The official account of FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Education. š¾ Also find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn: @FIUCASE
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While developing the first high-throughput screening method to find compounds that can poison bacterial DNA gyrase, FIU researchers identified Pyr-AMC ā a previously unrecognized compound that could provide a starting point for future antibiotics.
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Think youāre a mosquito magnet? Maybe to some, but not to others. š¦š YouTuber @WhatDaMath explores FIU research about who is most attractive to mosquito ā Spoiler alert, itās not one size fits all! Antonās video reached 1M+ views! #FIU @MattDeGennaro piped.video/watch?v=fREwyj53ā¦
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š¦ NEW HAMMERHEAD SPECIES ALERTšØ
Im pleased to inform you that we have a new species of hammerhead shark: Sphyrna alleni sp. nov., or the SHOVELBILL SHARK from the Caribbean and the Southwestern Atlantic.
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FIU soars into the Top 50 among public universities and Top 100 overall @USNews, rising faster than any university in the last 10 years. We couldnāt have done it without you, Panthers! Read at more: ow.ly/OtBO50Tu5rk
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We found that because #sharks play such diverse and sometimes important functions in maintaining healthy oceans, their current decline is an urgent problem.
theconversation.com/oceans-wā¦ @FIUCASE
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Big sharks equal big impact, but thereās a big problem.
@FIU-led study reveals those most affected by fishing are most needed for healthy oceans. @SharkRayFund news.fiu.edu/2024/big-sharksā¦ @FIUdc
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Shark conservation must go beyond simply protecting #shark populations ā it must prioritizeĀ protecting the ecological roles of sharks, according to research published today inĀ @ScienceMagazine. @FIU @SimonDedman @MikeHeithaus @Dr_Yannis @jhmoxley @Alharborne @FIUEnvironment
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šØ New š¦ Shark Study: A groundbreaking analysis, published in @ScienceMagazine, reveals the outsized role sharks play in maintaining #biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Read more: bit.ly/4c8IZM3
@FIUCASE @MikeHeithaus @Dr_Yannis @SimonDedman
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New paper in @ScienceMagazine on the ecological role of sharks. It's time to rethink conservation strategies.
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@FIU @FIUCASE @FIUEnvironment @SharkRayFund @Dr_Yannis @alharborne @jhmoxley
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Wall Street Journal ranks FIU No. 4 best public university, No. 29 overall.
#HigherEducation #UniversityRankings #PawsUpFIU @WSJ
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Hi #Tampa!
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Get your JAWS on this! #SHARKCON is happening this weekend and @FIUās own #SharkFest stars will be there! š¦
Come meet the real-life scientists behind the shows.
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Gooey is a custom designed, non/toxic gelatin decoy that recently had a bite taken out of the tail end by a curious bull shark. This bite is giving us unique insight into the characteristics of shark bites including a detailed look at teeth marks. @fiucase #sharkfest
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Clearly, the dean has been working on something new. š¤ Canāt wait to find out what this is! Tune in to Sharks vs. Dolphins: Bahamas Battleground tonight at 10 pm on @natgeotv. #SharkFest @FIU
54 years ago this month, man first landed on the moon. This begs the question, is this a picture I took of a crater on the moon or something more fishy? š¤ Tune in to @NatGeoTV tonight at 10 pm to find out. (Spoiler alert! Iāve never been to space.)
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Enjoying tonightās @NatGeoTV #Sharkfest! It was fun working w/ Dr. Steve Kajiura on When Sharks Attack 360! Canāt wait to see @GregSkomal and @MegalodonWinton next. And join @fiu @nffarabaugh and me at 10/9C for Sharkcano: Hawaii! šš¦ @FIUCASE
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Very excited to share new results from @globalfinprint. An honor to work with so many wonderful people
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@PGAFamilyFdn @jcu @FIU @aims_gov_au @MoteMarineLab @DalhousieU @CurtinUni @IMASUTAS @ElasmoSociety @OceaniaSharks
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FIU has been ranked No. 7 in the world for positive impact for Clean Water and Sanitation.
Overall, #FIU was ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and No. 7 in the United States for impact in theĀ 2023 @Timeshighered Impact Rankings. #THEGlobalImpact #THEUniRankings
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FIU has delivered clean water, sanitation and hygiene solutions to countries throughout the world while also conducting research to protect water quality and water security. #THEGlobalImpact
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As a university community, we apply best practices to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation on our campuses. #CleanWaterAndSanitation #THEGlobalImpact
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