Center for Diversity and Student Success in Engineering and Computing (CD-SSEC)
The mission of the Center for Diversity and Student Success in Engineering and Computing (CD-SSEC) is to provide prospective and current students of the college with opportunities and services that will enhance their academic experiences and increase their rate of success in the school and their future careers. The office supports the college through recruitment, retention and enrichment programs, such as mentorship, undergraduate research opportunities, peer-to-peer tutoring, internship, and pre-college outreach activities.
Pre-College Programs
The College of Engineering and Computing at FIU provides opportunities for students to get a head start on their college education. Students engage in courses, and programs, that expose them to the fundamental core subjects in the field of: materials engineering, computer science and information technology, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering, while they earn college credit and high school credits, simultaneously.
Florida Action for Minorities in Engineering, FLAME, is a specialized joint program between Miami-Dade County Public Schools, M-DCPS, and FIU. Under the Center for Diversity and Student Success in Engineering and Computing (CD-SSEC), the program is designed for minority high school students and provides a unique educational experience in the field of Engineering.
K-12 Outreach
Our flagship outreach programs, Engineers on Wheels (EoW) and the Engineering Expo engage students within the Miami Dade and Broward County School Districts with important STEM topics through hands-on activities, grade-appropriate, interactive lessons and presentations led by FIU students and FIU faculty.
Student Resources
Programs within CD-SSEC aim to promote STEM workforce development and improve the academic experience and success of our students within FIU CEC and our local K-12 community. We connect students to scholarship opportunities, student organizations, tutoring, undergraduate research, and more. We embrace our multicultural community and diversity in race, gender, ethnicity, and beliefs. We strive towards equity and inclusion through innovation, creativity, and ingenuity. We incorporate evidence-based scientific learning and teaching methods in our services and programs.
