Science and Technology
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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