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Science and Technology People and Community Protesters march at the COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Science and Technology People and Community Protesters march at the COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Science and Technology People and Community Protesters march at the COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.

Students and faculty and staff members with a keen interest in climate change say the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, which ended Friday, should have gone further to address anthropogenic climate change.

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Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami

Students win $100,000 prize from Elon Musk’s carbon-removal competition

Led by senior Laura Stieghorst, a team of University of Miami students will use the award to advance their idea for reducing atmospheric carbon levels.

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Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami

Students win $100,000 prize from Elon Musk’s carbon-removal competition

Led by senior Laura Stieghorst, a team of University of Miami students will use the award to advance their idea for reducing atmospheric carbon levels.

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Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami

Students win $100,000 prize from Elon Musk’s carbon-removal competition

Led by senior Laura Stieghorst, a team of University of Miami students will use the award to advance their idea for reducing atmospheric carbon levels.

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Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Science and Technology Top, from left: Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan and Zach Berkowitz Bottom, from left: Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami

Students win $100,000 prize from Elon Musk’s carbon-removal competition

Led by senior Laura Stieghorst, a team of University of Miami students will use the award to advance their idea for reducing atmospheric carbon levels.

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Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

The move to Meta: Will it minimize or metastasize criticism of Facebook?

While some view Facebook’s recent name change as an attempt to deflect surging criticism of the social media company’s practices, business experts question the timing but say the move forms part of a long-planned strategic decision to reposition the company.

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Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

The move to Meta: Will it minimize or metastasize criticism of Facebook?

While some view Facebook’s recent name change as an attempt to deflect surging criticism of the social media company’s practices, business experts question the timing but say the move forms part of a long-planned strategic decision to reposition the company.

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Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Science and Technology Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

The move to Meta: Will it minimize or metastasize criticism of Facebook?

While some view Facebook’s recent name change as an attempt to deflect surging criticism of the social media company’s practices, business experts question the timing but say the move forms part of a long-planned strategic decision to reposition the company.

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Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation
Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation
Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation

University professor leaves a mark on COP26

Xavier Cortada, a three-time University of Miami alumnus and professor of practice, shares his daily accounts from the 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference.

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Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation
Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation
Science and Technology Xavier Cortada at a climate march in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Adam Roberti/Xavier Cortada Foundation

University professor leaves a mark on COP26

Xavier Cortada, a three-time University of Miami alumnus and professor of practice, shares his daily accounts from the 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference.

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Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock
Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock
Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock

Local collaboration initiative turns citizens into scientists

The University is a partner in the Southeast Florida Regional Citizen Science Climate Action Network. The group is one of 12 finalists for the Climate Challenge Cup, which will be awarded Nov. 10 at the COP26 United Nations climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock
Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock
Science and Technology Trucks unloading boats at Haulover boat launch during flooding high king tide. Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock

Local collaboration initiative turns citizens into scientists

The University is a partner in the Southeast Florida Regional Citizen Science Climate Action Network. The group is one of 12 finalists for the Climate Challenge Cup, which will be awarded Nov. 10 at the COP26 United Nations climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower

Climate and racial justice talks inspire students, new course

After their fourth dialogue exploring the ramifications of climate change on disadvantaged communities, a University of Miami Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge team is ready to tackle its next goals.

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Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Science and Technology Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower

Climate and racial justice talks inspire students, new course

After their fourth dialogue exploring the ramifications of climate change on disadvantaged communities, a University of Miami Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge team is ready to tackle its next goals.

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Science and Technology A collaborative project to rebuild a home in historic Coconut Grove using a 3D concrete printer lays the foundation for the School of Architecture to explore new construction technologies and may serve as a prototype to address the housing crisis.
Science and Technology A collaborative project to rebuild a home in historic Coconut Grove using a 3D concrete printer lays the foundation for the School of Architecture to explore new construction technologies and may serve as a prototype to address the housing crisis.
Science and Technology A collaborative project to rebuild a home in historic Coconut Grove using a 3D concrete printer lays the foundation for the School of Architecture to explore new construction technologies and may serve as a prototype to address the housing crisis.
Science and Technology A collaborative project to rebuild a home in historic Coconut Grove using a 3D concrete printer lays the foundation for the School of Architecture to explore new construction technologies and may serve as a prototype to address the housing crisis.

Building with 3D printers may hold promise for affordable housing

A collaborative project to rebuild a home in historic Coconut Grove using a 3D concrete printer lays the foundation for the School of Architecture to explore new construction technologies and may serve as a prototype to address the housing crisis.

