STEM
Gaining firsthand research experience
As part of a prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, 17 students spent the summer working in physics and engineering labs across the University of Miami.
Impactful summer experiences
On National Intern Day, read about the experiences of three undergraduate students who are spending their summer at some of their ideal workplaces.
This AI tool doesn’t just speak languages—it invents them
Machine learning researcher Morris Alper developed ConlangCrafter, a tool that constructs new languages.
A potential discovery from the dawn of time
Two University of Miami astrophysicists believe a recent unusual signal detected by a powerful ground-based observatory could provide solid evidence that primordial black holes—thought to have formed in the cosmic soup just after the Big Bang—really do exist.
Bringing chemistry to life
A new virtual and augmented reality application developed at the University of Miami allows students to see atoms and their orbitals up close, to help them visualize chemical structure.
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.
