumbus, ohio15,17456,387 52,743,81714northern virginiaPublic 2-yearannandale, virginia13,19150,044 43,340,224Community College15University of FloridaPublic 4-yearGainesville, Florida11,84649,589 46,797,95716University of texas at austinPublic 4-yearaustin, texas11,20052,186 46,376,26117texas a&M UniversityPublic 4-yearCollege station, texas9,56053,337 37,302,79318Michigan state UniversityPublic 4-yeareast lansing, Michigan9,54748,906 38,941,86019University of MinnesotaPublic 4-yearMinneapolis, Minnesota8,56651,853 31,963,59920Walden UniversityFor-Profit 4-yearonline Campus6,87248,982 21,125,586(HQ Minneapolis, Mn)* Florida International University ranks number 20 in terms of number of Pell grant recipients and 9th in terms of total Pell awards.Source: Federal Student Aid Data Center (US Department of Education)/Florida ranksNo. 3 in the United states inPell grant recipients and Pell grant dollars received: 674,679students receive 2.3 billion annually.F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y /Federal Priorities
Federal Student Aid Programs 2012-13FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 18: PATRICk MURPHYNumber of AwardsPell Grants:9,957FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 24: FREDERICA WILSONDollar AmountNumber of AwardsDollar Amount 32,646,347Pell Grants:50,636 182,932,326Campus-Based Programs:FseoG507FWs208Perkins loans- 315,400 347,582 -Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans5,4812,9411,030 3,408,090 4,905,254 1,919,316Federal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumeFederal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumesubsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs2,8831,51626- 9,115,402 4,616,869 76,997 -subsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs22,10221,1191,8741,967 109,522,939 137,076,842 25,653,515 46,679,907FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 20: ALCEE HASTINGSFL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 25: MARIO DIAz-BALARTNumber of Awards Dollar AmountNumber of AwardsDollar AmountPell Grants:23,996 85,574,789Pell Grants:33,385 120,497,353Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans2,60934353 1,622,960 578,468 100,000Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans2,6761,270322 1,665,357 2,123,646 600,000Federal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumeFederal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumesubsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs24,99724,5941,30840 98,055,385 127,688,895 8,435,902 605,991subsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs27,91222,2137372,496 141,983,402 134,250,820 5,444,665 35,022,694FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 22: LOIS FRANkELNumber of AwardsFL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 26: JOE GARCIADollar AmountNumber of AwardsDollar AmountPell Grants:64,431 209,590,752Pell Grants:19,327 65,526,537Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans4,0181,8151,028 2,499,799 3,033,161 1,916,918Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans845526,820- 526,820 345,580 -Federal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumeFederal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumesubsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs32,83627,5031,565289 131,336,637 134,675,174 20,376,367 4,616,058subsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs9,5118,921558- 25,943,997 34,027,559 3,348,254 -FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 23: DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTz FL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 27: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINENNumber of AwardsDollar AmountNumber of AwardsDollar AmountPell Grants:5,525 20,009,113Pell Grants:12,815 46,861,221Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans9652,330835 602,315 3,887,657 1,555,000Campus-Based Programs:FseoGFWsPerkins loans2,8481,3882,111 1,771,865 2,318,508 3,928,314Federal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumeFederal Loan Programs:Number of LoansTotal Loan VolumesubsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs23,14722,0334144,859 191,457,263 285,486,306 6,964,631 122,514,827subsidizedUnsubsidizedPlUsGrad PlUs11,84510,5151,2881,719 58,310,283 69,642,042 23,569,200 41,263,659(Source*: NAICU.EDU, Federal Student Aid Programs)F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