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Mechanical and aerospace engineering researchers prepare to mount a nano-indentation device to perform mechanical testing of an alloy.
Science and Technology Mechanical and aerospace engineering researchers prepare to mount a nano-indentation device to perform mechanical testing of an alloy.

New alloys could reduce air travel’s carbon footprint

College of Engineering researchers James Coakley and Giacomo Po are helping to develop a new class of refractory alloys that would increase aircraft engine efficiency and lower COâ‚‚ emissions.

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HELLO name tags designed by Xavier Cortada for COP26
Science and Technology HELLO name tags designed by Xavier Cortada for COP26

Artist set to share Miami voices at U.N. climate summit

Xavier Cortada, a three-time University of Miami alumnus and professor of practice, launched his newest socially engaged art project ahead of the 26th annual global conference.

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Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Science and Technology Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean

Atmospheric rivers provide vital source of water for the West

Meteorologist and professor of atmospheric sciences Ben Kirtman explains how these ribbons of water vapor in the sky affect the climate of California and the Pacific Northwest.

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Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean
Science and Technology Atmospheric rivers form in the Pacific Ocean

Atmospheric rivers provide vital source of water for the West

Meteorologist and professor of atmospheric sciences Ben Kirtman explains how these ribbons of water vapor in the sky affect the climate of California and the Pacific Northwest.

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Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Science and Technology Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

University scientist will contribute to the ‘last best hope’ for saving the planet

Daniel Suman, a professor of environmental science and policy at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, will attend the first week of the COP26 UN global climate summit in Glasgow.

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Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Science and Technology Daniel Suman photographed on the Coral Gables Campus by TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

University scientist will contribute to the ‘last best hope’ for saving the planet

Daniel Suman, a professor of environmental science and policy at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, will attend the first week of the COP26 UN global climate summit in Glasgow.

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Science and Technology Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Science and Technology Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Science and Technology Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Science and Technology Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo

‘Interpreting the Past to Forecast the Future’

During the Rosenstiel School’s latest Climate Café, researchers addressed methods for studying former climate conditions and how those techniques can help paint a clearer picture of what the Earth will look like.

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Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo
Science and Technology Landscape of meadow field with the changing environment stock photo

‘Interpreting the Past to Forecast the Future’

During the Rosenstiel School’s latest Climate Café, researchers addressed methods for studying former climate conditions and how those techniques can help paint a clearer picture of what the Earth will look like.

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Science and Technology Guanica Bay
Science and Technology Guanica Bay
Science and Technology Guanica Bay
Science and Technology Guanica Bay

Contaminated site in Puerto Rico could get special status

Naresh Kumar, a professor of environmental health at the University of Miami, has documented dangerous levels of poisonous chemicals in Guánica Bay for the past seven years and has spearheaded outreach efforts to raise awareness about the problem and to have the EPA designate the area for management and cleanup.

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Guanica Bay
Guanica Bay
Guanica Bay
Science and Technology Guanica Bay

Contaminated site in Puerto Rico could get special status

Naresh Kumar, a professor of environmental health at the University of Miami, has documented dangerous levels of poisonous chemicals in Guánica Bay for the past seven years and has spearheaded outreach efforts to raise awareness about the problem and to have the EPA designate the area for management and cleanup.

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Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Science and Technology Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo

Facebook faces challenges in developing Instagram Kids

Regina Ahn, an assistant professor who studies media literacy and education, parental mediation, and social media, notes that creating a social media site specifically for children is a tough task.

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Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo
Science and Technology Sad girl reading a bullying post on social media stock photo

Facebook faces challenges in developing Instagram Kids

Regina Ahn, an assistant professor who studies media literacy and education, parental mediation, and social media, notes that creating a social media site specifically for children is a tough task.

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Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA
Science and Technology Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA

A mid-season review of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

’Canes on ’Canes, a group of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science students, gathered virtually to discuss the science of hurricanes and what to expect for the remaining 55 days left in the season.

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Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA
Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA
Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA
Science and Technology Hurricane Sam located over the far North Atlantic. Satellite image NOAA

A mid-season review of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

’Canes on ’Canes, a group of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science students, gathered virtually to discuss the science of hurricanes and what to expect for the remaining 55 days left in the season.

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A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Science and Technology A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Oil spill raises questions about coastal management, safety of rigs

The pipeline linked to the spill that fouled popular southern California beaches and killed wildlife has stopped leaking. But concerns about the reasons for the mishap and its ecological impacts could linger for years.

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A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Science and Technology A pelican takes off from the oil floats in the water surface in the Wetlands Talbert Marsh after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Oil spill raises questions about coastal management, safety of rigs

The pipeline linked to the spill that fouled popular southern California beaches and killed wildlife has stopped leaking. But concerns about the reasons for the mishap and its ecological impacts could linger for years.

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