Science and Technology

University of Miami College of Engineering alumnus Gabe Elias, who once designed championship-winning Formula 1 race cars, is now part of a venture that promises to revolutionize battery design and power.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/changing-gears.html


How to ‘prompt like a pro’

A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/how-to-prompt-like-a-pro.html

How to ‘prompt like a pro’

A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/how-to-prompt-like-a-pro.html

How to ‘prompt like a pro’

A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/how-to-prompt-like-a-pro.html

How to ‘prompt like a pro’

A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/how-to-prompt-like-a-pro.html


Scientist studies AI as a ‘learning buddy’

Wanli Xing, a learning scientist at the University of Miami, explores the symbiotic nature of artificial intelligence in education—how AI helps students and how students help AI—in his quest to improve educational outcomes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/scientist-studies-ai-as-a-learning-buddy.html

Scientist studies AI as a ‘learning buddy’

Wanli Xing, a learning scientist at the University of Miami, explores the symbiotic nature of artificial intelligence in education—how AI helps students and how students help AI—in his quest to improve educational outcomes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/scientist-studies-ai-as-a-learning-buddy.html

Scientist studies AI as a ‘learning buddy’

Wanli Xing, a learning scientist at the University of Miami, explores the symbiotic nature of artificial intelligence in education—how AI helps students and how students help AI—in his quest to improve educational outcomes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/scientist-studies-ai-as-a-learning-buddy.html


Studying the mercury in microplastics

A University of Miami undergraduate’s recent research on beached microplastics not only detected high concentrations of elemental mercury in the small plastic fragments but also included a fingerprint analysis that revealed the source could be anthropogenic.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/studying-the-mercury-in-microplastics.html

Studying the mercury in microplastics

A University of Miami undergraduate’s recent research on beached microplastics not only detected high concentrations of elemental mercury in the small plastic fragments but also included a fingerprint analysis that revealed the source could be anthropogenic.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/studying-the-mercury-in-microplastics.html


Aiding coral reef restoration

Dive into the “coral gardens” where members of the University of Miami's Scuba Club and Rescue a Reef are harvesting and outplanting resilient corals, helping restore and protect South Florida coral reefs.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/aiding-coral-reef-restoration.html

Aiding coral reef restoration

Dive into the “coral gardens” where members of the University of Miami's Scuba Club and Rescue a Reef are harvesting and outplanting resilient corals, helping restore and protect South Florida coral reefs.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/aiding-coral-reef-restoration.html


Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference

Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/students-play-pivotal-roles-developing-apps-demoed-at-xr-conference.html

Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference

Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/students-play-pivotal-roles-developing-apps-demoed-at-xr-conference.html


XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology

With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/xr-conference-takes-a-deep-dive-into-immersive-technology.html


‘Sixth Extinction’ author Elizabeth Kolbert to speak at Rosenstiel School

During a fireside-style chat that is part of the Sea Secrets Lecture Series at the University of Miami, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former New York Times reporter will discuss her latest book as well as other environmental topics.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/sixth-extinction-author-elizabeth-kolbert-to-speak-at-rosenstiel-school.html


Unlocking the secrets of heat-resistant corals

During an expedition to the “Coral Triangle” in the Pacific Ocean, University of Miami researchers will investigate why and how corals in that region are able to withstand the effects of a warming ocean.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/unlocking-the-secrets-of-heat-resistant-corals.html



Monarchs on the move

A University of Miami biologist and a Princeton University researcher are among the first to utilize tiny sensors that allow scientists to track the migration of monarch butterflies.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/monarchs-on-the-move.html

Monarchs on the move

A University of Miami biologist and a Princeton University researcher are among the first to utilize tiny sensors that allow scientists to track the migration of monarch butterflies.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/monarchs-on-the-move.html


Want to create something? Join UMaker

The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/want-to-create-something-join-umaker.html

Want to create something? Join UMaker

The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/want-to-create-something-join-umaker.html



Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/12/students-bring-stories-to-life-through-telemundo-partnership.html

Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/12/students-bring-stories-to-life-through-telemundo-partnership.html


Rocket Canes soar to new heights

The student-run Rocket Canes club at the University of Miami allows engineering students the chance to design, build, and launch rockets—turning classroom concepts into real-world experience.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/rocket-canes-soar-to-new-heights.html

Rocket Canes soar to new heights

The student-run Rocket Canes club at the University of Miami allows engineering students the chance to design, build, and launch rockets—turning classroom concepts into real-world experience.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/rocket-canes-soar-to-new-heights.html



Are students too connected to disconnect?

Constant screen exposure is leaving students drained, distracted, and detached. University experts warn that too much time online can quietly damage focus and mood but say it is never too late to reset.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/are-students-too-connected-to-disconnect.html

Are students too connected to disconnect?

Constant screen exposure is leaving students drained, distracted, and detached. University experts warn that too much time online can quietly damage focus and mood but say it is never too late to reset.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/are-students-too-connected-to-disconnect.html


Harnessing the power of the sun to ‘change the world’

A University of Miami College of Engineering researcher is tackling one of fusion energy’s toughest challenges: finding metals that can withstand the extreme conditions inside future commercial fusion reactors.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-to-change-the-world.html

Harnessing the power of the sun to ‘change the world’

A University of Miami College of Engineering researcher is tackling one of fusion energy’s toughest challenges: finding metals that can withstand the extreme conditions inside future commercial fusion reactors.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-to-change-the-world.html


Tackling coral health from a new angle

A team of University of Miami students devised a removable engineering solution that could protect coral reefs from harmful ultraviolet rays in the hottest months of the year.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/tackling-coral-health-from-a-new-angle.html

Tackling coral health from a new angle

A team of University of Miami students devised a removable engineering solution that could protect coral reefs from harmful ultraviolet rays in the hottest months of the year.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/11/tackling-coral-health-from-a-new-angle.html


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