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A new approach to alleviating dry eye
The Ryder Charitable Foundation established the Robert E. Sanchez Future of Excellence Scholarship at the College of Engineering, surprising the retiring CEO with a tribute to his career and lifelong ties to his alma mater.
Tracking sargassum at sea
University of Miami scientists, collaborating with a local aerospace and technology company, have developed and deployed high-tech drifters to predict the seaweed’s path to shore.
Improving underwater exploration through sonar imaging
A Navy-funded project awarded to engineering professor Shahriar Negahdaripour uses sonar imaging and artificial intelligence to improve underwater mapping and exploration.
For biomedical engineering students, Italy became the classroom
Students spent six weeks in Florence earning academic credit while exploring how engineering, medicine, history and culture intersect beyond the classroom.
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.
University of Miami engineers selected to advance rare-earth mineral recovery
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission will support research to help recover critical elements from discarded materials using artificial intelligence and advanced magnetic technology.
Designing buildings more efficiently
A University of Miami structural engineer worked with colleagues to create a new AI tool that helps streamline the process of creating an analytical model of a building.
Engineering students bring 3D printed design to Atlanta greenway
Working alongside industry partners and local nonprofits, University of Miami students designed and fabricated innovative concrete planters that now line Atlanta's PATH400 public trail.
University of Miami researchers and collaborators expand hybrid reef project off Miami Beach
Three additional 3D printed SEAHIVE® structures, hundreds of adult coral colonies, and thousands of coral babies deployed to an offshore living laboratory during National Ocean Month.
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.
Cement researchers convene to address emerging challenges
Research showcased at the Advances in Cement-Based Materials Conference highlights how faculty and students are reimagining cement.
Protecting coastlines and people
Scientists are studying how mangroves protect shorelines from storm surge and flooding by dissipating wave energy.
