STEM
A new kind of teaching assistant joins the AI classroom
Computer scientist Geoff Sutcliffe developed an avatar that serves as a digital teaching assistant, available 24/7 in any language.
A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s
In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
Unlocking the secrets of heat-resistant corals
During an expedition to the “Coral Triangle” in the Pacific Ocean, University of Miami researchers will investigate why and how corals in that region are able to withstand the effects of a warming ocean.
Before flowers, ancient plants used heat to attract pollinators
A team of researchers has made new discoveries about the origins of pollination and plant-animal communication.
From freezing University of Miami labs to IBM’s quantum frontier
Physics alumna Daniela Bogorin brought her expertise to IBM, where she tests next-generation quantum computers.
University of Miami joins statewide quantum technologies alliance
The College of Arts and Sciences is leading the University’s participation in an initiative to make Florida a leader in the second quantum revolution.
A smashup of cosmic proportions
How the collision of two black holes, captured in amazing detail, impacts a University of Miami astrophysicist’s research.
Delving into medicine
A personal experience led junior Ofek Gago toward a career in medicine. This summer, she attended a medical training program where she gained invaluable lessons that shape her path toward becoming a physician.
From cancer risk to ancient tombs: Students explore diverse projects with research scholarships
Students who conducted research at the Mayo Clinic and participated in a bioarchaeology field school are among this year’s Beyond the Book scholarship recipients.
Unearthing Florida’s hidden soil secrets
At the Archbold Biological Station in Central Florida, University of Miami researchers are exploring the hidden world of the Florida scrub's unique ecosystem—its soil microbiome. Their work focuses on understanding how intense storms impact vital organisms such as bacteria and fungi, which are critical for nutrient cycling and the ecosystem’s overall health.
Undergraduate students get direct research experience at the U
Seventeen students from colleges across the country visited the University of Miami and worked in physics and engineering labs across campus as part of the National Science Foundation’s research experiences for undergraduates this summer.
Gift elevates math institute’s global vision
An additional $3 million grant from the Simons Foundation further establishes the Institute of the Mathematical Sciences of the Americas as an international nexus where ideas cross borders and knowledge unites nations.
Carving her own path in biology
University of Miami alumna Adriana Ramirez is launching her career in molecular genetics and genomics as a postbaccalaureate researcher.
From astrophysics to AI
University of Miami alumnus Dominic Sicilian is employing the artificial intelligence skills he mastered as a physics student in the financial sector.
Shining a light on the inner workings of cells
Chemist Françisco Raymo has designed tiny molecules that can be used to take highly detailed images of diseased cells.
How long do the toxic effects of cadmium last?
Scientists in the Department of Biology have discovered new information about the enduring effects of a heavy metal found in many foods.
