Florida International University
GLB Comment: Calvin R. Ashley (Florida International University)
As students of Business and Society at Florida International University in Miami, we are required to select and conduct research on one of several class-selected proposed Federal rules. Students are required to work in groups of two to five persons in order to adequately research, prepare, and submit a formal comment on aspects of their selected rule. ... Florida International University ... [Read More]
Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 (American Memory, Library of Congress)
Reclaiming theEverglades includes a rich diversity of unique or rare materials: personalcorrespondence, essays, typescripts, reports and memos; photographs, mapsand postcards; and publications from individuals and the government. Major topics and issues illustrated include the establishment of theEverglades National Park; the growth of the modern conservation movementand its institutions, including the National Audubon Society; the evolvingrole of women on the political stage; the treatment of Native Americans;rights of individual citizens or private corporations vs. the publicinterest; and accountability of government as trustees of publicresources, whether for the purposes of development, reclamation, orenvironmental protection. The materials in this online compilation are drawn from sixteen physical collectionshoused in the archives and special collections of the University of Miami,Florida International University and the Historical Museum of SouthernFlorida. ... [Read More]
DOE Solar Decathlon: Florida International University
Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State—a fact not lost on the Solar Decathlon team from Florida International University. These students want to show residents of their state how to take advantage of this abundant natural resource. Team members are also showing that they know how to take advantage of local resources. All 300 of the university's architectural students participated in the design process, along with students from engineering and other disciplines. After weeks of designing and reviewing, the solar team created a house design that was then reviewed by professionals from the nearby Florida Solar Energy Center. ... [Read More]
Florida International University Research & Emerging Technologies
Hemispheric Center for Environmental Technology (HCET) at Florida International University (FIU) has developed and enhanced a suite of internet-enabled information systems. These databases and electronic libraries provide problem holders with information on decontamination, dismantlement, characterization, worker & health and safety, and waste management technologies. A number of these systems may be accessed at the Gateway to Environmental Technology (GET) Web site . All of these databases will be integrated into a very powerful information technology database/tool that was developed by HCET. ... [Read More]
Diversity Initiative Program, Florida International University
In 1996, Florida International University (FIU) embarked upon an ambitious mission to build academic programs and campus activities that value, appreciate and promote diversity. Each of the university's administrative divisions provided input on the project, and their suggestions were incorporated into the strategic plan. The National Conference, a program that the President's Initiative on Race has highlighted as a Promising Practice, was asked to conduct an assessment of the campus and lead diversity-training programs for the staff. Inspired by this activity, FIU President Modesto Maidique hosted three campus-wide forums on diversity issues. Following these forums, the Diversity Initiative Program was created to continue to implement these types of programs. ... [Read More]
North Miami, Florida schools, colleges, universities and education - Florida International University , Johnson and Wales
North Miami offers a number of educational and cultural opportunities to both residents and the Greater South Florida area. Two major four-year universities are located in the city: Florida International University which has one of the top-ranked hospitality management programs in the country, and Johnson and Wales University , a worldwide well-known culinary and food service management school. Within a 20-mile radius of the city are Barry University , St. Thomas University , the University of Miami , and Miami-Dade Community College . ... [Read More]
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Ken Sorensen Ph.D. :: Florida House Of Representatives
Quincy University, Economics/Finance, 1952-1955; DePaul University, Continuing Education in Economics, 1958-1960; American Flyers Academy, Fort Worth, Texas, 1958-1960; Barry College, Miami, Aviation Law Courses, 1976-1977; Quincy University, B.S., International Studies/Business, 1988; Florida State University, M.A., International Affairs, 1989; University of Zagreb, Ph.D., Political Science and Humanities, 1993 ... [Read More]
DOE Solar Decathlon: Florida International University
Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State—a fact not lost on the Solar Decathlon team from Florida International University. These students want to show residents of their state how to take advantage of this abundant natural resource. Team members are also showing that they know how to take advantage of local resources. All 300 of the university's architectural students participated in the design process, along with students from engineering and other disciplines. After weeks of designing and reviewing, the solar team created a house design that was then reviewed by professionals from the nearby Florida Solar Energy Center. ... [Read More]
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