During the spring commencement of 2024, Florida International University (FIU) celebrated the achievements of nearly 6,000 graduates.
Among them was Nicole Vitale, who developed plans and trained teachers nationwide.
She earned her Ph.D. in dietetics from the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work.
Another notable graduate, Isabella Milanes, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the College of Arts, Sciences & Education.
Milanes, an FIU Honors College student and vice president of the FIU Undergraduate Research Society, also co-organized the university’s research exposition.
Dedicated to advancing research and understanding Parkinson’s disease, her research examines the different proteins associated with the condition and explores how computer programs can identify which isolated parts of a virus to target for treatment.
Additionally, she utilizes computer models to gain a better understanding of how memory functions.
Milanes received first-place awards at both the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists in 2023 and the MARC U* STAR Research Symposium in 2023.
She will continue her research at Yale University, pursuing a Ph.D. in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program.
During the fall 2024 season, FIU recognized the accomplishments of more than 5,500 students across eight commencement ceremonies held from December 16-19.
The new graduates joined over 11,000 others who earned their degrees in 2024.
Michael Romano graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering & Computing on December 16.
He is one of the co-creators of an assistive technology company that empowers visually impaired individuals.
Romano combined engineering with artificial intelligence and haptic feedback (using touch and vibrations to communicate sensations) to develop an app that enhances users’ situational awareness, allowing them the independence to navigate their surroundings safely.
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