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New study will probe the progression of pediatric myopia

Funded by a National Institutes of Health grant, University of Miami researchers in engineering and ophthalmology will track nearsightedness in children.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/06/new-study-will-probe-the-progression-of-pediatric-myopia.html


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NSF fellowships recognize engineering approaches to human health

University of Miami graduate students are honored for research spanning biomedical and mechanical engineering.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/05/nsf-fellowships-recognize-engineering-approaches-to-human-health.html




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Science-driven students earn top honors

Two juniors became the University of Miami’s newest Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious honor granted to students who show a drive to excel in the science, technology, or math fields.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/04/science-driven-students-earn-top-honors.html




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From rockets to reliable wi-fi, engineering students impress at expo

Forty-one student teams presented senior design projects at the College of Engineering’s annual showcase.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/04/engineering-students-impress-at-expo.html


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Students get a boost to expand their businesses

The third annual USTAAR Pitch Competition awarded $100,000 each to five promising student teams for their ingenious startup ideas and potential.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/04/students-get-a-boost-to-expand-their-businessesindex.html


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A new approach to chronic back pain

NIH grant supports biomedical engineer’s effort to predict and personalize spine treatment

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/02/a-new-approach-to-chronic-back-pain.html


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Engineering interns make a big impact

This summer, engineering students took their classroom knowledge into the real world, gaining hands-on experience across industries and research labs.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2025/08/engineering-interns-make-a-big-impact.html


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Paving the way for human eye transplants

Biomedical engineer Ashutosh Agarwal is collaborating with researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Miller School of Medicine to develop a device crucial to their effort to complete a whole human eye transplant.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/07/paving-the-way-for-human-eye-transplants.html


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Hitting Their Stride

SimuStride emerges from University of Miami’s startup scene to redefine prosthetic rehabilitation through augmented reality

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2025/05/hitting-their-stride.html


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A striking impact on health

A team of researchers at the University of Miami is studying how blasts can damage the human body and exploring ways that scientists can prevent further hearing and balance difficulties.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/a-striking-impact-on-health.html


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Taking research to the marketplace

The University of Miami joins a new innovation network aimed at helping scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs turn research into market-ready products.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2024/10/taking-research-to-the-marketplace.html


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Student startups are propelled by USTAAR funding

The University Student Startup Accelerator invested $500,000 in seven student teams at the recent pitch competition, with four teams receiving $100,000 each.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/student-startups-are-propelled-by-ustaar-funding.html


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Engineering student Logan Beatty headed to Boston

The Stamps Scholar also earned the distinguished Goldwater Scholarship during his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/engineering-student-logan-beatty-headed-to-boston.html