Science and Technology

University of Miami climate and aerosol experts, who are members of the Center for Aerosol Science and Technology, explain the dangers from the smoke flowing in from Canada, which is resulting in people donning masks.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/06/canada-wildfires-smother-parts-of-us.html


Rosenstiel School photo contest winners announced

View photo galleries from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science contests celebrating underwater photography and featuring weather events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/06/rosenstiel-school-photo-contest-winners-announced.html

Rosenstiel School photo contest winners announced

View photo galleries from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science contests celebrating underwater photography and featuring weather events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/06/rosenstiel-school-photo-contest-winners-announced.html

Rosenstiel School photo contest winners announced

View photo galleries from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science contests celebrating underwater photography and featuring weather events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/06/rosenstiel-school-photo-contest-winners-announced.html

Rosenstiel School photo contest winners announced

View photo galleries from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science contests celebrating underwater photography and featuring weather events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/06/rosenstiel-school-photo-contest-winners-announced.html


This year’s Atlantic hurricane season could prove unpredictable

NOAA has predicted a “near-normal” 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1. But unusually warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures could cancel the effects of the El Niño weather pattern, resulting in a busy storm season.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/this-years-atlantic-hurricane-season-could-prove-unpredictable.html

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season could prove unpredictable

NOAA has predicted a “near-normal” 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1. But unusually warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures could cancel the effects of the El Niño weather pattern, resulting in a busy storm season.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/this-years-atlantic-hurricane-season-could-prove-unpredictable.html

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season could prove unpredictable

NOAA has predicted a “near-normal” 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1. But unusually warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures could cancel the effects of the El Niño weather pattern, resulting in a busy storm season.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/this-years-atlantic-hurricane-season-could-prove-unpredictable.html


A secret unearthed in the waters off Key West

A team of University of Miami marine archaeologists and others discovered the remains of a quarantine hospital and cemetery in the waters off Dry Tortugas National Park.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/a-secret-unearthed-in-the-waters-off-key-west.html

A secret unearthed in the waters off Key West

A team of University of Miami marine archaeologists and others discovered the remains of a quarantine hospital and cemetery in the waters off Dry Tortugas National Park.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/a-secret-unearthed-in-the-waters-off-key-west.html


Miller School students identifying eye conditions in the metaverse

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute recently started offering medical students the opportunity to learn about ophthalmology in virtual reality.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/miller-school-students-identifying-eye-conditions-in-the-metaverse.html

Miller School students identifying eye conditions in the metaverse

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute recently started offering medical students the opportunity to learn about ophthalmology in virtual reality.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/miller-school-students-identifying-eye-conditions-in-the-metaverse.html


Rosenstiel professor awarded endowed chair in earth sciences

Ben Kirtman, professor of atmospheric sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was named the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to support research on disaster preparedness and climate variability—areas that reflect the commitment of philanthropist William R. Middelthon III to advance the school’s vital initiatives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/rosenstiel-professor-awarded-endowed-chair-in-earth-sciences.html

Rosenstiel professor awarded endowed chair in earth sciences

Ben Kirtman, professor of atmospheric sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was named the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to support research on disaster preparedness and climate variability—areas that reflect the commitment of philanthropist William R. Middelthon III to advance the school’s vital initiatives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/rosenstiel-professor-awarded-endowed-chair-in-earth-sciences.html


Rising seas are causing septic systems to fail

A University of Miami industrial engineering graduate student has conducted research that shows which sites in Miami-Dade County are at risk and proposes strategies to make those systems more resilient to sea level rise.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/rising-seas-are-causing-septic-systems-to-fail.html


Class seams fashion and technology

A new special topics class in the School of Communication teaches students how to bring clothes to life by integrating them with wearable technology.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/class-seams-fashion-and-technology.html


Is Colombia’s deadly Nevado del Ruiz on the verge of a major eruption?

