Research
Scholars examine the mob mentality
The Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has given social scientists and psychologists another example to examine the behavior and actions of groups.
Scholars link diet, dentition, and linguistics
In a new study that scrutinized the speech patterns of Freddie Mercury, Michael Phelps, and other celebrities, University of Miami researchers offer insights on how diet ultimately reshapes language.
Symposium to explore climate change in the Caribbean, South Florida
The multidisciplinary forum in April will explore lessons learned from the regions. There is a call for papers to be presented, but abstracts must be submitted by Jan. 17.
Professor emerita to examine ‘speech acts’ in three countries
Arlene Clachar has been selected by the U.S. Department of State for a prestigious English language specialist assignment that will include the United States, Uzbekistan, and Russia.
Language, cultural identity can affect pain
A new study out of the University of Miami suggests that the language a bilingual person speaks can affect their physical sensations, depending on the cultural association tied to each vernacular.
Graduate student shares her passion for protecting sea turtles
Leyna Stemle aided in a study that is examining whether attaching green LED lights to fishing nets in Ghana helps keep sea turtles from being entangled in the nets.
HIV researchers, advocates take their fight to the street
As the world observes the 32nd annual World AIDS Day, a University of Miami team is shining a bright light on a neighborhood initiative to curtail the epidemic.
Scanning electron microscope opens new avenues of research
With the acquisition of the new instrument and an accompanying nanoindenter, studies at the College of Engineering are entering a new and advanced era of materials characterization.
U-LINK connects the dots with school-based forums
The Frost School of Music will host the inaugural U-LINK event highlighting faculty research on a common theme.
Hearing test may detect autism in newborns
University of Miami and Harvard Medical School researchers are tweaking a standard hearing test to help detect autism at a very early age.
Sociologists dispel the ‘bad apple’ excuse for racialized policing
In the first study of its kind, University of Miami researchers find that police exhibit significantly higher levels of anti-Black biases than the general public.
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