Science and Technology
Students showcase innovative solutions at eMerge Startup Roadshow
University of Miami students are showcasing innovative technologies—from sustainable agriculture solutions to advanced prosthetics—at eMerge, connecting with investors and mentors to drive the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
Renewed wonder in the cloud forests of Ecuador
Recent expeditions reveal that unique plants presumed to be extinct are still hanging on in the forest patches of Centinela, Ecuador, lauded as a hotspot for biodiversity.
Aiming to shape a new tech revolution
Engineering professor Mingzhe Chen is working on several projects that could improve on our existing wireless networks. For this work, he was recently named as the Knight Foundation chair in data science and artificial intelligence.
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.
The new space race: Mining for minerals on asteroids
The temporary “mini moon” now orbiting Earth until late November is a reminder of just how fascinating our solar system can be. It’s also a sign of the tremendous potential for space mining.
Astrophysicist takes ‘supermassive’ leap in the study of black holes
Nico Cappelluti has been studying supermassive black holes for nearly two decades. NASA recently selected a project he is involved with for closer review, taking him one step closer to understanding the origins of these mysterious cosmic objects.
Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
University of Miami health geographer Imelda Moise led a study that found mosquito populations in Miami-Dade County increased dramatically after Hurricane Irma.
Evaluating the flow of information for high-impact weather events
For the past three years, undergraduate students in the Rosenstiel School have investigated how information on devastating landfalling hurricanes is created, shared, and used within a complete warning system.
Where art meets science
The H2O: Hopeful, Healthy Oceans program blends science and art to inspire and engage the next generation in protecting Florida’s endangered marine ecosystems.
Getting on-the-job experience abroad
Two students from the Innovation, Technology, and Design program participated in a pilot internship program in Barcelona this summer.
Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers
A pilot’s initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that decimated the Florida Keys marked the beginning of the era of today’s legendary hurricane hunters.
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