FIU Biomedical Engineering

SAVE THE DATE for BME’s Summer 2026 Senior Design Expo.

Come and show your support for the 11 teams of graduating seniors that will be presenting their capstone projects, for which they created and prototyped a solution for unmet biomedical needs.
July 30 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | EC 2300





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The em dash has become one of the most recognizable signs of AI-generated writing. But why do models like ChatGPT keep using it?

FIU AI researcher Mustafa Ocal explains how AI predicts language, why em dashes appear so often in high-quality training data and whether avoiding them changes the way AI writes.

FIU Knight Foundation School of Computing
Read the full story:
https://news.fiu.edu/2026/why-does-ai-use-so-many-em-dashes-an-expert-explains?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_promotion&utm_term=College+of+Engineering+and+Computing

🧠 Exploring the fundamentals of AI and machine learning at FIU BME!

Yesterday, students, faculty and researchers gathered at MMC for “AI & ML Essentials,” a session led by Simone Innocente, a visiting scholar in the lab of Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D., within FIU Biomedical Engineering. The presentation introduced key concepts behind artificial intelligence and machine learning, covering learning paradigms, classic algorithms and the machine learning pipeline.

From supervised learning to neural networks, attendees gained a practical overview of the tools and techniques that are increasingly shaping scientific research and innovation.

Thank you to Simone for sharing his expertise and representing FIU BME, and to everyone who joined us for an engaging discussion on the foundations of AI and ML.

🧠 Inspiring the next generation of scientists!

On May 28, FIU Biomedical Engineering partnered with Campbell Drive Middle School for a neuroscience outreach event hosted as a satellite session of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping’s Brain Mappers of Tomorrow initiative.

Led by three FIU undergraduate students under the supervision of Kangjoo Lee, Ph.D., the session featured interactive activities that introduced 7th and 8th grade students to how the brain learns, remembers and experiences the world around us.

The students were engaged, curious and full of great questions—and our FIU volunteers left inspired to continue making an impact through STEM outreach.

We look forward to growing this initiative in the years ahead!

Advancing innovation through collaboration 🤝

On May 8, FIU and Baptist Health South Florida hosted two interdisciplinary mini-workshops focused on cardiovascular research, neurotechnology, and improving patient care through collaborative innovation.

Held at Baptist Health’s Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and FIU’s Innovation Complex 1, these workshops brought together researchers, clinicians, and leaders from both institutions to explore new opportunities in:
🔹 Collaborative research
🔹 Federal grant development
🔹 Clinician mentorship within FIU BME
🔹 Joint research centers
🔹 Innovation in aortic stenosis diagnosis and management

We are proud to continue building partnerships that advance research, foster innovation and create meaningful impact across South Florida and beyond.

A new era for FIU Engineering & Computing begins now.

Today marks the official start of Dean Jack Puleo’s tenure leading our college, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter defined by bold vision, innovation and impact.

With gratitude for his commitment to lead FIU Engineering & Computing into its next era, we look ahead with confidence and excitement for what’s possible under his leadership.

Grounded in discovery, driven by innovation and focused on translating research into groundbreaking solutions, his vision will help shape the future while elevating excellence across our college and beyond.

The work ahead matters, and together, we are ready to lead.

Read Dean Puleo’s message from the Office of the Dean:
https://cec.fiu.edu/about/office-of-the-dean/index.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_promotion&utm_term=College+of+Engineering+and+Computing

Throwback Thursday to our “BME Evening with Industry” event on March 26, where FIU BME students and professionals came together for an evening of insight, innovation, and connection.

Students had the opportunity to hear from four industry speakers who shared their experiences, career journeys, and perspectives on the future of biomedical engineering. The evening concluded with a networking session where students connected directly with professionals, asked questions, and built valuable relationships.

A special thank you to BMES for helping plan and support this event, as well as to all of our speakers and attendees for making the evening such a success! We’re excited to continue creating opportunities that connect our students with the biomedical engineering industry. 🔬✨

We couldn’t wrap up Spring 2026 without celebrating our BME Seniors and the impressive projects they brought to this semester’s College of Engineering and Computing Senior Design Showcase 🎉

Held on April 17 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, eight Biomedical Engineering Senior Design teams presented their work—sharing research posters and prototypes with attendees while showcasing their creativity, technical skills, and teamwork.

We closed out the day with an awards ceremony recognizing our Honorable Mention, Third, Second, and First Place teams 👏

And to top it all off, two BME teams earned collegewide recognition for Outstanding Senior Design Project and Innovative Senior Design Project—standing out among 123 teams across the college.

We’re so proud of our students and everyone who helped make this showcase happen.

Swipe to the end to meet this year’s winners →