STEM
New initiative to spur quantum science research
The College of Arts and Sciences has recruited a physicist and a chemist who specialize in quantum sensing as part of a multiyear effort to recruit faculty working in this burgeoning research discipline.
Shedding light on brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
University of Miami neuroscientist Oliver Bracko and his team are conducting cutting-edge research on Alzheimer’s disease that could lead to new treatments.
A mathematician and Ivy League president shares his expertise
Philip Hanlon, the former president of Dartmouth, has brought his unique skill set to the University of Miami while serving as a Distinguished Presidential Scholar.
Cultivating a passion for medical research
Sophomore Ethan Tieu is involved in two neuroscience labs and was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the most distinguished awards for future researchers in science, math, or engineering.
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.
Aerospace Studies launches new flight training technology
Air Force ROTC acquires new flight simulator to prepare cadets for military careers as pilots.
Celebrating excellence in Latin American mathematics
Outstanding mathematicians from Latin America and the Caribbean were recognized for their achievements by the Institute of the Mathematical Sciences of the Americas.
Bringing the world’s wonders into the classroom
A new art history course offered each fall takes students on a virtual tour of ancient wonders, across the world, like the Colosseum in Rome and the Acropolis Complex in Greece.
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.
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.
New scholarships fuel finance and tech opportunities at the U
The Steven B Schonfeld Foundation has made a gift to increase opportunities for students who aspire to careers in tech and finance, funding two academic scholarships annually to sophomore students majoring in computer science or computer engineering.
Illuminating physics in the kitchen
In a new study, physics assistant professor Vivek Prakash and colleagues explored the variety of fluid mechanics concepts that can be found in the kitchen.
