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Exposing the ‘DIRT’ on dust
In one of the few studies of its kind, a University of Miami doctoral student and others have documented the particle size of household dust found on children’s hands after play activities.
Engineering solutions for Miami’s water woes
A team of environmental engineering students are taking on a challenge: improving water quality at Little River, a key canal that discharges into Biscayne Bay.
Rothberg Catalyzer AI Summit spotlights how AI is ‘supercharging innovation’
Researchers, students, and entrepreneurs gathered for a full day of discussions on democratizing AI across disciplines and preparing students for future opportunities
Hackathon showcases AI-powered solutions by students and startups
In a display of ideas and technical expertise, participants harnessed the power of AI to tackle challenges from respiratory health to financial wellness.
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.
Seaweed’s little secret
A University of Miami doctoral student is investigating a potential link between sargassum compost and high arsenic levels in crops grown on Caribbean farms.
Bridging institutions to advance global research excellence
A delegation of faculty members from the University of Miami College of Engineering traveled to India to collaborate on advancing innovations across engineering disciplines with some of the country’s top universities.
Air Force ROTC program helps future pilots achieve their dreams
Through faculty mentorship, scholarship support, and flight simulation training, the Department of Aerospace Studies provides opportunities for students to become aviators.
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.
Sirkins’ donation funds new Chemical and Materials Characterization Facility
Alan and Alicia Sirkin, esteemed philanthropists and longtime supporters of the University of Miami, have donated $1.25 million to the College of Engineering to name the Alan and Alicia Sirkin Chemical and Materials Characterization Facility.
