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A trio of University of Miami researchers placed sensors in nearly 60 residences across Miami-Dade County, discovering many instances in which indoor temperatures were hotter than those outside, as residents struggled to pay the high cost of cooling their homes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/super-heat-trio-examines-the-impacts-of-intense-indoor-heat.html

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In search of cacao’s hidden helpers

Using cutting-edge 3D CT scans, doctoral candidate Katie Wolcott created a vital repository of cacao and related flower images to identify the pollinators satisfying our sweet tooth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/in-search-of-cacaos-hidden-helpers.html

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In search of cacao’s hidden helpers

Using cutting-edge 3D CT scans, doctoral candidate Katie Wolcott created a vital repository of cacao and related flower images to identify the pollinators satisfying our sweet tooth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/in-search-of-cacaos-hidden-helpers.html

Research pollination940x529.jpg
Research pollination940x529.jpg
Research pollination940x529.jpg

In search of cacao’s hidden helpers

Using cutting-edge 3D CT scans, doctoral candidate Katie Wolcott created a vital repository of cacao and related flower images to identify the pollinators satisfying our sweet tooth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/in-search-of-cacaos-hidden-helpers.html

Research pollination940x529.jpg
Research pollination940x529.jpg

In search of cacao’s hidden helpers

Using cutting-edge 3D CT scans, doctoral candidate Katie Wolcott created a vital repository of cacao and related flower images to identify the pollinators satisfying our sweet tooth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/in-search-of-cacaos-hidden-helpers.html

Research eMerge Americas
Research eMerge Americas
Research eMerge Americas

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/the-u-shines-at-emerge-americas.html

Research eMerge Americas
Research eMerge Americas

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/the-u-shines-at-emerge-americas.html

Research eMerge Americas
Research eMerge Americas
Research eMerge Americas

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/the-u-shines-at-emerge-americas.html

Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.
Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.
Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.

School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects

Funded by the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation, the interdisciplinary research studies enhance the academic mission of both schools.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/school-of-communication-and-miller-school-of-medicine-team-up-for-innovative-projects.html

Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.
Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.
Research Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event.

School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects

Funded by the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation, the interdisciplinary research studies enhance the academic mission of both schools.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/school-of-communication-and-miller-school-of-medicine-team-up-for-innovative-projects.html

Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Faculty excellence commended

Dedicated to his students and the University, Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, is honored with the 2024–25 James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award by the Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/faculty-excellence-commended.html

Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, and DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Faculty excellence commended

Dedicated to his students and the University, Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, is honored with the 2024–25 James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award by the Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/faculty-excellence-commended.html

Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Honoring a passion for shaping future doctors through mentorship

A member of the University of Miami faculty for more than 40 years, Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor of anesthesiology at the Miller School of Medicine, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award for his decades of mentorship and leadership.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/honoring-a-passion-for-shaping-future-doctors-through-mentorship.html

Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Honoring a passion for shaping future doctors through mentorship

A member of the University of Miami faculty for more than 40 years, Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor of anesthesiology at the Miller School of Medicine, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award for his decades of mentorship and leadership.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/honoring-a-passion-for-shaping-future-doctors-through-mentorship.html

Research Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Research Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Research Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Research Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

El Niño inspires a young man’s passion for science

Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for his scholarly research and contributions to the natural sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/el-nino-inspires-a-young-mans-passion-for-science.html

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Climate Resiliency Spotlight
Research Climate Resiliency Spotlight

Building a resilient future

The University of Miami's Climate Resilience Institute is hosting the Resilience 365 Conference March 24-25 to kick off the inaugural Miami Climate Week.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/building-a-resilient-future.html

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Endangered species
Research Endangered species

Dangers that lurk beyond the wilds

Using a new web crawler they developed, two University of Miami researchers and others conducted an extensive study on the scale and scope of the online trade of endangered species.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/dangers-that-lurk-beyond-the-wilds.html

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Dust
Dust
Dust
Research Dust

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/exposing-the-dirt-on-dust.html

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Dust
Dust
Dust
Research Dust

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/03/exposing-the-dirt-on-dust.html

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University of Miami research
University of Miami research
University of Miami research
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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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University of Miami research
University of Miami research
University of Miami research
Research University of Miami research

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

Research Guilio Palummieri
Research Guilio Palummieri
Research Guilio Palummieri
Research Guilio Palummieri

‘Run a lot, sleep a lot, eat a lot’

Giulio Palummieri, who finished fourth in the recent Miami Marathon, applies the same persistent, patient approach to his lab research at the Miller School of Medicine as he does to his long-distance training.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/run-a-lot-sleep-a-lot-eat-a-lot.html

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Guilio Palummieri
Guilio Palummieri
Guilio Palummieri
Research Guilio Palummieri

‘Run a lot, sleep a lot, eat a lot’

Giulio Palummieri, who finished fourth in the recent Miami Marathon, applies the same persistent, patient approach to his lab research at the Miller School of Medicine as he does to his long-distance training.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/run-a-lot-sleep-a-lot-eat-a-lot.html

Research XR Day
Research XR Day
Research XR Day
Research XR Day

Sharing insights about the future of XR

The University’s first Miami XR conference attracted industry leaders and educators from across the nation who discussed integrating extended reality in our lives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/sharing-insights-about-the-future-of-xr.html

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XR Day
XR Day
XR Day
Research XR Day

Sharing insights about the future of XR

The University’s first Miami XR conference attracted industry leaders and educators from across the nation who discussed integrating extended reality in our lives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/sharing-insights-about-the-future-of-xr.html

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Tik Tok
Tik Tok
Tik Tok
Research Tik Tok

The digital dilemma: To grow or not to grow

New research tracking the meteoric rise of Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, provides guideposts for navigating collaboration and competition in the digital sphere.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/the-digital-dilemma-to-grow-or-not-to-grow.html

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Tik Tok
Tik Tok
Tik Tok
Research Tik Tok

The digital dilemma: To grow or not to grow

New research tracking the meteoric rise of Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, provides guideposts for navigating collaboration and competition in the digital sphere.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/the-digital-dilemma-to-grow-or-not-to-grow.html

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oceanlife
Research oceanlife

‘A fertilizer for the sea’

A University of Miami ocean sciences Ph.D. student and five others recently returned from an expedition to the North Atlantic where they investigated the impact of Saharan dust and volcanic ash on the ocean’s ecosystem.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/a-fertilizer-for-the-sea.html

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oceanlife
oceanlife
oceanlife
Research oceanlife

‘A fertilizer for the sea’

A University of Miami ocean sciences Ph.D. student and five others recently returned from an expedition to the North Atlantic where they investigated the impact of Saharan dust and volcanic ash on the ocean’s ecosystem.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/a-fertilizer-for-the-sea.html

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Cellular Flows in chicken
Cellular Flows in chicken
Cellular Flows in chicken
Research Cellular Flows in chicken

Illuminating the beginnings of animal development

New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/illuminating-the-beginnings-of-animal-development.html

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Cellular Flows in chicken
Cellular Flows in chicken
Cellular Flows in chicken
Research Cellular Flows in chicken

Illuminating the beginnings of animal development

New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/illuminating-the-beginnings-of-animal-development.html

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