aquariusAquarius reef Base (arB) inKey largo, Florida, is a uniqueunderwater ocean scienceand diving facility deployed on thebarrier reef within the Florida Keysnational Marine sanctuary (FKnMs).this facility allows extended underwatermanned science and training missionsby providing safe living and workingsupport at the higher pressures of theunderwater environment. no other suchfacility exists in the world.FiU recently received authorizationfrom noaa to manage operationsand maintenance of the facility. thegrant agreement guarantees continuedfunding for the arB for the first sixmonths of Fy 2013. FiU plans totransition to operating the aquariusreef Base under a new business modelthat will support the operations of thefacility with a combination of fundingfrom federal agencies (including noaa),educational programs, private sectorcontracts and philanthropic donations.noaa’s national Undersea researchProgram, including aquarius, was notincluded in the president’s fiscal 2013proposal; however, noaa recognizesthat the aquarius reef Base is aunique and valuable asset to thescientific community.habitat of the coral reefs of the nationalMarine sanctuary of the Florida Keys.the continuation of operations at thearB will create research opportunitiesnot only for FiU, but for other universitypartners in marine science research.research conducted at the facilitycontributes greatly to our knowledge ofthe functioning of coral reef ecosystemsin general, and the FKnMs in particular.this knowledge is proving vital forpredicting the response of thesesystems to environmental change andfor managing the important assets ofthe FKnMs./ /State and Local Impactthe aquarius reef Base advancesFiU’s vision for the entire Florida Keysby allowing researchers to betterunderstand the south Floridamarine environment and the criticalaquarius is the onlyundersea laboratory thathas been monitoringone of the great marinedisasters in history – therapid decline of thecoral reef ecosystem.F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
popular articles and educationalFIU is the ideal partner for NOAA givenprograms. Perhaps the greatestour close proximity to the ARB and ourscientific value of Aquarius is thatlong-standing research efforts in theit and its surrounding waters hasFlorida Keys. FIU’s knowledge basebecome a valuable laboratory thatand partnerships with other marinehas been monitoring one of the greatscience research institutions make FIUmarine disasters in history – the rapidthe ideal value-added partner for thedecline of the coral reef ecosystem.National SignificanceARB consists of the Aquariusunderwater laboratory and habitat,anchored to the bottom on thebarrier reef, as well as vessels andshore-based facilities that providethe technical and logistical supportfor research, training and explorationin Aquarius and the contiguousNOAA-ARB project. FIU’s leadershipSome scientists predict that ifwill safeguard the ARB’s capability as aconditions persist, the next generationresearch laboratory to greatly enhancewill see the extinction of an entireour efforts to ensure the Florida Keysworldwide marine ecosystem.coastal environment will continue to beNASA has used Aquarius for 11 yearsas an extreme environmental analogan important and valuable part of ourregion’s natural heritage.to space flight. Aquarius missionsprovide unparalleled mission trainingOf Particular Interest: The currentexperience for astronauts, missionagreement between NOAA and FIUcontrollers, planners and scientists.funds the operation and maintenanceThe most recently completed missionof Aquarius for the first six monthshas fundamentally answered questionsof FY 2013. To ensure continuity ofpertaining to asteroid exploration.this important research, FIU requestssupport from Congress inmarine environment. ARB provides securing additional funding forunparalleled means to study coral reefsRecommendationsand the ocean, test state-of-the-artFIU seeks to continue a strongundersea technology, train astronauts,partnership with NOAA, NASA andincluding those from private industry,other interested agencies for theand specialized divers, and to engageforeseeable future enabling FIU toowned asset to protect FIU and itsthe imagination of students and thedevelop a new business model topartners from unforeseen liabilitiespublic across the globe in oceanfund operations at Aquarius. The newthat may arise in the futurescience, coral reefs, conservation, andbusiness model will include researchunderwater technology.and education activities supported byFIU will seek to partner with stateSince 1991, ARB has supportedfederal, state and local governmentand federal authorities to use themore than 269 science, training andfunding, as well as fees for servicesunique capabilities of the ARBexploration missions, 117 involvingfrom science and engineering teamsto monitor present and futureresidency in Aquarius, the underwaterfrom government and industry thatpotential environmental impactshabitat and laboratory, producinguse the facility. Donations fromon the Florida Keys and the reefmore than 550 peer-reviewed scientificprivate benefactors also will be key tosystem related to the Macondopublications along with numerousensuring the future of Aquarius.oil spill.the rest of FY 2013 and throughFY 2014 maintaining ARB as a federallyprotecting RESTORE Act Funds:The Aquarius Reef Base advances researchon the sustainability of coastal ecosystems,monitors the health of the Florida Keys andultimately their relation to the environmentaland economic health of the Southeast.F l o r i d a I n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