The volcano’s last major eruption occurred 38 years ago, claiming the lives of more than 23,000 people. Now, columns of ash and gas that have billowed from the volcano recently are a sign that it could erupt soon and should not be taken lightly, said a University of Miami marine geoscientist.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/is-colombias-deadly-nevado-del-ruiz-on-the-verge-of-a-major-eruption.html



Lightguard: Device could help stop attacks from assailants

Associate clinical professor Brian Arwari spent three years designing the innovative system that when triggered temporarily can visually impair an attacker.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/lightguard-device-could-help-stop-attacks-from-assailants.html

Lightguard: Device could help stop attacks from assailants

Associate clinical professor Brian Arwari spent three years designing the innovative system that when triggered temporarily can visually impair an attacker.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/lightguard-device-could-help-stop-attacks-from-assailants.html


Kamala Harris trumpets the University of Miami’s climate research

The vice president spent two hours at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science on Friday exploring climate change research projects and announcing a new initiative to fund climate-related projects in coastal communities.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/kamala-harris-trumpets-the-university-of-miamis-climate-research.html

Kamala Harris trumpets the University of Miami’s climate research

The vice president spent two hours at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science on Friday exploring climate change research projects and announcing a new initiative to fund climate-related projects in coastal communities.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/kamala-harris-trumpets-the-university-of-miamis-climate-research.html



eMerge Americas: International tech event to showcase University research, innovation

University of Miami scientists and students will display innovations and research developments during this year’s 2023 eMerge Americas event, which runs April 20–21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/emerge-americas-international-tech-event-to-showcase-university-research-innovation.html

eMerge Americas: International tech event to showcase University research, innovation

University of Miami scientists and students will display innovations and research developments during this year’s 2023 eMerge Americas event, which runs April 20–21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/emerge-americas-international-tech-event-to-showcase-university-research-innovation.html


New phone app using AI tracks caloric intake for cancer patients

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center specialists, in collaboration with University of Miami innovators, have developed a new app that visually identifies and digitally catalogs food intake, a critical advancement for cancer patients whose caloric intake is often fundamental to their recovery.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/new-phone-app-using-ai-tracks-caloric-intake-for-cancer-patients.html

New phone app using AI tracks caloric intake for cancer patients

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center specialists, in collaboration with University of Miami innovators, have developed a new app that visually identifies and digitally catalogs food intake, a critical advancement for cancer patients whose caloric intake is often fundamental to their recovery.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/new-phone-app-using-ai-tracks-caloric-intake-for-cancer-patients.html



Ved Chirayath is on a mission to map the world’s oceans

The University of Miami professor, National Geographic Explorer, inventor, and fashion photographer has created and developed next-generation remote sensing instruments capable of mapping the seafloor in remarkable detail.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/ved-chirayath-is-on-a-mission-to-map-the-worlds-oceans.html

Ved Chirayath is on a mission to map the world’s oceans

The University of Miami professor, National Geographic Explorer, inventor, and fashion photographer has created and developed next-generation remote sensing instruments capable of mapping the seafloor in remarkable detail.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/ved-chirayath-is-on-a-mission-to-map-the-worlds-oceans.html


HairWare device to help break down barriers in health care

When engineering senior Joy Jackson learned that neuroscience researchers struggle to get a good EEG signal from people with textured hair, she created a device to help bridge this gap in health care research.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/hairware-device-to-help-break-down-barriers-in-health-care.html

HairWare device to help break down barriers in health care

When engineering senior Joy Jackson learned that neuroscience researchers struggle to get a good EEG signal from people with textured hair, she created a device to help bridge this gap in health care research.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/hairware-device-to-help-break-down-barriers-in-health-care.html


Exploring technology’s future unites computing community at the U

At the inaugural Computing Day, students, faculty and staff members, and alumni got together to learn about technology-driven projects happening at the University, as well as future possibilities in the field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/exploring-technologys-future-unites-computing-community-at-the-u.html

Exploring technology’s future unites computing community at the U

At the inaugural Computing Day, students, faculty and staff members, and alumni got together to learn about technology-driven projects happening at the University, as well as future possibilities in the field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/exploring-technologys-future-unites-computing-community-at-the-u.html


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