#FacultySpotlight🌟   On 3/05 day, FIU in DC held an event where they shared innovations, unique technological advancements, and partnerships that make Miami a hot spot for transformation.   Dr. Shahin Vassigh, CARTA Director of Technology Research Development and Director of the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab, was one of the presenters and panelists, addressing local and national stakeholders. She was joined by NSF-CREST Postdoctoral Fellow, Sara Pezeshk. They also met with several of Florida’s congress members on Capitol Hill to advocate for the South Florida Innovation Engine for Coastal Resiliency and showcasing their Ecoblox seawall restoration project.   #FIUCARTA #FIURDF #FIUSOA #CARTACreativeForcesAtWork