Grad Students
Big ideas in 180 seconds
The 10th Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition showcased graduate students across the University of Miami presenting research in fields ranging from medicine and computer engineering to literature and marketing.
A musical bridge builder at the heights of pop and classical music
Frost School triple alumnus Carlos “Carlitos” Lopez has parlayed his degrees in pop production, classical composition, and conducting into a groundbreaking career connecting musical worlds, from Bad Bunny to symphony orchestras. Recently, he’s been showing young people how to do the same.
Pop culture meets the periodic table
A doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry turns review sessions into themed adventures featuring “The Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” and Marvel.
Winning big on and off the ice
Alex Marie Solomon said seeing two Stanley Cup wins was exciting, but her most treasured memories with the team are of making a difference through the Panthers Foundation, where she interned for the 2024-25 season.
Shedding light on hidden underground networks that nourish plants
Graduate student Anne Katula spends her days investigating the invisible partnerships in soil.
Guidance and mentorship for women in the music industry
A Women in Music event hosted by the Frost School’s Music Industry program featured a panel of young female music executives, who offered advice and encouragement to students.
On the trail of DNA in Saharan dust
Scientists at the University of Miami search for genetic clues in the airborne particles carried thousands of miles across the Atlantic and study their effect on the toxicity of microorganisms in the atmosphere.
Redefining sustainability across Africa and beyond
From the classrooms of Miami to the shores of Ghana, Master of Science in sustainable business alumnus Eric Adadevoh is a reminder that sustainability isn’t a buzzword–it’s a lifelong mission.
How’s the air up there?
Part of a NASA global network of remote-sensing instruments, a newly upgraded device at the University of Miami measures aerosols in the atmosphere to assist research on both local and large-scale weather patterns.
Gaining a global perspective
Alumna Alani Verges will be heading to South Korea next year to teach English and fortify her cultural awareness as the University’s latest Fulbright recipient.
Engineering better sunscreen
Ph.D. student Casey Posner is bridging chemistry and engineering to build the next generation of suncare products
From flatscreens to bioimaging: Putting sargassum seaweed to good use
Viewing sargassum seaweed as a resource rather than a waste, a University of Miami doctoral student is experimenting with the macroalgae to produce fluorescent carbon dots, which show tremendous potential in a multitude of fields.
From combat boots to business suits
Global Executive M.B.A. student carries his lessons from the military into the classroom.
New AI tool tracks early signs of hurricane formation
An artificial intelligence system developed by the University of Miami is giving forecasters the first automated way to distinguish between key tropical weather patterns in the Atlantic and Pacific—an advance now in use at the National Hurricane Center for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Academic design, real-world impact
The School of Architecture’s PAIR Program offers students the opportunity to combine academic work with hands-on professional experience, supporting major design projects.
