FIU Biomedical Engineering

The em dash has become one of the most recognizable signs of AI-generated writing. But why do models like ChatGPT keep using it?

FIU AI researcher Mustafa Ocal explains how AI predicts language, why em dashes appear so often in high-quality training data and whether avoiding them changes the way AI writes.

FIU Knight Foundation School of Computing
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🧠 Inspiring the next generation of scientists!

On May 28, FIU Biomedical Engineering partnered with Campbell Drive Middle School for a neuroscience outreach event hosted as a satellite session of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping’s Brain Mappers of Tomorrow initiative.

Led by three FIU undergraduate students under the supervision of Kangjoo Lee, Ph.D., the session featured interactive activities that introduced 7th and 8th grade students to how the brain learns, remembers and experiences the world around us.

The students were engaged, curious and full of great questions—and our FIU volunteers left inspired to continue making an impact through STEM outreach.

We look forward to growing this initiative in the years ahead!

Throwback Thursday to our “BME Evening with Industry” event on March 26, where FIU BME students and professionals came together for an evening of insight, innovation, and connection.

Students had the opportunity to hear from four industry speakers who shared their experiences, career journeys, and perspectives on the future of biomedical engineering. The evening concluded with a networking session where students connected directly with professionals, asked questions, and built valuable relationships.

A special thank you to BMES for helping plan and support this event, as well as to all of our speakers and attendees for making the evening such a success! We’re excited to continue creating opportunities that connect our students with the biomedical engineering industry. 🔬✨