Mayren Boan

Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing

The FIU College of Engineering and Computing is South Florida's leading engineering education resource. The college offers a complete range of fully accredited engineering baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree programs in biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and materials engineering; construction management; and computing and information sciences. With close to $20M of external funding, research is an integral part of the college's mission and its success. The college is committed to diversity, and is the largest producer of Hispanic engineers, and one of the top producers of African-American engineers and females with doctoral degrees in engineering. Florida International University is a vibrant, student centered public research university, ideally located in Miami that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market. RESEARCH Research is an integral part of our success. We provide outstanding research opportunities for graduate students and embed significant research experience in our undergraduate curriculum. Research is supported by centers of excellence, where faculty and students work with cutting edge technology, and which are funded by major federal agencies and major corporations. FACULTY Our distinguished faculty is recognized by the university for excellence in teaching, research and service, and has received numerous national awards for innovative development. Faculty members hold numerous patents, provide consulting services to national and international organizations and serve as officers in leading professional societies. The American Society for Engineering Education ranked the college's faculty ninth in the country and first in Florida in terms of productivity.