Panther Personalities

Every year, architecture students use custom-made floatable shoes to race across a campus lake in an ultimate test of athleticism, determination and — most of all — construction methods. We covered this year's event for the podcast.

In this Halloween special, mosquito researcher Matt DeGennaro myth-busts common questions about the bloodsuckers and shares what he's learned in his mosquito-mutating, Frankenstein-like research.

Nepomechie talks about coastal urban design, sustainable building and affordable housing. She explains how architects are taking sea level rise into account.

Garcia describes what her first few weeks on campus have been like, and we put out a call to our audience for a new segment.

As the 20th anniversary of FIU's first season approaches, Eddie Hondal—joined by his wife Francis and son David—shares fun stories about the team's early days.

Arroyo holds the single-season scoring record at FIU. He also played for the Puerto Rican national team and the Miami Heat. In the last few years, he has launched a career in music.

Papastamatiou does a deep dive into the world of shark sociology. Drucker gives an update about the increasing frequency of the podcast.

Logan explains how FIU's immersive summer program offers new students the "Panther Camp Magic" experience (2:40). Cardenosa shares how DNA test kits are helping authorities around the world protect threatened animals (18:15). Drucker reports the top stories happening around campus (36:35).

Dr. Marty joins Drucker to talk about her career, which has taken her all over the world.

Drucker shares what's new at FIU (3:47); students from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival join the show (8:05); Frost Art Museum director Jordana Pomeroy talks about art at FIU and in Miami (37:25). She and Drucker discuss journalism.