Civil, Architectural and Environmental
Tackling coral health from a new angle
A team of University of Miami students devised a removable engineering solution that could protect coral reefs from harmful ultraviolet rays in the hottest months of the year.
Transforming research and education for a resilient coastal future
A major $3 million National Science Foundation grant will prepare students to address coastal infrastructure resilience challenges
Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
A new wastewater treatment system developed by University of Miami researchers harvests and neutralizes harmful nutrients before they leach from septic systems compromised by extreme flooding events.
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.
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.
Engineering student masters transportation abroad
From railways to roadways, a dual-degree program offers immersive education in Europe’s approach to transportation and infrastructure
NSF awards boost research on aerosols and concrete
Funding will support two early-career engineering faculty members in advancing student mentorship and curriculum development
A laboratory muse
A physics postdoctoral researcher and a musical composition graduate student found a way to merge their interests—through a concert inspired by tiny swimming coral larvae.
From LEGO towers to concrete canoes
Graduating senior Sarah Paschke lays the foundation for a future in structural engineering, with offers from top-tier graduate programs.
The U shines at eMerge Americas
Students, researchers, doctors, and scientists showcased some of the innovative, technologically advanced, and creative ways the University of Miami is making a difference in the world.
Turning farm waste into sustainable roads
Xianming Shi, civil and architectural engineering department chair at the University of Miami, was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research how to turn farming byproducts into sustainable asphalt.
Construction materials expert to lead Civil and Architectural Engineering department
Xianming Shi, whose research has focused on the durability and sustainability of infrastructure materials to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint, joins the University of Miami on August 15.
Federal grant to support development of resilient infrastructure
The College of Engineering and the Climate Resilience Academy will spearhead a $2.3 million project to advance concrete technologies, part of a $19.5 million package awarded to the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub.
PortMiami is strong; its network shows climate vulnerabilities
Research published this spring by a University of Miami team looked at how the Port of Miami fared on the climate resilience scale within its maritime network.
From commencement to construction: Graduate student aims to make his mark in Miami
Graduate student Daniel Cutimanco was chosen as the commencement ceremony student speaker, where he reflected on his academic journey and possibilities for the future.
