Research
A potential end to ‘forever chemicals’
A new thermal treatment technique being developed by researchers at the University of Miami College of Engineering could help destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil, leading to the potential demise of “forever chemicals.”
Recognizing faculty excellence across campus
The annual Provost’s Awards Ceremony honored the work of University of Miami faculty and staff members using innovative techniques in class, as well as through their research and scholarship.
‘Super Heat Trio’ examines the impacts of intense indoor heat
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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