Center for Development, Support, and Success in Engineering and Computing (CDSSEC)

CDSSEC is dedicated to advancing the academic and professional development of students within the College of Engineering & Computing (CEC). CDSSEC promotes student recruitment, enrichment and retention through student-led initiatives, school-partnered programs and valuable student resources and experiences.

Built on a foundation of academic support, student enrichment and community engagement, CDSSEC strategically emphasizes workforce development and industry partnerships to:

• Strengthen the STEM pipeline from K–12 through graduate education
• Equip students with career-ready skills and meaningful industry connections
• Serve as a model for accessible and adaptive engineering and computing education

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  FLAME

  Florida Action for More Engineering (FLAME) is a dual enrollment program between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and FIU.

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  ENLACE

  Engaging Latino Communities in Education (ENLACE) is an after-school and summer learning program funded by The Children’s Trust.

  Learn more about ENLACE

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  OURS

  The Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) initiative provides CEC students with structured pathways to gain meaningful research experience aligned with their academic interests and long-term career goals.

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  GROW

  The Graduate Research Opportunities for Workforce Development (GROW) program expands CEC’s undergraduate research model to support master’s students in faculty-guided research.

  Learn more about GROW