Hurricane Melissa devastated much of the infrastructure in the island nation, which often experiences the impacts of Atlantic hurricanes. Now, the process of recovery begins.
Horror films often transport societal malaise—disease, destruction, and fear of the unknown—onto the big screen, providing a temporary coping mechanism for life’s conundrums and uncertainties.
A new cohort of 30 student teams received seed funding this week from the USTAAR student entrepreneurship program, propelling their business ventures forward.
Tropical cyclone scientist Jun Zhang has deployed drones into the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, aiding forecasters and amassing data that will help in future storm models.
The Design Build Studio course in the University of Miami School of Architecture, led by professor Rocco Ceo and lecturers Jim Adamson and Jake Leonard, immerses students in every stage of architecture—from concept to construction—through projects that benefit underserved and nonprofit communities, emphasizing craft, material understanding, and civic impact.
Across the University of Miami, faculty members like Daniel Serravite, a kinesiology lecturer, are bringing virtual and augmented reality tools into their classes to offer students a cutting-edge learning experience.