Academics
‘I found a true passion for what I was learning’
Sarah Mohammed excelled as a pre-med student in the College of Arts and Sciences and served as the college’s Student Government liaison, helping to foster connections between students and faculty.
Celebrating thirty years of creative writing
The University of Miami’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program will mark its 30th anniversary with a series of literary events.
Two campus leaders will take on new roles this spring
Patricia Sanchez Abril will serve as interim dean of the School of Law and Nicole Leeper Piquero will assume the position of interim dean of the Graduate School starting in April.
Involvement and mentorship key to success
Olivia Martinez, a junior studying chemistry at the University of Miami, capitalized on a vibrant campus community to propel her academic career forward.
Studying the impacts of housing policies on political beliefs
Assistant Professor Haoluan Wang compared historical maps with current Miami-Dade County voter registration data to research the effects of redlining on political party affiliation.
Aerospace Studies launches new flight training technology
Air Force ROTC acquires new flight simulator to prepare cadets for military careers as pilots.
Efforts to increase women’s participation in STEM majors paying dividends
A College of Arts and Sciences first-year student shares her journey to study mathematics and credits the program that guided her there.
Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls
A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.
UM faculty member receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature
Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
Venturing into the galaxy for class
Physics assistant professor Nico Cappelluti will pilot a course this spring where students will use a video game to learn astronomy.
U-LINK awards two graduate students with predoctoral fellowships
Malena Price and Sergio Lemus Orellana are recipients of the 2023 U-LINK Predoctoral Fellowship, an opportunity that allows graduate students to pursue interdisciplinary research projects alongside faculty members from at least two different areas of expertise.
Where have all the faithful gone?
University of Miami religious studies scholars examine the roots and causes of the ‘‘de-churching’’ trend of the past decades and for the increasing numbers of ‘‘nones’’—those with no religious affiliation or those who identify as simply “spiritual.’’
Inspiration versus infringement in the use of AI
Hannah Kuker, a junior at the University of Miami, won first place at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business annual international conference. With the help of faculty advisors, her paper analyzed AI rights to using copyrighted material with a specific focus on the visual arts.
Chemist conquers molecules and miles
James Wilson loves to manipulate molecules in collaborative research. But during a recent 335-mile bike ride, the cycling enthusiast discovered what he can accomplish alone.
Scientist has a passion for image-related research
David Chapman, an expert who creates computer programs that use images to answer research questions, is the first Knight Foundation Junior Chair in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing.