biomedical &/ /Biomedical engineering researchFiU seeks to grow its world-classand reparative neurotechnology.biomedical research program toPresent research within the adaptivemeet the evolving needs of ourneural systems laboratory is focusedWith a growing veteranpopulation and otherscountry and the world. the College ofon the design and development ofengineering and Computer science, itstechnology that offsets the effects ofdepartment of Biomedical engineeringlimb amputation, orthopedic injury andand the recently accredited Herbertdisease and neurodegenerative diseasesWertheim College of Medicine areaffecting the loss of functionality. indeed,poised to be internationally recognizedthe interdisciplinary nature of biomedicalfor research excellence and innovationengineering affords the discipline ain clinical medicine and biomedicaltremendous opportunity to bring forthindustry applications.advances in technological developmentstress disorder, and sensory lossand new discoveries to foster improvedof learning to live with prosthetics,quality of life.FiU’s strong leadership and its recentthe vision for biomedical engineeringexperiencing traumaticbrain injury, sensory lossand learning to live withprosthetics, FiU providesquality-of-life solutions.outstanding hires will accelerateidentifies three significant areas ofresearch at FiU to make strides towardresearch excellence: engineered tissueWith a growing veteran population andmodel systems; diagnostic imagingothers experiencing such conditions asunderstanding rehabilitation and recovery.and sensor systems; and therapeutictraumatic brain injury, post-traumaticthis area within biomedical research isF l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
receiving considerable attention includingRecommendationspotentially new research opportunitiesFiU seeks to identify federal research programs and budget resources thatemerging within dod, darPa, thecomplement FiU’s initiatives in biomedical and bioengineering researchveterans administration and the nationaland also to identify key administrative leaders to visit the campus.institute of neurological disorders andstroke (ninds).Of particular interestanother exciting project presently Continued funding from DARPA’s Defense Science Officesupported by niH is the development Funding from new initiatives at DARPA for potential continuation ofof a hand-held optical imager for breastthe reliable neural-interface technology from the Microsystemscancer. Given the strong partnershiptechnology officewith Wertheim College of Medicine Programs at NIH, especially NIBIB, NINDS, NCI, and NICHDand the College of nursing and Health NSF’s Directorates of Engineering and Computer Sciencessciences, the success of such a device DOD Congressional Directed Medical Research Programcould have major ramifications for Working more closely with the Department of Veterans Administrationtreatment within Florida especially as itand exploring joint appointments from hospitals in Miami andrelates to the disproportionately highertampa areashare of the cancer burden experiencedamong minority populations.efforts will focus on the steps necessaryfor enhancing the research portfolio withinthe College of Medicine and determiningwhich niH institutes/Centers/Programscan be targeted toward its success.F l o r i d a i n t e r n at i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y Federal Priorities
/ /With 7,500 currentstemFundergraduate studentsmajoring in steM fields,FiU is a national leader inpreparing a greater numberof diverse scientistsand engineers.iU is particularly well-FiU is expected to remain the largeststeM graduates. FiU is also engagedpositioned to play a major roleproducer of such degrees well intoin continuing research on learningin addressing the challengesthe future. it is particularly strong instyles and techniques that work. afacing our nation in preparing aphysics and engineering programs formajor
Snapshot of Financial Aid at Florida International University Florida international University is one of the top 10 largest public universities by campus enrollment. almost 50,000 students are enrolled this current academic year. reductions to federal financial aid programs would disproportionally affect FiU's
